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Cause Human servicesState Illinois1,525 funders

Foundations that fund human services in Illinois

1,525 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $157.2 million to human services organizations in 5,048 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 371 of these foundations accept applications.

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 human services

Top 50

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

  1. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 78 grants Accepts applications $6,148,966 to human services
  2. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 30 grants Preselected only $5,696,500 to human services
  3. People's Support Foundation LimitedChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000,000 to human services
  4. Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 28 grants Preselected only $4,790,194 to human services
  5. Baxter International FoundationDeerfield, IL · tax year 2024 109 grants Preselected only $4,220,865 to human services
  6. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 261 grants Accepts applications $3,446,845 to human services
  7. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $3,410,000 to human services
  8. Grandy FoundationBuffalo Grove, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $3,005,000 to human services
  9. The Dover FoundationDowners Grove, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,819,580 to human services
  10. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 59 grants Accepts applications $2,670,300 to human services
  11. Dunard Fund USA LTDNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,600,000 to human services
  12. The Walsh FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $2,220,000 to human services
  13. St George CorporationBurr Ridge, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to human services
  14. Donald L Hutt Trust XXXXX2004Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,995,808 to human services
  15. Foglia Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $1,960,000 to human services
  16. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 21 grants Accepts applications $1,926,937 to human services
  17. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $1,876,250 to human services
  18. Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $1,742,500 to human services
  19. Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 30 grants Preselected only $1,680,000 to human services
  20. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 50 grants Accepts applications $1,625,759 to human services
  21. Scanlan Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,500,000 to human services
  22. The Buntrock Foundation for LeadershipOakbrook Terrace, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,500,000 to human services
  23. The Rawley Foundation XXXXX0008Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $1,455,000 to human services
  24. Julian Grace FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 17 grants Preselected only $1,441,000 to human services
  25. Klaff Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,310,998 to human services
  26. George F Moss Foundation Trust XXXXX7001Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,305,000 to human services
  27. Frechette Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $1,227,000 to human services
  28. John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation D/B/A Schreiber PhilanthropyLake Forest, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,175,000 to human services
  29. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 38 grants Preselected only $1,150,714 to human services
  30. Tull Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,100,000 to human services
  31. Frank Family FoundationDeerfield, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,025,000 to human services
  32. Minerd Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,010,000 to human services
  33. Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to human services
  34. Retirement Research Foundation DBA RRF Foundation for AgingChicago, IL · tax year 2024 32 grants Accepts applications $990,648 to human services
  35. The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $915,000 to human services
  36. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 35 grants Accepts applications $891,022 to human services
  37. Reva and David Logan FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $885,440 to human services
  38. Encourage IncEvanston, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $882,500 to human services
  39. Westlake Health FoundationOakbrook Terrace, IL · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $880,044 to human services
  40. Chicago Beyond IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $875,000 to human services
  41. Chicago CRED IncChicago, IL · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $858,000 to human services
  42. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $845,000 to human services
  43. Maryville Academy FoundationDes Plaines, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $842,831 to human services
  44. Booth Ferris Foundation XXXXX4008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $825,000 to human services
  45. Community Memorial FoundationHinsdale, IL · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $779,632 to human services
  46. Idp Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $740,000 to human services
  47. Jep J Dau TR XXXXX9002Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $731,178 to human services
  48. John and Gwen Smart FoundationLisle, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $730,000 to human services
  49. Caerus Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $729,000 to human services
  50. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $726,392 to human services

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 78 grants Accepts applications $6,148,966 to human services
  2. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 261 grants Accepts applications $3,446,845 to human services
  3. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 59 grants Accepts applications $2,670,300 to human services
  4. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 21 grants Accepts applications $1,926,937 to human services
  5. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $1,876,250 to human services
  6. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 50 grants Accepts applications $1,625,759 to human services
  7. Retirement Research Foundation DBA RRF Foundation for AgingChicago, IL · tax year 2024 32 grants Accepts applications $990,648 to human services
  8. The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $915,000 to human services
  9. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 35 grants Accepts applications $891,022 to human services
  10. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $845,000 to human services
  11. Booth Ferris Foundation XXXXX4008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $825,000 to human services
  12. Community Memorial FoundationHinsdale, IL · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $779,632 to human services
  13. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $726,392 to human services
  14. Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable TrustOak Park, IL · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $722,000 to human services
  15. Pattee Foundation IncMonmouth, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $670,000 to human services
  16. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $646,000 to human services
  17. Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (aka) VNA FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $632,000 to human services
  18. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 43 grants Accepts applications $515,000 to human services
  19. Dunham FoundationAurora, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $505,000 to human services
  20. Ralla Klepak Performing Arts FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to human services
  21. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $445,000 to human services
  22. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $440,500 to human services
  23. WP & HB White FoundationNorthfield, IL · tax year 2025 19 grants Accepts applications $427,000 to human services
  24. Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $400,000 to human services
  25. Alphawood FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $395,000 to human services