Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Illinois

Foundation funding in Illinois across 15 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

Performing arts organizations — 412 funders, median grant $10,000
Museums and historical organizations — 391 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 371 funders, median grant $9,250
Food banks and food programs — 344 funders, median grant $8,438
International relief and development organizations — 331 funders, median grant $12,500
Youth development programs — 306 funders, median grant $13,700
Community development organizations — 300 funders, median grant $30,000
Disability services organizations — 300 funders, median grant $16,812
Arts and culture organizations — 257 funders, median grant $17,000
Family services organizations — 240 funders, median grant $15,000
Affordable housing organizations — 233 funders, median grant $12,500
Animal shelters and rescues — 213 funders, median grant $4,000
Children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations — 192 funders, median grant $15,000
Senior services organizations — 180 funders, median grant $15,000
Youth sports leagues — 71 funders, median grant $5,000

Funders active across several causes

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA — among the top funders for 3 of these 15 causes: youth development programs; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations; youth sports leagues.
Village Treasure House — among the top funders for 2 of these 15 causes: family services organizations; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations.
Omni Youth Services Incorporated — among the top funders for 2 of these 15 causes: family services organizations; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations.
Invest for Kids Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 15 causes: K-12 schools; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations.
Verdandi Lodge NO3 Independent Order of Svithiod — among the top funders for 2 of these 15 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Christopher Reeve Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 15 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations.
The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 15 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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