Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund youth sports leagues in Illinois

71 foundations have made 831 grants to youth sports leagues in Illinois, with a median grant of $5,000. At least 33 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

71

Funders

831

Grants

$5,000

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. CPTC NFP — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $20,000, largest $214,350. That is 83% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. USA Hockey Inc — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $58,009, largest $556,600. That is 53% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Midway USA Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $8,823, largest $230,561. That is 19% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Smysor Elizabeth Charitable — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,000. That is 10% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  8. Jason Clearwater Fund NFP — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,138, largest $9,000. That is 10% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. 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 unsolicited applications.

  10. 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.

The 10 funders most focused on youth sports leagues in Illinois, out of 71 on record.

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