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Cause Community developmentState Illinois416 funders

Foundations that fund community development in Illinois

416 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $63.6 million to community development organizations in 947 grants. The median grant was $20,000, and 142 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 2023 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 community development

Top 50

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

  1. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 53 grants Preselected only $12,003,000 to community development
  2. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 30 grants Accepts applications $4,569,500 to community development
  3. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 60 grants Accepts applications $4,004,543 to community development
  4. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 24 grants Preselected only $3,996,891 to community development
  5. Earl & Brenda Shapiro FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to community development
  6. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $1,826,800 to community development
  7. John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation D/B/A Schreiber PhilanthropyLake Forest, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,675,000 to community development
  8. Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $1,420,875 to community development
  9. Rowan FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,320,000 to community development
  10. Knight Impact PartnersLake Forest, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,200,000 to community development
  11. Amicus FoundationBrookfield, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,200,000 to community development
  12. AbbVie FoundationNorth Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $1,150,000 to community development
  13. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $990,500 to community development
  14. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $971,127 to community development
  15. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $923,250 to community development
  16. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $903,300 to community development
  17. Sue Ling Gin Foundation TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $855,000 to community development
  18. Chicago CRED IncChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $723,936 to community development
  19. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $716,000 to community development
  20. Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $686,000 to community development
  21. Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $650,000 to community development
  22. Gilmore FoundationPeoria, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $640,000 to community development
  23. 1 17 FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $600,000 to community development
  24. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $551,000 to community development
  25. Dillon FoundationSterling, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $537,066 to community development
  26. Julian Grace FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $520,200 to community development
  27. Mansueto FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to community development
  28. The Pritzker Pucker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $490,000 to community development
  29. The Lumpkin Family FoundationMattoon, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $479,333 to community development
  30. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $455,400 to community development
  31. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $419,506 to community development
  32. The Berens FoundationGlenview, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $400,000 to community development
  33. Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $383,333 to community development
  34. Retirement Research Foundation DBA RRF Foundation for AgingChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $382,800 to community development
  35. Reva and David Logan FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $353,035 to community development
  36. The Christopher Family FoundationWestmont, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $327,200 to community development
  37. Richard and Eve Biller Family FoundationFrankfort, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $304,089 to community development
  38. Illinois Children's Healthcare FoundationOak Brook, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $300,000 to community development
  39. Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust XXXXX1008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $297,500 to community development
  40. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $294,100 to community development
  41. Square One FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $270,000 to community development
  42. Frank E Payne and Seba B Payne FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $267,500 to community development
  43. Eleven Eleven FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $255,000 to community development
  44. First Mid Bancshares Inc First Mid Wealth ManagementMattoon, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to community development
  45. Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to community development
  46. Wieboldt FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $210,000 to community development
  47. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to community development
  48. Trott Family Philanthropies IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to community development
  49. PEAK6 FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to community development
  50. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $195,000 to community development

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 30 grants Accepts applications $4,569,500 to community development
  2. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 60 grants Accepts applications $4,004,543 to community development
  3. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $1,826,800 to community development
  4. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $990,500 to community development
  5. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $971,127 to community development
  6. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 24 grants Accepts applications $923,250 to community development
  7. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $903,300 to community development
  8. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $716,000 to community development
  9. Gilmore FoundationPeoria, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $640,000 to community development
  10. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $551,000 to community development
  11. Dillon FoundationSterling, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $537,066 to community development
  12. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $455,400 to community development
  13. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $419,506 to community development
  14. Retirement Research Foundation DBA RRF Foundation for AgingChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $382,800 to community development
  15. The Christopher Family FoundationWestmont, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $327,200 to community development
  16. Illinois Children's Healthcare FoundationOak Brook, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $300,000 to community development
  17. Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust XXXXX1008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $297,500 to community development
  18. First Mid Bancshares Inc First Mid Wealth ManagementMattoon, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to community development
  19. Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to community development
  20. Wieboldt FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $210,000 to community development
  21. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to community development
  22. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $195,000 to community development
  23. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $185,000 to community development
  24. Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2023 2 grants Accepts applications $162,500 to community development
  25. Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (aka) VNA FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $140,000 to community development