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.
Donald Learner Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $39K in assets
San Foundation For Laotian Children Ltd
Makanda, ILInternational & Foreign Affairs $39K in assets
Small Moves Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $39K in assets
Stacey Cooper Foundation
Columbia, ILHuman Services $39K in assets
Arthur And Sylvia Katz Foundation
Chicago, IL $39K in assets
Spiros D Sakas Tr Fbo Anavrytes Greece & Hellenic Cathedral
Chicago, IL $38K in assets
Shantinath Educational Foundation
Highland Park, ILEducation $38K in assets
Conduit Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $38K in assets
Ramp Builders Of The Illinois Valley
Princeton, ILHousing & Shelter $38K in assets
West Suburban Housing Development Corporation
Melrose Park, ILHousing & Shelter $38K in assets
William I Tyler Helen H Tyler Scholarship Tr Fd Uw Helen H Tyler
La Salle, IL $38K in assets
Arthur I Appleton Foundation
Highland Park, IL $38K in assets
Tisdale-Woods Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $38K in assets
Allsup Family Foundation
Belleville, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $37K in assets
Ralph & Consuelo Green Scholarship Trust
Canton, ILEducation $37K in assets
Second Blessing Foundation
Inverness, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $37K in assets
Wadhwa Foundation
Northbrook, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $37K in assets
Clement E Armstrong Charitable Foundation
Havana, ILEducation $37K in assets
Heyworth Organization Of Parents And Educators
Heyworth, ILEducation $37K in assets
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation
Geneseo, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $37K in assets
The Schneider Family Foundation
Champaign, ILPublic & Societal Benefit $36K in assets
Friends Of Nablus
Palos Hills, ILEducation $36K in assets
Breathing Tree Inc
Canton, ILReligion-Related $36K in assets
Mark Savoree Family Foundation Inc
Paris, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $36K in assets
Illini Central Post Prom
Mason City, ILEducation $36K in assets
Leo J Wahl Foundation
Sterling, IL $36K in assets
Downers Grove Express Basketball Org
Woodridge, ILRecreation & Sports $36K in assets
Hushmand Fatheazam Foundation
Lake Forest, ILReligion-Related $36K in assets
History On Wheels
Joliet, ILEducation $36K in assets
Global Peace & Love Foundation Ltd
Chicago, ILEducation $36K in assets
Atl Youth Sports
Plainfield, ILRecreation & Sports $35K in assets
Robert Kubon Foundation
Barrington, ILEducation $35K in assets
Midway Fellowship Club
Chicago, IL $35K in assets
Dfr Therapy Institute
Chicago, ILEducation $35K in assets
One Mind Inc
Aurora, ILArts, Culture & Humanities $35K in assets
Young Family Private Foundation
Barrington, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $35K in assets
Weil Foot And Ankle Institute Foundation
Mt Prospect, ILMedical Research $34K in assets
1st Midamerica Foundation
Bethalto, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $34K in assets
Closet Ministries
Anna, ILReligion-Related $34K in assets
Assyrian Athletic Club Of Illinois
Skokie, ILRecreation & Sports $34K in assets
Roth Brothers Charitable Tr
Chicago, IL $34K in assets
Goldberg Kohn Foundtion
Chicago, IL $34K in assets
Albert F George Foundation
Chicago, IL $34K in assets
William I Tyler Trust Uw Fbo Post 180 American Legion Granville Il
La Salle, IL $34K in assets
The Friedman Family Foundation
Chicago, IL $34K in assets
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Support Committee
Joliet, ILArts, Culture & Humanities $34K in assets
Bhanu Foundation
Chicago, ILInternational & Foreign Affairs $34K in assets
Hand-In-Hand Day Care & Pre-School Of The First Presbyterian Church
Tolono, ILEducation $34K in assets
Freedom Lodge Outdoors
Antioch, ILRecreation & Sports $33K in assets
Sarah Ryan Foundation
Homewood, ILHealth — Disease & Disorders $33K in assets
Richard J Massey Foundation For Arts And Sciences
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $33K in assets
Albert & Pamela Bendich Charitable Tr
Glenview, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $33K in assets
Weisner Family Charitable Foundation
Aurora, ILEducation $33K in assets
Rivers Of Grace Family Foundation
Morton, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $32K in assets
Ronnie Foundation Inc
Rolling Mdws, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $32K in assets
Cnpa Foundation
Chicago, ILArts, Culture & Humanities $32K in assets
Will Cook And Grundy Counties Fire Investigation Task Force
Orland Park, ILPublic & Societal Benefit $32K in assets
Schuler Fam Charitable Endowment Tr
Lake Bluff, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $32K in assets
Alexander S Pissios Family Foundation
Chicago, ILPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $32K in assets
Appelbaum Family Foundation
Highland Park, IL $32K in assets
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