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• The Rich Foundation

  Sugar Grove, IL · EIN 36-4348318 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $642K Organizations funded 52 Typical grant $3,500 Preselected recipients only
  Children & YouthEducationArts & CultureHealth

• The Ruttenbergkagan Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4264024 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $327K Organizations funded 74 Typical grant $2,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationArts & CultureHuman ServicesHealth

• Hcd Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3669822 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $693K Organizations funded 144 Typical grant $2,250 Preselected recipients only
  EnvironmentHealthEducationFood Assistance

• Sargent Family Foundation

  Winnetka, IL · EIN 35-7011349 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.5M Organizations funded 61 Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesEnvironment

• Sacks Family Foundation

  Highland Park, IL · EIN 36-4053778 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $7M Organizations funded 53 Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesChildren & Youth

• Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust

  Oak Park, IL · EIN 59-7229565 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $1.7M in 2024
  Organizations funded 45 Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesFood AssistanceDisability ServicesHealth

• Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation

  Deerfield, IL · EIN 36-3774078 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $822K in 2025
  Organizations funded 79 Typical grant $4,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesEducationAnimal WelfareArts & Culture

• Sage Foundation

  Brighton, MI · EIN 38-6041518 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $1.6M in 2025
  Organizations funded 68 Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationArts & CultureFaith-BasedHuman Services

• Walter S Mander Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3961599 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $538K Organizations funded 58 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationCommunity DevelopmentArts & CultureEnvironment

• Cushing Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 46-1636778 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $8.1M Organizations funded 56 Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesHealthEnvironmentFood Assistance

• John Ullrich Foundation Trust First Natl Bnk of Decatur-Ttee

  Decatur, IL · EIN 37-6279232 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.3M Organizations funded 40 Typical grant $21,450 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesEducationHealthArts & Culture

• The Alton Foundation

  Wood River, IL · EIN 37-6045370 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $424K in 2025
  Organizations funded 40 Typical grant $6,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesChildren & YouthEducationAnimal Welfare

• Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation

  Glenview, IL · EIN 36-6065830 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.8M Organizations funded 165 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesFaith-BasedHealthDisability Services

• Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6857384 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $396K Organizations funded 58 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationArts & CultureFood AssistanceHuman Services

• Doris & Victor Day Foundation Inc

  Rock Island, IL · EIN 36-6131596 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $810K in 2025
  Organizations funded 57 Typical grant $3,500 Describes how to apply
  EducationFood AssistanceArts & CultureChildren & Youth

• Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6033583 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $1.3M in 2024
  Organizations funded 69 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationFaith-BasedHealthHuman Services

• Donald E Fike Family Foundation

  Galesburg, IL · EIN 45-2548424 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $978K Organizations funded 54 Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHealthAnimal WelfareDisability Services

• Best Walter & Edith Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6857916 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $308K in 2024
  Organizations funded 39 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesHealthArts & CultureChildren & Youth

• The Leonard and Joan Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 26-1367670 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $278K Organizations funded 63 Typical grant $2,575 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureHealthEnvironmentEducation

• AbbVie Foundation

  North Chicago, IL · EIN 46-0827839 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $47.1M Organizations funded 65 Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
  HealthEducationHuman ServicesChildren & Youth