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Cause Public affairsState Illinois210 funders

Foundations that fund public affairs in Illinois

210 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $25.5 million to public affairs organizations in 409 grants. The median grant was $7,800, and 67 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 public affairs

Top 50

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

  1. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 24 grants Preselected only $12,105,000 to public affairs
  2. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $1,636,000 to public affairs
  3. Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $1,199,632 to public affairs
  4. Baskin Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $1,173,500 to public affairs
  5. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $816,120 to public affairs
  6. Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $704,000 to public affairs
  7. Trott Family Philanthropies IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to public affairs
  8. Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $305,000 to public affairs
  9. The Margulis Foundation for Freedom and OpportunityChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $274,600 to public affairs
  10. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $257,000 to public affairs
  11. Ed Uihlein Family FoundationLake Forest, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $255,000 to public affairs
  12. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to public affairs
  13. Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock FoundationOakbrook Terrace, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to public affairs
  14. Bacca FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to public affairs
  15. Frechette Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $225,000 to public affairs
  16. The Opportunity FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $225,000 to public affairs
  17. Reva and David Logan FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $215,000 to public affairs
  18. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $212,000 to public affairs
  19. Mansueto FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to public affairs
  20. Terra Foundation for American ArtChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to public affairs
  21. Landis Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $193,876 to public affairs
  22. Wm & Catherine Bryce Memorial Fund XXXXX3001Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to public affairs
  23. Bill Nygren FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $135,000 to public affairs
  24. James and Catherine Denny FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to public affairs
  25. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to public affairs
  26. Ranch Spur Charitable TrustWayne, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $115,000 to public affairs
  27. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to public affairs
  28. Dunard Fund USA LTDNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $110,000 to public affairs
  29. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $107,900 to public affairs
  30. Merchantz Family FoundationHinsdale, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to public affairs
  31. David F & Margaret T Grohne Family FoundationWestern Springs, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  32. Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  33. The Smart Family FundLisle, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to public affairs
  34. Pritzker Military FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $80,630 to public affairs
  35. Alphawood FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to public affairs
  36. The Rawley Foundation XXXXX0008Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $80,000 to public affairs
  37. Square One FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $77,500 to public affairs
  38. Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family FDN IncChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $60,518 to public affairs
  39. The Manaaki FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to public affairs
  40. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to public affairs
  41. AA Harvey FoundationSpringfield, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to public affairs
  42. University of Virginia Trust UW Thomas RyanChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $57,583 to public affairs
  43. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $57,500 to public affairs
  44. Kehe Cares Foundation IncNaperville, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $52,500 to public affairs
  45. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $50,250 to public affairs
  46. Frank Family FoundationDeerfield, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs
  47. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  48. The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation IncGlencoe, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  49. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  50. The Mullen Family Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs

Open to applications

25 foundations

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  1. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $1,636,000 to public affairs
  2. Baskin Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $1,173,500 to public affairs
  3. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $816,120 to public affairs
  4. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to public affairs
  5. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $212,000 to public affairs
  6. Terra Foundation for American ArtChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to public affairs
  7. Wm & Catherine Bryce Memorial Fund XXXXX3001Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to public affairs
  8. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to public affairs
  9. Ranch Spur Charitable TrustWayne, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $115,000 to public affairs
  10. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to public affairs
  11. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $107,900 to public affairs
  12. David F & Margaret T Grohne Family FoundationWestern Springs, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  13. Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  14. Alphawood FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to public affairs
  15. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to public affairs
  16. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $57,500 to public affairs
  17. Healthy Communities FoundationRiverside, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $50,250 to public affairs
  18. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  19. The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation IncGlencoe, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  20. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  21. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  22. Wallace Walter F Jr Memorial FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $45,000 to public affairs
  23. The Raymond Frankel FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to public affairs
  24. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $35,750 to public affairs
  25. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $35,750 to public affairs