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Cause Social scienceState Illinois66 funders

Foundations that fund social science in Illinois

66 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $15.9 million to social science organizations in 110 grants. The median grant was $25,000, and 16 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 social science

Top 50

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

  1. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 17 grants Preselected only $8,306,000 to social science
  2. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $1,515,000 to social science
  3. Accenture Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,354,884 to social science
  4. Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,255,000 to social science
  5. Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $675,000 to social science
  6. Gracias Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $350,000 to social science
  7. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to social science
  8. Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to social science
  9. Earl & Brenda Shapiro FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $225,000 to social science
  10. Susan Crown Exchange IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $185,889 to social science
  11. Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $170,000 to social science
  12. Anderson Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $163,500 to social science
  13. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $107,607 to social science
  14. The Allee FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $105,000 to social science
  15. James & Zita Gavin FoundationKenilworth, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,050 to social science
  16. Edlis - Neeson Foundation NFPChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $85,500 to social science
  17. Irving and Dorothy Rom Charitable FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $70,000 to social science
  18. Susan and Stephen Baird Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to social science
  19. Zafirovski Family FoundationLake Forest, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to social science
  20. Ed Uihlein Family FoundationLake Forest, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to social science
  21. Matthew Zell Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to social science
  22. Loewenberg Charitable FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $46,000 to social science
  23. Janet Prindle Seidler Foundation DatedChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to social science
  24. Syracuse University Et Al TR XXXXX0000Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,511 to social science
  25. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to social science
  26. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to social science
  27. Frank Family FoundationDeerfield, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to social science
  28. The Menemsha Family FundChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to social science
  29. James and Catherine Denny FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to social science
  30. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $20,950 to social science
  31. Mako FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to social science
  32. HCD FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to social science
  33. Wieboldt FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to social science
  34. Paul Bechtner FoundationWinnetka, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to social science
  35. Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to social science
  36. Neale Family Foundation Northern Trust NA asChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $14,500 to social science
  37. Mary's FoundationTremont, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $12,000 to social science
  38. Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine ArtsChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  39. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  40. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  41. Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit TR D/B/A Staley Family FoundationSpringfield, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,000 to social science
  42. The Sidley Austin FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $6,000 to social science
  43. James Deering Danielson FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  44. Franklin Philanthropic FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  45. Malott Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  46. Richard and Judith Stern Family FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  47. Smithburg Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  48. Abbott FundAbbott Park, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  49. Mayer and Morris Kaplan FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  50. Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family FoundChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science

Open to applications

16 foundations

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

  1. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $1,515,000 to social science
  2. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to social science
  3. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $107,607 to social science
  4. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to social science
  5. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to social science
  6. The Menemsha Family FundChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to social science
  7. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $20,950 to social science
  8. Wieboldt FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to social science
  9. Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to social science
  10. Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine ArtsChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  11. Woods Fund of ChicagoChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  12. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  13. Mayer and Morris Kaplan FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  14. Jocarno FundOak Park, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to social science
  15. Dana Corman FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to social science
  16. Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to social science