Illinois
Foundations & grantmakers in Illinois
6,518 private foundations based in Illinois, sorted by size. Local funders frequently prioritize organizations in their own communities — a strong place for Illinois nonprofits to start.
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $5.0M in assets
John D & Minnie R Schneider Charitable Trust
Libertyville, IL $5.0M in assets
John L Berberich Charitable Trust
Pontiac, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $5.0M in assets
Dorothy And Lillian Gish Prize Tr
Chicago, IL $5.0M in assets
J2 Family Foundation
Quincy, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $5.0M in assets
Dream Makerz Foundation
Buffalo Grove, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $5.0M in assets
J Edward Mahoney Foundation
Homer Glen, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $5.0M in assets
The@Charles Mitchell Scholarship Trust
Chicago, ILEducation $4.9M in assets
Louis & Rose Klosk Fund Uw L Klost T-7002
Chicago, IL $4.9M in assets
Helen Houston Owen Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
The John D & Barbara C Cooney Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Blanche T Enders Charitable T-5618 Tr
Chicago, IL $4.9M in assets
Sarah H Woodruff Foundation
Chicago, IL $4.9M in assets
George Reed Mcneill Animal Welfare Fund
Palos Heights, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Demetra And Eric Vassilatos Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc
Edwardsville, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation
Taylorville, IL $4.9M in assets
Rogue Willow Foundation
Northbrook, ILEducation $4.9M in assets
William Ingersoll Trust A
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Oberlin Charitable Trust
Mattoon, ILEducation $4.9M in assets
Theo Sophia Charity
Bloomington, IL $4.9M in assets
Screen Door Philanthropies
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation
Chicago, IL $4.9M in assets
Drw Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Hal And John Smith Fam Foundation Inc
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Ed And Mary Schreck Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.9M in assets
Ruttenberg Kagan Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Louis E Caster Tr Uw Fbo Rockford Memorial Hospital 2652022710
Chicago, IL $4.8M in assets
Hattie Hannah Keeney Trust 2620072100
Chicago, IL $4.8M in assets
Clark Charitable Foundation P60292003
Chicago, IL $4.8M in assets
Sb Wolf Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Catalyst Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Hynd Blind Fund Of The James Hynd Trust
Chicago, IL $4.8M in assets
Pasha Foundation
Aurora, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Helen S Barnes Trust For Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Charles & Marie Von Weise Charitable Trust
Chicago, IL $4.8M in assets
Sam And Victoria Reed Family Foundation
Hinsdale, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Mako Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation
Burr Ridge, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Palmer And Jane D Davenport Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Web Maddox Trust
Chicago, IL $4.8M in assets
Ivar And Ruth Anderson Anti Cruelty Trust
Elgin, ILAnimal-Related $4.8M in assets
Joseph F Fleming Charitable Trust
Bloomington, IL $4.8M in assets
Msbd Foundation
Northbrook, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Constans-Culver Foundation
Chicago, IL $4.8M in assets
Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust
Normal, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.8M in assets
Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation
Jacksonville, IL $4.7M in assets
Oberhelman Family Foundation
Edwards, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.7M in assets
Bednyak Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.7M in assets
Martha D & Herbert F Schingoethe Endowment Trust
Aurora, IL $4.7M in assets
Terry And Barbara England Foundation
Urbana, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.7M in assets
Wait Family Foundation
Reynolds, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.7M in assets
Wilson Memorial Hospital Res Tr
Chicago, IL $4.7M in assets
Evans Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.7M in assets
Tiny Tiger Foundation
Chicago, IL $4.7M in assets
Le Willson Charitable Tr B
Quincy, IL $4.7M in assets
Arthur G Jaros Sr And Dawn L Jaros Charitable Tr
Oak Brook, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.7M in assets
Hieronymus Mueller Family Foundation
Decatur, ILArts, Culture & Humanities $4.7M in assets
Glerum Family Foundation
Winnetka, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $4.7M in assets
Nancy D Carmichael Trust
Chicago, IL $4.7M in assets
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