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Grant recipient EIN 26-2052733Education

Who funds Advance Illinois NFP?

44 private foundations gave Advance Illinois NFP in Chicago, IL $12.3 million across 173 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 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.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

173 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL 2025

    General operations

    $340,343
  2. Stearns Family Charitable FundChicago, IL 2025

    Support illinois public education system

    $5,000
  3. The Vitale Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2025

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  4. Lewis-Sebring Family FoundationEvanston, IL 2025

    In support of organization's mission

    $3,000
  5. Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart FoundationJackson, WY 2025

    General use

    $2,500
  6. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2025

    General support

    $1,000
  7. Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2025

    General support

    $1,000
  8. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2024

    To advance quality and equity for students in Illinois by pairing strong researchand partnerships with key education and policy leaders.

    $400,000
  9. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Education & economic mobility

    $355,000
  10. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2024

    General operating

    $250,000
  11. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN 2024

    To support Advance Illinois' efforts to educate the public about state-level policies that increase postsecondary attainment and improve outcomes.

    $125,000
  12. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL 2024

    General operations

    $100,000
  13. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Education

    $100,000
  14. Vivo FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2024

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  15. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General support

    $75,000
  16. Square One FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General purpose

    $70,000
  17. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General Operating Support

    $60,000
  18. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  19. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Illinois education and career success network

    $50,000
  20. Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationGlencoe, IL 2024

    Activities of the organization to which money was donated

    $45,000
  21. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General operating support and for ec policy/advocacy efforts

    $40,000
  22. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General operating support and pdta

    $38,000
  23. Finnegan Family FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  24. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    To further program services

    $5,000
  25. Stearns Family Charitable FundChicago, IL 2024

    Support illinois public education system

    $5,000
  26. Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General support

    $5,000
  27. Lewis-Sebring Family FoundationEvanston, IL 2024

    In support of organization's mission

    $3,000
  28. Daniel and Gloria Kearney FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  29. Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart FoundationJackson, WY 2024

    General use

    $1,000
  30. Meyer and Raena Hammerman FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Operating programs

    $900
  31. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General support

    $500
  32. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Education & Economic Mobility

    $500,000
  33. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2023

    To continue its work to advance quality and equity for students in Illinois by pairing strong researchand partnerships with key education and policy leaders.

    $400,000
  34. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2023

    General operating

    $250,000
  35. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Education & Economic Mobility

    $145,000
  36. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL 2023

    General operations

    $103,500
  37. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Education

    $100,000
  38. Vivo FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2023

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  39. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General Operating Support

    $70,000
  40. Square One FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General purpose

    $70,000
  41. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2023

    Education

    $50,000
  42. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  43. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Illinois education and career success network

    $50,000
  44. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Ec policy/advocacy efforts

    $40,000
  45. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General operating support and pdta

    $38,000
  46. Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationGlencoe, IL 2023

    Activities of the organization to which money was donated

    $35,000
  47. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    President's Discretionary Fund

    $25,000
  48. Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable TrustChicago, IL 2023

    Support for the educator

    $25,000
  49. Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    15th anniversary support

    $25,000
  50. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    15th anniversary celebration/general support

    $15,000
  51. Finnegan Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  52. Lewis-Sebring Family FoundationEvanston, IL 2023

    In support of organization's mission

    $8,000
  53. Daniel and Gloria Kearney FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  54. The Vitale Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2023

    Celebrating 15 Years of Advancing Illinois Public Education

    $5,000
  55. Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart FoundationJackson, WY 2023

    General use

    $2,500
  56. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $1,500
  57. Lavin Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Education

    $1,000
  58. Meyer and Raena Hammerman FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Operating programs

    $900
  59. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Education & Economic Mobility

    $500,000
  60. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2022

    To continue its work to advance quality and equity for students in Illinois by pairing strong researchand partnerships with key education and policy leaders.

    $400,000
  61. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2022

    General operating

    $250,000
  62. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN 2022

    To support Advance Illinois' efforts to educate the public about state-level policies that increase postsecondary attainment and improve outcomes for Black, Hispanic, Latino, Native American, and adult learners.

    $200,000
  63. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Education

    $100,000
  64. Vivo FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2022

    To further the mission of the donee

    $80,000
  65. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL 2022

    General operations

    $76,000
  66. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General Operating Support

    $70,000
  67. Square One FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General charitable purpose

    $55,000
  68. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Education & Economic Mobility

    $50,000
  69. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2022

    Education

    $50,000
  70. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  71. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Illinois 60 by 25 network

    $50,000
  72. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Ec policy/advocacy efforts

    $40,000
  73. Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationGlencoe, IL 2022

    Activities of the organization to which money was donated

    $35,000
  74. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General operating support and pdta

    $33,000
  75. Finnegan Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  76. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    In support of general operations

    $7,725
  77. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    To further program services

    $5,000
  78. Stearns Family Charitable FundChicago, IL 2022

    Education support

    $5,000
  79. Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General support

    $5,000
  80. The Vitale Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2022

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  81. Lewis-Sebring Family FoundationEvanston, IL 2022

    Fund/capital

    $2,500
  82. Elbridge & Evelyn Stuart FoundationJackson, WY 2022

    General use

    $2,500
  83. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General support

    $1,000
  84. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $1,000
  85. Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General Charitable Purposes

    $750
  86. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Education & Economic Mobility

    $650,000
  87. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2021

    Advance student quality and equity in Illinois.

    $400,000
  88. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL 2021

    General operations

    $125,000
  89. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Education

    $125,000
  90. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2021

    Develop and implement a learning recovery plan.

    $100,000
  91. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2021

    General operating

    $100,000
  92. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General Operating Support

    $70,000
  93. Imc Chicago Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Education

    $50,000
  94. Square One FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General charitable purpose

    $50,000
  95. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2021

    Education

    $50,000
  96. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  97. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Illinois 60 by 25 network

    $50,000
  98. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Scaling the success of the 60 by 25 network

    $50,000
  99. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Ecec funding commission and ec policy/advocacy efforts

    $40,000
  100. Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationGlencoe, IL 2021

    Activities of the organization to which money was donated

    $35,000
  101. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General operating support and pdta

    $32,500
  102. John D and Alexandra Nichols Family FoundationWinnetka, IL 2021

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  103. Finnegan Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  104. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    To further program services

    $5,000
  105. Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General support

    $5,000
  106. The Vitale Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2021

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  107. Stearns Family Charitable FundChicago, IL 2021

    Education support

    $2,500
  108. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General support

    $1,000
  109. Smith and Reilly Family FoundationWinnetka, IL 2021

    Charitable purposes

    $1,000
  110. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $1,000
  111. Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General charitable purposes

    $500
  112. Charles H and Beverly E Shaw FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2021

    To support program and operational expenses.

    $500
  113. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $5
  114. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Education & Economic Mobility

    $500,000
  115. Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE 2020

    Support AND RESERVES

    $500,000
  116. Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE 2020

    Support AND RESERVES

    $500,000
  117. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2020

    Funding Equity, Accountability, and Teacher Quality

    $400,000
  118. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    Public awareness and analysis

    $225,000
  119. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Education

    $114,250
  120. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2020

    General operating

    $100,000
  121. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL 2020

    General operations

    $76,000
  122. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General Operating Support

    $65,000
  123. Imc Chicago Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Education

    $60,000
  124. Square One FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General charitable purpose

    $50,000
  125. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  126. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Scaling the success of the 60 by 25 network

    $50,000
  127. The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Ecec funding commission and ec policy/advocacy efforts

    $40,000
  128. Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationGlencoe, IL 2020

    Activities of the organization to which money was donated

    $35,000
  129. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2020

    Education

    $30,000
  130. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General operating support

    $30,000
  131. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2020

    General operating

    $20,000
  132. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    in support of general operations.

    $10,000
  133. John D and Alexandra Nichols Family FoundationWinnetka, IL 2020

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  134. Finnegan Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  135. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    To further program services

    $5,000
  136. Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General support

    $5,000
  137. Hunter Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General support

    $5,000
  138. Charles H and Beverly E Shaw FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2020

    To support program and operational expenses.

    $3,000
  139. Cleveland Avenue Foundation for EducationChicago, IL 2020

    General

    $2,466
  140. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General support

    $1,000
  141. Smith and Reilly Family FoundationWinnetka, IL 2020

    Advance illinois is working through the entire education and care system to disrupt inequities and improve school quality for all students.

    $1,000
  142. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $1,000
  143. Susan & Robert Wislow Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General unrestricted charitable purpose

    $1,000
  144. The Vitale Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2020

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,000
  145. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2019

    Postsecondary success

    $100,000
  146. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL 2019

    General operations

    $75,000
  147. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General Operating Support

    $65,000
  148. Imc Chicago Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Education

    $50,000
  149. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    For the Partnership for Education Preparation

    $50,000
  150. Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Strengthening il's 60 by 25 network

    $50,000
  151. Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationGlencoe, IL 2019

    Activities of the organization to which money was donated

    $35,000
  152. W Clement & Jessie V Stone FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    to "Help Shape the State of Illinois' Work in Early Childhood"

    $20,000
  153. Lewis-Sebring Family FoundationEvanston, IL 2019

    Fund/capital

    $5,000
  154. Stearns Family Charitable FundChicago, IL 2019

    Education support

    $5,000
  155. Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General support

    $5,000
  156. Square One FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General charitable purpose

    $2,000
  157. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General support

    $1,000
  158. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $1,000
  159. Charles H and Beverly E Shaw FoundationPark Ridge, IL 2019

    To support program and operational expenses.

    $1,000
  160. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2018

    Postsecondary success

    $100,000
  161. Edwardson Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL 2018

    General operations

    $75,000
  162. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    For the Partnership for Education Preparation

    $50,000
  163. Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    General support

    $25,000
  164. Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE 2018

    General Support

    $25,000
  165. Weinbergnewton Family FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    General purpose

    $2,000
  166. Square One FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    General charitable purpose

    $2,000
  167. The Osa FoundationLincolnshire, IL 2018

    10th anniversary luncheon

    $1,500
  168. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $1,000
  169. Tawani Charitable Distribution FundChicago, IL 2018

    General Support

    $1,000
  170. Susan & Robert Wislow Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    General unrestricted charitable purpose

    $1,000
  171. Jentes Family FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    To further program services

    $1,000
  172. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2017

    Global health and development public awareness and analysis

    $75,392
  173. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2017

    For the Partnership for Educator Preparation and The State We're In 2018-19 Report

    $75,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other education organizations in Chicago, IL and are not among Advance Illinois NFP’s funders above.

  1. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 326 grants Preselected only $7,369,173 to similar organizations
  2. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 759 grants Accepts applications $5,034,904 to similar organizations
  3. AbbVie FoundationNorth Chicago, IL 129 grants Preselected only $21,041,009 to similar organizations
  4. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL 120 grants Accepts applications $5,270,669 to similar organizations
  5. Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL 72 grants Preselected only $30,432 to similar organizations
  6. Fifth Third Chicagoland FoundationRosemont, IL 66 grants Accepts applications $2,003,500 to similar organizations
  7. Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 113 grants Preselected only $529,072 to similar organizations
  8. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL 108 grants Accepts applications $5,011,377 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 26-2052733 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.