Faith-Based grants for nonprofits in Illinois

1,330 private foundations reported 3,027 faith-based grants to organizations in Illinois on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $128M in all. 586 of them are based in Illinois.

Foundations1,330

Grants on record3,027

Total granted$128M

Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund faith-based in Illinois

20 of the 1,330: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of faith-based grants to Illinois organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Faith-Based grants in IL 833 Total there $91K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, Elk Grove Village - General support$11,855
- The Salvation Army, Hoffman Estates - General support$3,043
- Relevant Radio Inc, Lincolnshire - General support$2,598
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Faith-Based grants in IL 46 Total there $71K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- Sri Jagannath Society of Greater Chicago, Aurora - Matching contribution (general operating support)$12,400
- Sri Jagannath Society of Greater Chicago, Naperville - Matching contribution (general operating support)$9,000
- Alif Foundation, Aurora - Matching contribution (general operating support)$4,000
Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $3.9B in 2025

Faith-Based grants in IL 27 Total there $55.7M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Interfaith America, Chicago - Interfaith leadership-higher ed proj$6,000,000
- Garrett-Evangelical Theological Sem, Evanston - Christian faith&life storytellg init$5,000,000
- Instituto de Formacion Fe Y Vida, Romeoville - Christian faith&life storytellg init$5,000,000
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial

Chicago, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $115.2M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 18 Total there $2.7M Typical grant $55,000 Describes how to apply
- Israel Education Resource, Northbrook - General operating;program$750,000
- Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, Northbrook - Program$377,453
- Svara, Chicago - General operating$325,000
Circle of Service Foundation

Chicago, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $37M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 14 Total there $406K Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
- Israel Education Resource, Northbrook - Jewish community$125,000
- Jewish Enrichment Center, Chicago - Jewish community$65,284
- Mishkan Chicago, Chicago - Jewish community$50,000
Walder Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2024

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Faith-Based grants in IL 10 Total there $1.3M Typical grant $75,000 Preselected recipients only
- Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School, Skokie - Hillel Torah Campus Expansion and Renovation$500,000
- Chicago Mezuzah and Mitzvah Campaign, Chicago - CMC Senior Center Garden$150,000
- Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago, Chicago - Shluchim Mentoring & Leadership, Leadership Development for Senior Staff, Every Student A Success$110,000
Edward Jones Foundation

St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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Faith-Based grants in IL 8 Total there $2,669 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Amigos En Cristo Inc, Springfield - Religion-Related, spiritual development$1,500
- Lutheran Public Radio Inc, Caseyville - Religion-Related, spiritual development$454
- Chinmaya Mission Chicago, Willowbrook - Religion-Related, spiritual development$250
Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation

Chicago, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

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Faith-Based grants in IL 6 Total there $280K Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
- Old St Patrick's Church, Chicago - Support catholic faith$60,000
- Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago - Support catholic faith$50,000
- Sacred Heart Church, Winnetka - Support catholic faith$25,000
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Faith-Based grants in IL 6 Total there $6,100 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- Islamic Foundation North Endowment Fund, Libertyville - Matching gifts$2,400
- Teachbeyond Inc, Downers Grove - Matching gifts$1,500
- Community Interfaith Food Pantry, Belleville - Matching gifts$1,200
John Templeton Foundation

West Conshohocken, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $134.4M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 5 Total there $4M Typical grant $215,979 Describes how to apply
- Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago - The cognitive neuroscience of religious cognition$1,894,638
- Interfaith America, Chicago - Faith in health professions: integrating interfaith competencies across programs$1,619,530
- Christianity Today International, Wheaton - The road to awe: a ct/biologos podcast$408,762
The Bolick Foundation

Conover, NC · latest return: tax year 2025

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Faith-Based grants in IL 5 Total there $385K Typical grant $50,111 Preselected recipients only
- The Evangelical Alliance Mission, Aurora - Global church planting$149,823
- Multiplication Network Ministries, Sauk Village - Church planting$99,711
- Josiah Venture, Wheaton - Discipling$59,827
The Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $38M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 5 Total there $3,500 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
- Devar Emet Messianic Jewish Outreach, Skokie - Employee helping hands$1,000
- Icon Ministries Inc, Chicago - Employee helping hands$1,000
- Chicagoland Prison Outreach, South Holland - Employee helping hands$500
M J Murdock Charitable Trust

Vancouver, WA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $116.6M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 4 Total there $501K Typical grant $87,000 Describes how to apply
- Christianity Today International, Carol Stream - Program expansion$240,000
- Canadian Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship Inc, Downers Grove - Vision and call internship program (phase 10 - grant cycle 1)$138,600
- Awana Clubs International, St Charles - New technology$100,000
Polk Bros Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $19.3M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 4 Total there $131K Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
- RefugeeOne, Chicago - Strong Families$65,000
- St Leonard's Ministries, Chicago - Strong Communities$50,000
- Ignatian Mission Center, Chicago - Matching$15,000
Reva and David Logan Foundation

Chicago, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

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Faith-Based grants in IL 4 Total there $121K Typical grant $42,834 Preselected recipients only
- St Leonard's Ministries, Chicago - Grace house transitional housing program for formerly incarcerated women$60,000
- Fraternite Notre Dame, Chicago - Winter wear, canopy tent$30,093
- Rising Sun Christian Center, Harvey - Fresh produce, winter wear$23,276
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation

Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $14.4M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 4 Total there $117K Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply
- Q Christian Fellowship, Chicago - To help with the cost of conference affinity groups.$37,000
- Church Within a Church Movement Inc, Chicago - Help with general operating expenses$30,000
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Villa Park - To help with the cost of developing "youth ministry from and for the margins," a 12-session training in a…$30,000
Koch Foundation Inc

Gainesville, FL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $6.5M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 4 Total there $55K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
- Catholic Theological Union, Chicago - To support scholarships for religious and lay women$20,000
- St Catherine of Siena-St Lucy Parish, Oak Park - To support the enhancement of religious curriculum$15,000
- Dominican University, River Forest - To support a leadership development and faith formation program$10,000
Texas Instruments Foundation

Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.6M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 4 Total there $4,228 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
- Josiah Venture NFP, Wheaton - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$2,400
- Sound Vision Foundation, Chicago - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,033
- Illinois Vipassana Association, Pecatonica - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$435
Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $287.7M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 3 Total there $1.4M Typical grant $76,000 Describes how to apply
- Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America, Chicago - To support the united states-latin america sisters exchange program, which provides educational opportunities…$900,000
- Interfaith America, Chicago - For general operating support$500,000
- Institute on Religious Life Inc, Libertyville - To strengthen vitality and sustain catholic sisters from congregations through theological instruction and…$50,000
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $625M in 2024

Faith-Based grants in IL 3 Total there $525K Typical grant $150,000 Describes how to apply
- Interfaith America, Chicago - For general operating support$250,000
- Christianity Today International, Carol Stream - For u.s. election reporting$200,000
- Christianity Today International, Carol Stream - For development of mobile application$75,000

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

Illinois organizations that received faith-based grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

Organization	Funders	Grants total
Interfaith America Chicago	6	$10,899,113
Christianity Today International Carol Stream	6	$5,949,222
Refugeeone Chicago	5	$409,983
St Leonards Ministries Chicago	4	$142,872
Svara Chicago	3	$355,016
Mishkan Chicago Chicago	3	$215,239
Faith in Place Chicago	3	$180,066
Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago Chicago	3	$155,629
Chicago Mezuzah and Mitzvah Campaign Chicago	3	$151,029
Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue Skokie	3	$102,764

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Illinois that we classify as faith-based, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.

Of these 1,330 foundations, 292 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation 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.