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Cause Science and technologyState Illinois58 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Illinois

58 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $7.3 million to science and technology organizations in 87 grants. The median grant was $20,000, and 18 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 science and technology

Top 50

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

  1. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $2,750,000 to science and technology
  2. Tawani Charitable Distribution FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $580,122 to science and technology
  3. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $402,466 to science and technology
  4. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $382,906 to science and technology
  5. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $352,750 to science and technology
  6. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $324,150 to science and technology
  7. Eleven Eleven FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to science and technology
  8. Mansueto FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to science and technology
  9. PEAK6 FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to science and technology
  10. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $217,322 to science and technology
  11. Wicklow FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $185,000 to science and technology
  12. Robert Galvin FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to science and technology
  13. David F & Margaret T Grohne Family FoundationWestern Springs, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to science and technology
  14. National Recreation Foundation IncorporatedLake Forest, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $110,000 to science and technology
  15. Lost Pond FoundationHinsdale, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to science and technology
  16. Caerus Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to science and technology
  17. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to science and technology
  18. Aria FoundationChannahon, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $61,500 to science and technology
  19. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to science and technology
  20. Nesbitt FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to science and technology
  21. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  22. Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation XXXXX3008Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to science and technology
  23. Adeline & George McQueen Foundation XXXXX1007Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to science and technology
  24. Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to science and technology
  25. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $30,500 to science and technology
  26. The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to science and technology
  27. Usg Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $26,000 to science and technology
  28. Hale Family Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $22,000 to science and technology
  29. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  30. Zaid Almanaseer Memorial FoundationGlanview, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  31. Stewart S Mac Dermott Char FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,025 to science and technology
  32. The Buchanan Family FoundationLake Forest, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  33. Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  34. Gertrude & William Bernoudy FNDPo Box Chicag, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  35. Campbell Family FoundationWilmette, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $7,500 to science and technology
  36. Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust XXXXX8006Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $6,000 to science and technology
  37. Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  38. The Baila FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  39. Ann H Symington Foundation XXXXX6000Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  40. E L and R F Hallberg Foundation XXXXX5006Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  41. Bobolink FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to science and technology
  42. Vivo FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,500 to science and technology
  43. John W Pope FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,100 to science and technology
  44. The Richard Laurence Parish FoundationWheaton, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to science and technology
  45. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  46. Joseph & Bessie Feinberg FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to science and technology
  47. The Sidley Austin FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,500 to science and technology
  48. Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,270 to science and technology
  49. Om Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,200 to science and technology
  50. James G Hart FoundationWadsworth, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology

Open to applications

18 foundations

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

  1. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $382,906 to science and technology
  2. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $352,750 to science and technology
  3. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $324,150 to science and technology
  4. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $217,322 to science and technology
  5. David F & Margaret T Grohne Family FoundationWestern Springs, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to science and technology
  6. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to science and technology
  7. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to science and technology
  8. Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation XXXXX3008Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to science and technology
  9. Adeline & George McQueen Foundation XXXXX1007Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to science and technology
  10. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $30,500 to science and technology
  11. The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to science and technology
  12. Usg Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $26,000 to science and technology
  13. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  14. Stewart S Mac Dermott Char FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,025 to science and technology
  15. Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust XXXXX8006Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $6,000 to science and technology
  16. E L and R F Hallberg Foundation XXXXX5006Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to science and technology
  17. The Coleman Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  18. Clearwater Capital FoundationHoffman Estates, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to science and technology