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.
Walsmith Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $1.0M in assets
Kenneth C Townson Fund
Chicago, IL $1.0M in assets
John And Alice Lloyd Foundation
Northbrook, IL $1.0M in assets
William Laux Jr Memorial Trust
Chicago, IL $1.0M in assets
The Claire Langstadt Gehin Trust
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $1.0M in assets
Randolph Lewisohn Fund 0890760
Chicago, IL $1.0M in assets
Lucille M Wells Scholarship Fund
Chicago, ILEducation $1.0M in assets
Derry Foundation
Machesney Pk, ILEducation $1.0M in assets
James B Tafel Foundation
Cary, IL $1.0M in assets
Joia Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $1.0M in assets
Reibly Charitable Foundation
Chicago, IL $1.0M in assets
Stillwell Foundation
Quincy, IL $1.0M in assets
Robert Layton Jr Tr Uw Fbo Ne Louisiana Univ Dept Of Agriculture
Chicago, IL $1.0M in assets
Betty Purnell Charitable Tr
Maryville, ILHuman Services $1.0M in assets
The Anne And Howard Gottlieb Family Foundation
Frankfort, IL $1.0M in assets
Young Womens Christian Association Of Lake Forest
Lake Bluff, ILReligion-Related $1.0M in assets
William Bartlett Trust 2835165111
Chicago, IL $1.0M in assets
David & Lauren Gorter Foundation
Lake Bluff, IL $1.0M in assets
Silvernail Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $1.0M in assets
Blanche B Sheets Tr
Chicago, IL $1.0M in assets
Kickapoo Mud Creek Nature Conservancy
Oregon, ILEnvironment $1.0M in assets
Randy And Michele Mehrberg Schara Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $1.0M in assets
Ann And Robert H Lurie Foundation
Chicago, IL $1.0M in assets
Testicular Cancer Resource Center
Riverwoods, ILHealth — Disease & Disorders $1.0M in assets
Rauch Family Foundation Ii Inc
Rock Island, IL $1.0M in assets
Canfora Family Foundation Inc
Burr Ridge, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $1.0M in assets
Nancy A Lauter And Alfred L Mcdougal Charitable Fund
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $1.0M in assets
Saladi Family Foundation
Glencoe, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $1.0M in assets
Deborah M Cooley Charitable Trust
Chicago, IL $1000K in assets
Hennessey Foundation
Evanston, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $999K in assets
Flanagan Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $999K in assets
Unv Of No Dakota Tr Uw For P60248005
Chicago, IL $999K in assets
Paul B Ellis Charitable Trust 3333
Bloomington, IL $998K in assets
Margaret Sage Unitrust
Chicago, IL $998K in assets
Glen D Vandenbelt Tr No Ii
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $996K in assets
Kowalski Sausage Company Inc Charitable Trust 4-4550
Chicago, IL $995K in assets
Sam & Sara Mermelstein Family Foundation
Niles, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $995K in assets
George H Marguerite C Luthe Education Trust
Olney, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $994K in assets
The Donald Mcneeley Foundation
Downers Grove, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $994K in assets
John & Anne Lichner Foundation
Palatine, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $994K in assets
Riemer Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $992K in assets
Arthur C And Nanette R Avery Charitable Trust 2886225210
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $992K in assets
Funke Alice Jean Trust Dated 1-31-64
Chicago, IL $992K in assets
Bear Manor Foundation
Oak Brook, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $991K in assets
Aleta Brown Trust Fbo Kent County Humane Society
Chicago, ILAnimal-Related $991K in assets
John B Clifford Charitable Trust
Chicago, IL $989K in assets
Robert H & Elizabeth M Bolton Endowment Trust
Chicago, IL $989K in assets
Susan Vondrak-Mark Tark Foundation
Mundelein, IL $988K in assets
Taylor Family Charitable Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $986K in assets
Aberdeen Charitable Foundation
Rockford, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $986K in assets
Anna Hughes Trust Fbo Methodist Hospital
Chicago, IL $985K in assets
Sagalyn Family Fund
Chicago, IL $985K in assets
Colette Louis Tisdahi Foundation
Chicago, ILHuman Services $985K in assets
Floyd H Abramson Charitable Foundation Inc
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $984K in assets
Chapin Foundation Of Wisconsin
Chicago, IL $984K in assets
E J & Ruby Wheeler Cleveland Charitable Trust 1 8336586800
Chicago, IL $983K in assets
Leahy Family Foundation
Wilmette, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $982K in assets
Madalynne F Laux Memorial Trust
Chicago, IL $982K in assets
George Gittelson Residuary Trust A U/W Nect
Chicago, IL $982K in assets
Brian Littleton Foundation
Chicago, ILEducation $981K in assets
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