Foundations based in Illinois (1,824)
Foundations with a Illinois address that gave to at least one of our four causes. Their gifts may go to organizations in other states.
1,824Foundations based in Illinois
438Accept applications
1216 (67%)Also give outside Illinois
$9,976,495Given by the top foundation
By cause
| Cause | Foundations | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & culture | 1,217 | 5,808 |
| Youth programs | 818 | 2,252 |
| Animal welfare | 727 | 2,321 |
| Food banks & hunger relief | 668 | 1,467 |
Top foundations by giving
| Rank | Foundation | Gifts | Total | Typical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL · EIN 36-6116535Accepts applications478 gifts · typical $0 | 478 | $9,976,495 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| John D and Catherine T MacarthurChicago, IL · EIN 23-7093598Invite only195 gifts · typical $0 | 195 | $44,129,903 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6108460Accepts applications188 gifts · typical $0 | 188 | $2,740,941 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · EIN 36-6076088Accepts applications144 gifts · typical $0 | 144 | $9,340,000 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL · EIN 36-6068724Accepts applications143 gifts · typical $0 | 143 | $3,035,500 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Lloyd A FRY FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6108775Accepts applications139 gifts · typical $0 | 139 | $2,366,475 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL · EIN 36-6059408Accepts applications126 gifts · typical $0 | 126 | $3,474,800 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 82-1503941Invite only102 gifts · typical $0 | 102 | $15,965,132 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-4185939Accepts applications94 gifts · typical $0 | 94 | $3,039,417 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Helen V Brach FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 23-7376427Accepts applications94 gifts · typical $0 | 94 | $1,429,000 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6079185Accepts applications92 gifts · typical $0 | 92 | $6,652,900 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| The Poetry FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-2490808Accepts applications90 gifts · typical $0 | 90 | $2,179,150 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| John R Halligan Charitable FundBannockburn, IL · EIN 36-6078591Invite only76 gifts · typical $0 | 76 | $1,914,522 | $0 | Invite only | |
| The Irving Harris FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6055115Invite only67 gifts · typical $0 | 67 | $2,110,875 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Usg Foundation IncChicago, IL · EIN 36-2984045Accepts applications66 gifts · typical $0 | 66 | $125,361 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL · EIN 36-6009208Accepts applications59 gifts · typical $0 | 59 | $1,053,750 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Schlinger Chrisman FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 27-0096038Invite only58 gifts · typical $0 | 58 | $2,379,000 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Reva and David Logan FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6139439Invite only54 gifts · typical $0 | 54 | $3,008,183 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationGlencoe, IL · EIN 23-7410867Accepts applications49 gifts · typical $0 | 49 | $1,085,150 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Luluma Charitable Trust Xxxxx8009Chicago, IL · EIN 36-7754898Invite only48 gifts · typical $0 | 48 | $2,060,000 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Dillon FoundationSterling, IL · EIN 36-6059349Accepts applications43 gifts · typical $0 | 43 | $663,711 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Alphawood FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-3805338Accepts applications43 gifts · typical $0 | 43 | $1,665,000 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Susan & Jerome Ettelson FundChicago, IL · EIN 36-6110603Invite only42 gifts · typical $0 | 42 | $53,250 | $0 | Invite only | |
| The Negaunee FoundationNorthbrook, IL · EIN 36-3555046Invite only42 gifts · typical $0 | 42 | $14,283,500 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Meyer and Raena HammermanChicago, IL · EIN 36-6085373Invite only38 gifts · typical $0 | 38 | $12,774 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Caerus Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL · EIN 71-0935903Invite only37 gifts · typical $0 | 37 | $2,944,876 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Cme Group FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 45-0575574Invite only37 gifts · typical $0 | 37 | $1,408,500 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · EIN 86-2088032Invite only36 gifts · typical $0 | 36 | $3,855,540 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Kovler Family FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6152744Accepts applications35 gifts · typical $0 | 35 | $282,400 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| The Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6066894Invite only35 gifts · typical $0 | 35 | $136,850 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Andrew Family FoundationOrland Park, IL · EIN 36-3926511Invite only35 gifts · typical $0 | 35 | $356,750 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Trustmark FoundationLake Forest, IL · EIN 36-3330631Invite only34 gifts · typical $0 | 34 | $234,224 | $0 | Invite only | |
| The Lumpkin Family FoundationMattoon, IL · EIN 23-7423640Invite only34 gifts · typical $0 | 34 | $204,150 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Booth Ferris Foundation Xxxxx4008Chicago, IL · EIN 13-6170340Accepts applications34 gifts · typical $0 | 34 | $3,395,000 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Gavlin Family FoundationEvanston, IL · EIN 36-3487489Invite only33 gifts · typical $0 | 33 | $24,040 | $0 | Invite only | |
| The J R Stein Family FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-3261176Invite only33 gifts · typical $0 | 33 | $92,301 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Tawani Charitable Distribution FundChicago, IL · EIN 30-0040386Invite only32 gifts · typical $0 | 32 | $2,126,270 | $0 | Invite only | |
| William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL · EIN 52-1829785Accepts applications31 gifts · typical $0 | 31 | $606,725 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Franklin Philanthropic FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-3668125Invite only31 gifts · typical $0 | 31 | $112,482 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Levi Ray & Shoup FoundationSpringfield, IL · EIN 32-6007063Invite only31 gifts · typical $0 | 31 | $405,800 | $0 | Invite only | |
| The Irving and Phyllis MillsteinBuffalo Grove, IL · EIN 81-4594769Invite only30 gifts · typical $0 | 30 | $1,395,100 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Joseph & Bessie Feinberg FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 23-7028857Invite only30 gifts · typical $0 | 30 | $700,155 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Kyad FoundationCarbondale, IL · EIN 88-3474988Invite only29 gifts · typical $0 | 29 | $2,804 | $0 | Invite only | |
| The Siragusa Family FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-3100492Invite only29 gifts · typical $0 | 29 | $291,750 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Ben E Keith Foundation Trust Xxxxx0005Chicago, IL · EIN 75-6013955Invite only28 gifts · typical $0 | 28 | $197,560 | $0 | Invite only | |
| The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6078558Accepts applications28 gifts · typical $0 | 28 | $6,872,124 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Eric Holby Animal Welfare FoundationElburn, IL · EIN 36-4295716Accepts applications27 gifts · typical $0 | 27 | $33,400 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Nelson B Delavan Found Part A Xxxxx9000Chicago, IL · EIN 16-6260274Accepts applications27 gifts · typical $0 | 27 | $134,476 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Baskin Family FoundationChicago, IL · EIN 36-6118260Accepts applications26 gifts · typical $0 | 26 | $628,154 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| Alben F & Clara G Bates FoundationElmhurst, IL · EIN 36-6081072Invite only26 gifts · typical $0 | 26 | $111,916 | $0 | Invite only |
Gift totals and typical gifts come from public IRS filings. Check each foundation's own site for current guidance.
Addresses and application details come from IRS filings and can change.