Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund youth sports leagues in Illinois

67 foundations have made 805 grants to youth sports leagues in Illinois, with a median grant of $3,750. At least 32 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

67

Funders

805

Grants

$3,750

Median grant

1755

Organizations in category

  1. Usta Foundation Incorporated — 13 grants to 3 organizations, median $36,500, largest $238,515. That is 72% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. USA Swimming Foundation Inc — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $5,925, largest $1,521,000. That is 41% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $285,000. That is 24% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Carrie L Winter Trust Under Will — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $3,000, largest $10,500. That is 7% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

  5. The Covia Foundation — 6 grants to 5 organizations, median $750, largest $11,700. That is 5% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. The Allstate Foundation — 15 grants to 12 organizations, median $1,000, largest $50,000. That is 2% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

  7. Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation — 6 grants to 6 organizations, median $2,500, largest $100,000. That is 3% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  8. Chicago Cubs Charities — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,500, largest $125,000. That is 3% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $50,000. That is 4% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due in January.

  10. The Chicago Community Trust — 21 grants to 10 organizations, median $25,000, largest $10,000,000. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on youth sports leagues in Illinois, out of 67 on record.

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