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Grants for nonprofits in Illinois

12,898 private foundations reported grants to organizations in Illinois on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2023 or later; 3,247 of them are based there.

Give in IL12,898
Based in IL3,247
Describe how to apply2,895
Typical grant$5,000
Grant records74,104

Funders that describe how to apply

They filed application instructions on their latest return. Confirm current guidelines before applying.

  • Polk Bros Foundation Inc

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6108293 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $19.3M Organizations funded 568 Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
    Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesHealth

  • Arie and Ida Crown Memorial

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6076088 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $115.2M Organizations funded 897 Typical grant $55,000 Describes how to apply
    EducationHuman ServicesArts & CultureHealth

  • Circle of Service Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4185939 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $37M Organizations funded 637 Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
    EducationHealthHuman ServicesArts & Culture

  • Lloyd a Fry Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6108775 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $9.3M Organizations funded 394 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
    Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesHealth

  • Field Foundation of Illinois Inc

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6059408 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $10.8M Organizations funded 298 Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
    Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesChildren & Youth

  • The Allstate Foundation

    Northbrook, IL · EIN 36-6116535 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $38M Organizations funded 2,010 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
    Human ServicesEducationChildren & YouthAnimal Welfare

  • Dr Scholl Foundation

    Northbrook, IL · EIN 36-6068724 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $8.9M Organizations funded 410 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
    EducationChildren & YouthHealthHuman Services

  • Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6108460 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $7.1M Organizations funded 355 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
    Arts & CultureEnvironmentEducationCommunity Development

Most active funders

  • Amazonsmile Foundation

    Seattle, WA · EIN 46-2626883 · latest return: tax year 2023
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $72.9M Organizations funded 363,675 Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
    EducationHuman ServicesArts & CultureFaith-Based

  • Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

    New York, NY · EIN 23-7049738 · latest return: tax year 2025
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $193M Organizations funded 11,076 Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
    EducationHuman ServicesAnimal WelfareArts & Culture

  • Polk Bros Foundation Inc

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6108293 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $19.3M Organizations funded 568 Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
    Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesHealth

  • Arie and Ida Crown Memorial

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6076088 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $115.2M Organizations funded 897 Typical grant $55,000 Describes how to apply
    EducationHuman ServicesArts & CultureHealth

  • Circle of Service Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4185939 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $37M Organizations funded 637 Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
    EducationHealthHuman ServicesArts & Culture

  • Edward Jones Foundation

    St Louis, MO · EIN 92-1435643 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $20.3M Organizations funded 6,618 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
    Human ServicesHealthEducationAnimal Welfare

  • The Pfizer Foundation Inc

    New York, NY · EIN 13-6083839 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $23.2M Organizations funded 9,306 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
    EducationHuman ServicesAnimal WelfareHealth

  • Arthur J Gallagher Foundation

    Rolling Meadows, IL · EIN 36-6082304 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $1.6M Organizations funded 2,692 Typical grant $250 Preselected recipients only
    EducationHuman ServicesHealthAnimal Welfare

  • Lloyd a Fry Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6108775 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $9.3M Organizations funded 394 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
    Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesHealth

  • Field Foundation of Illinois Inc

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6059408 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $10.8M Organizations funded 298 Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
    Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesChildren & Youth

  • John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 23-7093598 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $356.1M Organizations funded 969 Typical grant $200,000 Preselected recipients only
    Arts & CultureEducationEnvironmentCommunity Development

  • The Allstate Foundation

    Northbrook, IL · EIN 36-6116535 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $38M Organizations funded 2,010 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
    Human ServicesEducationChildren & YouthAnimal Welfare

  • Baird Foundation Inc

    Milwaukee, WI · EIN 39-6107937 · latest return: tax year 2025
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $7M Organizations funded 3,862 Typical grant $500 Preselected recipients only
    Human ServicesHealthEducationFaith-Based

  • Dr Scholl Foundation

    Northbrook, IL · EIN 36-6068724 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $8.9M Organizations funded 410 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
    EducationChildren & YouthHealthHuman Services

  • Baxter International Foundation

    Deerfield, IL · EIN 36-3159396 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $13.7M Organizations funded 1,300 Typical grant $212 Preselected recipients only
    HealthEducationAnimal WelfareHuman Services

  • Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6108460 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $7.1M Organizations funded 355 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
    Arts & CultureEnvironmentEducationCommunity Development

  • The Joyce Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6079185 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $52.2M Organizations funded 470 Typical grant $80,000 Describes how to apply
    EducationArts & CultureEnvironmentCommunity Development

  • The Irving Harris Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6055115 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $22.1M Organizations funded 337 Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
    Arts & CultureHuman ServicesChildren & YouthEducation

  • Reva and David Logan Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6139439 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $12.6M Organizations funded 215 Typical grant $42,834 Preselected recipients only
    Arts & CultureEducationHousingHuman Services

  • The Coleman Foundation Inc

    Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3025967 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $9.1M Organizations funded 185 Typical grant $50,000 Describes how to apply
    Disability ServicesHealthHuman ServicesEducation

  • Builders Vision Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 82-1503941 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $96.6M Organizations funded 390 Typical grant $150,000 Preselected recipients only
    EnvironmentEducationArts & CultureCommunity Development

  • George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities

    Arlington Heights, IL · EIN 36-3689650 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $4M Organizations funded 150 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
    Human ServicesHousingHealthHomelessness

  • The Brandsma Family Foundation

    Wilmington, DE · EIN 36-4137431 · latest return: tax year 2025
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $584K Organizations funded 289 Typical grant $500 Preselected recipients only
    EducationChildren & YouthHealthFaith-Based

  • First Bank of Highland Park Foundation

    Highland Park, IL · EIN 36-3310459 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Historical Funder
    Grants paid $452K Organizations funded 144 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
    Human ServicesEducationChildren & YouthArts & Culture

  • Pritzker Family Foundation

    Chicago, IL · EIN 30-0039820 · latest return: tax year 2024
    Invitation Only
    Grants paid $54.4M Organizations funded 288 Typical grant $75,000 Preselected recipients only
    EducationChildren & YouthHealthHuman Services

See all funders in or giving in Illinois →

What foundations fund in Illinois

  • Education143,728
  • Human Services76,281
  • Arts & Culture65,780
  • Health54,997
  • Faith-Based43,640
  • Children & Youth40,245
  • Animal Welfare33,575
  • Environment26,032

How to use this list

A foundation appears here because its own tax return shows grants to organizations in Illinois. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization. Open a profile to see the actual grants and any application instructions.

Many private foundations give only to organizations they already know. Those are marked Invitation Only. A Historical Funder made grants in the past, which does not mean it is accepting proposals now.

Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.