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.
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation
Northbrook, IL $46.1M in assets
Jep J Dau T W 18632
Chicago, IL $45.6M in assets
William Butterworth Foundation
Moline, ILHuman Services $45.5M in assets
Sheba Foundation
Highland Park, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $44.8M in assets
Absher Charitable Foundation Inc
Carmi, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $44.6M in assets
The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust 2620341200
Chicago, IL $44.2M in assets
J R Albert Foundation Inc
Naperville, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $44.1M in assets
Sequoia Farm Foundation
Decatur, ILScience & Technology $44.1M in assets
Robert And Jean Reid Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $44.1M in assets
Walter And Karla Goldschmidt Foundation
Glencoe, IL $44.0M in assets
Herrendorf Family Foundation Inc
Northbrook, ILEducation $43.5M in assets
Reva & David Logan Foundation
Chicago, IL $43.1M in assets
Mary D Clapham Charitable Tr
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $42.7M in assets
Donald S Walker Fund 1613260
Chicago, IL $42.6M in assets
Finnegan Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $42.3M in assets
Richard Lounsbery Foundation Inc
Chicago, IL $42.2M in assets
Minerd Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $42.0M in assets
Nkc Family Foundation
Geneva, IL $41.7M in assets
Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation
Libertyville, IL $41.7M in assets
De Sole Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $41.2M in assets
James P Banks Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $40.9M in assets
Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $40.7M in assets
Tracy Family Foundation
Mt Sterling, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $40.5M in assets
Woods Fund Of Chicago
Chicago, IL $40.3M in assets
Encourage Inc
Evanston, IL $40.1M in assets
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Mattoon, IL $39.9M in assets
George M Eisenberg Foundation For Charities
Arlington Hts, IL $39.8M in assets
T 7291 Howard Young Medical Center Trust
Chicago, ILHealth Care $39.8M in assets
Alvin H Baum Family Fund
Deerfield, IL $39.2M in assets
Martin And Patricia Jahn Foundation
Burr Ridge, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $39.2M in assets
Paul And Pearl Caslow Foundation
Glenview, IL $39.0M in assets
The Buchanan Family Foundation
Lake Forest, IL $38.9M in assets
Mcdougal Family Foundation
Chicago, IL $38.8M in assets
Rosalind P Walter Foundation
Chicago, IL $38.7M in assets
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $38.6M in assets
Sargent Family Foundation
Winnetka, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $38.5M in assets
Mccune Family Foundation
Chicago, ILEducation $38.3M in assets
Emily G Plumb Charitable Trust 02-40073
Chicago, ILMedical Research $38.1M in assets
Woodbury Foundation
Northbrook, IL $37.7M in assets
Eddema Foundation
Oak Park, IL $37.7M in assets
Sarah K Decoizart Perpetual Charitable Tr Art 10
Chicago, IL $37.5M in assets
Steele-Reese Foundation- 561
Chicago, IL $37.4M in assets
Eleanor Schwartz Charitable Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $37.4M in assets
G R White Trust
Chicago, IL $37.3M in assets
Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation
Des Plaines, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $37.3M in assets
Renate Hans And Maria Hofmann Trust
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $37.2M in assets
Pepper Family Foundation
Chicago, IL $37.0M in assets
Robert Allerton Trust Under Will Dated April 15 1964
Chicago, ILArts, Culture & Humanities $36.9M in assets
Wohlers Family Foundation
Po Box Chica, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $36.8M in assets
John And Gwen Smart Foundation
Lisle, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $36.7M in assets
Bacca Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $35.9M in assets
Buckeye Foundation
Frankfort, ILReligion-Related $35.8M in assets
Lost Pond Foundation
Hinsdale, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $35.6M in assets
Louise H Neuhoff Charitable Trust
Chicago, IL $35.4M in assets
W P & H B White Foundation
Northfield, IL $35.2M in assets
George M Pullman Educational Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $34.7M in assets
Kovler Family Foundation
Chicago, IL $34.6M in assets
Mark And Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $34.5M in assets
Gorter Family Foundation
Lake Bluff, IL $34.4M in assets
Farley Family Charitable Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $34.0M in assets
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