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Cause Civil rightsState Illinois373 funders

Foundations that fund civil rights in Illinois

373 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $47.6 million to civil rights organizations in 821 grants. The median grant was $6,000, and 95 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 civil rights

Top 50

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

  1. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 49 grants Preselected only $18,105,000 to civil rights
  2. People's Support Foundation LimitedChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $5,370,000 to civil rights
  3. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 21 grants Accepts applications $2,879,987 to civil rights
  4. Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $1,474,000 to civil rights
  5. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $1,111,600 to civil rights
  6. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 26 grants Accepts applications $1,108,500 to civil rights
  7. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 21 grants Preselected only $878,000 to civil rights
  8. Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $757,500 to civil rights
  9. Julian Grace FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $667,000 to civil rights
  10. Retirement Research Foundation DBA RRF Foundation for AgingChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $525,000 to civil rights
  11. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $510,000 to civil rights
  12. Donald M Ephraim Family FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $500,250 to civil rights
  13. Alphawood FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $500,000 to civil rights
  14. Sacks Family FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $450,000 to civil rights
  15. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $430,000 to civil rights
  16. Chicago Beyond IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $425,000 to civil rights
  17. Square One FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $417,500 to civil rights
  18. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $353,850 to civil rights
  19. Frank E Payne and Seba B Payne FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $350,000 to civil rights
  20. The Opportunity FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to civil rights
  21. Francis Beidler FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $289,000 to civil rights
  22. Reva and David Logan FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $285,000 to civil rights
  23. The Smart Family FundLisle, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $285,000 to civil rights
  24. Tawani Charitable Distribution FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $280,000 to civil rights
  25. Chern Family FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,899 to civil rights
  26. Willow Springs Charitable TrustMt Carroll, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to civil rights
  27. The Bluhm Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to civil rights
  28. Lavin Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to civil rights
  29. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $222,500 to civil rights
  30. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $216,520 to civil rights
  31. Zell Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to civil rights
  32. Melva Bucksbaum Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to civil rights
  33. Lohengrin Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $160,000 to civil rights
  34. Booth Ferris Foundation XXXXX4008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to civil rights
  35. Scott Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to civil rights
  36. The Alan C Greenberg Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to civil rights
  37. Abe and Ida Cooper FoundationGlencoe, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to civil rights
  38. The Harold C Smith Foundation to Promote ChristianityWheaton, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to civil rights
  39. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $146,913 to civil rights
  40. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $136,850 to civil rights
  41. Integrity Media NFPChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $130,000 to civil rights
  42. Jarvis FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to civil rights
  43. Leslie J Raffel FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $110,412 to civil rights
  44. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to civil rights
  45. The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to civil rights
  46. Ploughshares FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $104,000 to civil rights
  47. Oscar & Elsa Mayer Family FoundationArlington Heights, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $101,000 to civil rights
  48. Mansueto FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to civil rights
  49. Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (aka) VNA FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to civil rights
  50. The Field-Stephen FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to civil rights

Open to applications

25 foundations

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  1. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 21 grants Accepts applications $2,879,987 to civil rights
  2. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $1,111,600 to civil rights
  3. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 26 grants Accepts applications $1,108,500 to civil rights
  4. Retirement Research Foundation DBA RRF Foundation for AgingChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $525,000 to civil rights
  5. Alphawood FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $500,000 to civil rights
  6. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $430,000 to civil rights
  7. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $353,850 to civil rights
  8. Francis Beidler FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $289,000 to civil rights
  9. Lavin Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to civil rights
  10. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $222,500 to civil rights
  11. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $216,520 to civil rights
  12. Booth Ferris Foundation XXXXX4008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to civil rights
  13. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $146,913 to civil rights
  14. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $136,850 to civil rights
  15. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to civil rights
  16. The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to civil rights
  17. Ploughshares FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2025 15 grants Accepts applications $104,000 to civil rights
  18. Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (aka) VNA FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to civil rights
  19. Dora Roberts Foundation - Fi XXXXX4008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to civil rights
  20. The Albert Pick Jr FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to civil rights
  21. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $80,000 to civil rights
  22. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $69,500 to civil rights
  23. The Lehman-Stamm Family FundChicago, IL · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $54,000 to civil rights
  24. The Menemsha Family FundChicago, IL · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $53,000 to civil rights
  25. Robert D and Alma Moreton FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to civil rights