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Cause AnimalsState Illinois557 funders

Foundations that fund animals in Illinois

557 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $37.1 million to animals organizations in 1,692 grants. The median grant was $2,000, and 126 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to animals

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is animals.

  1. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 20 grants Preselected only $2,805,721 to animals
  2. Peter & Paula Fasseas FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $2,729,280 to animals
  3. Wayne and Nan Kocourek FoundationBuffalo Grove, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,552,600 to animals
  4. Mansueto FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,025,000 to animals
  5. The Alsam FoundationPo Box Chica, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to animals
  6. Bramsen Charitable Foundation dated November 30 2018Barrington, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to animals
  7. The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation DatedChicago, IL · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $1,730,000 to animals
  8. Scanlan Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,250,000 to animals
  9. The Forsythe Family FoundationNorthfield, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to animals
  10. Caerus Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $780,000 to animals
  11. The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare LtdBuffalo Grove, IL · tax year 2024 19 grants Preselected only $771,900 to animals
  12. Bobolink FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $650,000 to animals
  13. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $458,000 to animals
  14. Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation XXXXX3008Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $445,000 to animals
  15. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $413,500 to animals
  16. Robert Galvin FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $375,000 to animals
  17. Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $375,000 to animals
  18. Hamill Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $352,494 to animals
  19. Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrevocable Charitable TrustSpringfield, IL · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $301,300 to animals
  20. Ivar & Ruth Anderson Anti-Cruelty TrustElgin, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to animals
  21. Lynne Cooper Harvey FoundationRiver Forest, IL · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $285,000 to animals
  22. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $252,900 to animals
  23. Aj & MD Ruggiero Memorial Trust XXXXX4003Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $251,000 to animals
  24. Sarah Decoizart Perpetual Charitable TRChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $250,000 to animals
  25. Willow Springs Charitable TrustMt Carroll, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to animals
  26. Schlinger Chrisman FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $217,000 to animals
  27. Ed Uihlein Family FoundationLake Forest, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $211,000 to animals
  28. Lu FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $210,000 to animals
  29. John R Halligan Charitable FundBannockburn, IL · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $207,000 to animals
  30. Donald Levin Family FoundationGlenview, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $205,000 to animals
  31. Dora Roberts Foundation - Fi XXXXX4008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to animals
  32. Patricia A Bresky Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to animals
  33. Elmore & Alyce Kraemer Char TRChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $199,809 to animals
  34. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $197,500 to animals
  35. Chauncey and Marion D McCormick Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $190,000 to animals
  36. Foglia Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $187,000 to animals
  37. The Regenstein FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $180,000 to animals
  38. Gene A Salmon Charitable Trust Co BuseyChampaign, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $171,029 to animals
  39. Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $170,800 to animals
  40. Coypu Foundation Trust XXXXX3002Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $160,211 to animals
  41. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $160,000 to animals
  42. Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern TrustPo Box Chica, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to animals
  43. James M Schoonmaker II FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $150,000 to animals
  44. Fredericka Meyer Charitable TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $148,000 to animals
  45. William Guitar Little Charitable FundChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $147,970 to animals
  46. Sachs Family FoundationLake Forest, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $146,500 to animals
  47. Young Future FoundationEvanston, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $142,987 to animals
  48. George F and Helen M Hirschmann Charitable FoundationRolling Meadows, IL · tax year 2025 19 grants Preselected only $141,500 to animals
  49. The Makray Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $130,000 to animals
  50. Virginia Lee Cook FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to animals

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $458,000 to animals
  2. Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation XXXXX3008Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $445,000 to animals
  3. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $413,500 to animals
  4. Sarah Decoizart Perpetual Charitable TRChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $250,000 to animals
  5. Dora Roberts Foundation - Fi XXXXX4008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to animals
  6. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $197,500 to animals
  7. Chauncey and Marion D McCormick Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $190,000 to animals
  8. Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $170,800 to animals
  9. Coypu Foundation Trust XXXXX3002Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $160,211 to animals
  10. Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern TrustPo Box Chica, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to animals
  11. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $118,500 to animals
  12. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 104 grants Accepts applications $112,500 to animals
  13. The Adtalem Global Education FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to animals
  14. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $92,500 to animals
  15. John B Templeton Trust FoundationOak Brook, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $89,072 to animals
  16. Esper A Petersen FoundationGrayslake, IL · tax year 2025 11 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to animals
  17. Agape FoundationBurr Ridge, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to animals
  18. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $68,500 to animals
  19. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $62,800 to animals
  20. The Christopher Family FoundationWestmont, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to animals
  21. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  22. Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston TrustPontiac, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  23. Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to animals
  24. The Howard S Dubin Family FoundationEvanston, IL · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $44,100 to animals
  25. Sam and Victoria Reed Family FoundationHinsdale, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $42,000 to animals