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Cause Philanthropy and grantmakingState Illinois996 funders

Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Illinois

996 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $356.1 million to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 2,193 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 230 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 philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 65 grants Preselected only $49,105,897 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. John Deere FoundationMoline, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $36,237,034 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. The James Huntington FoundationWarrenville, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $21,357,353 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. The Serr Charitable Action TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $17,849,979 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Imc Chicago Charitable FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $17,811,036 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 23 grants Preselected only $16,736,750 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. AbbVie FoundationNorth Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $14,376,616 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. William Neal Reynolds Residuary Trust DTDChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $14,272,688 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 64 grants Accepts applications $14,259,559 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. Nayar Family FoundationLombard, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $12,043,728 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Klaff Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $9,904,183 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Abbott FundAbbott Park, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $7,975,870 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 16 grants Preselected only $3,735,183 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Chicago CRED IncChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $3,550,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 74 grants Accepts applications $3,418,431 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Conduit FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,358,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. Kaplan FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,302,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 23 grants Preselected only $3,208,206 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Brooks McCormick Jr Trust for Animal Rights Law and PolicyDowners Grove, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,090,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 32 grants Accepts applications $2,921,206 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Frank William Kushel Trust B - CCT 01-23501Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,896,738 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Rooted Alliance IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $2,783,039 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Northern Trust FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,714,333 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. New Frontiers FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,542,800 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Slootman Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  26. Martin Ozinga III Revocable TrustMokena, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,305,808 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  27. Gracias Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,050,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  28. Donald L Hutt Trust XXXXX2004Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,995,808 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  29. The Richard and Margaret Romano Charitable TrustEvanston, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,936,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  30. Dunard Fund USA LTDNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,850,400 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  31. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $1,705,406 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  32. JNT Foundation P28822008Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,455,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  33. Lavin Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,305,200 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  34. The Edward E Ford Foundation XXXXX2009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,300,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  35. Eddema FoundationOak Park, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,299,108 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  36. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $1,182,260 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  37. Tull Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,150,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  38. The Shadek Family Foundation XXXXX5001Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,120,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  39. Aon FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 16 grants Preselected only $1,051,137 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  40. Jarvis FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $1,042,400 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  41. Johnson Foundation Special Charitable TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,039,405 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  42. Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family FoundChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,020,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  43. Illinois Children's Healthcare FoundationOak Brook, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $980,593 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  44. Hamill Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $976,683 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  45. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $942,186 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  46. The Howard and Jackie Shapiro FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $900,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  47. The Sheba FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $879,347 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  48. The Bluhm Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $859,960 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  49. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $854,150 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  50. Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $833,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking

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 64 grants Accepts applications $14,259,559 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 74 grants Accepts applications $3,418,431 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 32 grants Accepts applications $2,921,206 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. New Frontiers FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,542,800 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $1,705,406 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Lavin Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,305,200 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. The Edward E Ford Foundation XXXXX2009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,300,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $1,182,260 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Illinois Children's Healthcare FoundationOak Brook, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $980,593 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $942,186 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $854,150 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Chauncey and Marion D McCormick Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $675,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Boeing Company Charitable TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $665,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. The Christopher Family FoundationWestmont, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $620,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. Susan Nicholas Fasciano Family Foundation IncGlenview, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $600,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $578,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. James & Madeleine McMullan Family FoundationLake Forest, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $535,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $521,580 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $495,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Retirement Research Foundation DBA RRF Foundation for AgingChicago, IL · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $452,129 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $400,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. The Howard B Bernick FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $350,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. The Christopher L & M Susan Gust FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $345,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $284,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking