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Cause Youth developmentState Illinois576 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Illinois

576 private foundations based in Illinois with a return in the last two years gave $45.5 million to youth development organizations in 1,242 grants. The median grant was $7,500, and 160 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 youth development

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is youth development.

  1. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $3,972,500 to youth development
  2. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 117 grants Accepts applications $3,638,015 to youth development
  3. Rutgers University TR UW XXXXX9006Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,300,000 to youth development
  4. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $2,550,500 to youth development
  5. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $1,570,146 to youth development
  6. Chicago CRED IncChicago, IL · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $1,520,750 to youth development
  7. Battle Family FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,282,752 to youth development
  8. Vivo FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $1,007,500 to youth development
  9. Gracias Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to youth development
  10. Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $997,547 to youth development
  11. Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $627,500 to youth development
  12. Ednamae Walsh Charitable TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $625,000 to youth development
  13. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $557,870 to youth development
  14. Walter Family Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $550,000 to youth development
  15. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $533,500 to youth development
  16. John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation D/B/A Schreiber PhilanthropyLake Forest, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $515,000 to youth development
  17. National Recreation Foundation IncorporatedLake Forest, IL · tax year 2025 15 grants Preselected only $506,000 to youth development
  18. Luluma Charitable Trust XXXXX8009Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 17 grants Preselected only $490,000 to youth development
  19. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $428,500 to youth development
  20. AbbVie FoundationNorth Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $405,064 to youth development
  21. Schlinger Chrisman FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $385,000 to youth development
  22. Caerus Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $354,000 to youth development
  23. Willow Springs Charitable TrustMt Carroll, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $352,000 to youth development
  24. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $332,500 to youth development
  25. Zell Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $325,000 to youth development
  26. Julian Grace FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $321,050 to youth development
  27. Oppenheimer&haas XXXXX1004Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $320,000 to youth development
  28. McCune Family Foundation Under AgreementChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $315,000 to youth development
  29. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  30. The Boler Family FoundationSchaumburg, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to youth development
  31. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $285,000 to youth development
  32. The Bluhm Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $260,000 to youth development
  33. Foglia Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $250,000 to youth development
  34. The Harold C Smith Foundation to Promote ChristianityWheaton, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $240,000 to youth development
  35. Allsup Family FoundationBelleville, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $237,963 to youth development
  36. Lohengrin Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $227,000 to youth development
  37. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $210,000 to youth development
  38. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $205,325 to youth development
  39. Westlake Health FoundationOakbrook Terrace, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $200,000 to youth development
  40. Haag Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $200,000 to youth development
  41. Joe and Jessie Crump Fund XXXXX3000Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to youth development
  42. Finnegan Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $195,000 to youth development
  43. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $186,000 to youth development
  44. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $178,483 to youth development
  45. The Growmark FoundationBloomington, IL · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $176,000 to youth development
  46. NKC Family FoundationGeneva, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to youth development
  47. Revada FoundationEvanston, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $175,000 to youth development
  48. Madigan Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $165,000 to youth development
  49. The Lanter Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $162,500 to youth development
  50. Landgraf Family FoundationLibertyville, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $158,295 to youth development

Open to applications

25 foundations

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  1. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 117 grants Accepts applications $3,638,015 to youth development
  2. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $2,550,500 to youth development
  3. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $557,870 to youth development
  4. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $428,500 to youth development
  5. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $332,500 to youth development
  6. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  7. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $285,000 to youth development
  8. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $205,325 to youth development
  9. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $186,000 to youth development
  10. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $178,483 to youth development
  11. The Christopher Family FoundationWestmont, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $150,000 to youth development
  12. Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $125,000 to youth development
  13. Mayer and Morris Kaplan FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $111,000 to youth development
  14. The Renaissance Fund NFPChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to youth development
  15. M G Nelson Family FoundationSpringfield, IL · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $105,500 to youth development
  16. Adeline & George McQueen Foundation XXXXX1007Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $100,000 to youth development
  17. Anne S Richardson Fund XXXXX3004Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to youth development
  18. Martha Sue Parr Trust XXXXX6005Chicago, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to youth development
  19. W B and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust XXXXX1009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $80,000 to youth development
  20. Francis Beidler FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $77,000 to youth development
  21. The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  22. J & V Flynn FoundationPeoria, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  23. The Ira Decamp Foundation XXXXX2009Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $70,000 to youth development
  24. The Albert Pick Jr FundChicago, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $67,500 to youth development
  25. Alphawood FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to youth development