Foundations that fund disease and disability groups in Illinois
These 25 foundations made grants to disease and disability groups in Illinois in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation for Aging
- $87,500 to Health and Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago: A one year grant to continue the process of developing a multi-sector plan on aging...
- $87,500 to Health and Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago: A one year grant to continue the process of developing a multi-sector plan on aging...
- $37,173 to Aids Foundation of Chicago, Chicago: A one-year grant in support of pride action tank's efforts to engage lgbtq+ older adults...
How to apply: Our website www.rrf.org contains the form in which applications should be submitted along with eligibility criteria, exclusions and letters of inquiry with required inclusions. Web inquiries should be addressed to info@rrf.org. Application forms can be downloaded in word for...
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, and august 1
Restrictions: Our website www.rrf.org contains the eligibility requirements, restrictions or limitations for all major grant programs. The major grant programs are as follows: advocacy; direct service; professional education; research; organizational...
Integra Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Neurocritical Care Society, Chicago: Contribution provided
- $10,000 to American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Rolling Meadows: Contribution provided
- $10,000 to Plastic Surgery Foundation, Arlington Heights: Contribution provided
How to apply: WWW.INTEGRA-FOUNDATION.ORG; https: eu.porziolifesciences.com Grants_Login Login.aspx?TID=6f2bb1ac-a0ae-4f19-bb75-14ad84f94727
Deadlines: Yearly
Polk Bros Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Aids Foundation of Chicago, Chicago: Strong Communities
- $65,000 to Health and Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago: Health
- $55,000 to Chicago House and Social Service Agency, Chicago: Strong Communities
How to apply: Application form available from foundation office and website
Deadlines: Continuous
Restrictions: Must be organization exempt under sec 501(c)(3)
Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (Aka) Vna Foundation
- $100,000 to Aids Foundation of Chicago, Chicago: To support services that advance health equity for individuals living with and vulnerable...
- $75,000 to Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago: To support the schweitzer fellows and fellows for life programs which work to improve the...
How to apply: Grants must be submitted via the online grants management system. All grant requests must have measurable goals and objectives and serve the medically underserved.
Deadlines: Grants are disbursed four times a year. See website for submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Must be organization exempt from income tax under 501(c)(3) and designated as public charity under 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $125,000 to Aids Foundation of Chicago, Chicago: General operating
- $35,000 to Chicago House & Social Service Agency, Chicago: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Community Memorial Foundation
- $81,755 to Health and Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago: Regional Health Agenda
- $36,005 to Wellness House, Hinsdale: Responsive
How to apply: Grants awarded though the regional health and human services agenda and responsive grants program advance the foundation's vision of transforming the western suburbs into the healthiest region of the country. Eligible organizations must submit an online letter of intent (loi)...
Deadlines: March 15 and september 15
Restrictions: Cmf awards grants to organizations described in irc section 501(c)(3) and further as public charities (except for certain organizations described in irc section 509(a)(3) delivering services within the 27 cmf communities. Responsive grants...
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
- $25,000 to National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias, Fairview Heights: General operating support
- $15,000 to Muscular Dystrophy Association, Chicago: Minneapolis toast to life gala - donation in lieu of benefit tickets
How to apply: Summary form of the history and purpose of the organization, copy of irc section 501(c)(3) status letter, specific project or program that funds will be allocated to, and if funds are to be used for operating or non-operating expenses.
Deadlines: Most foundation activity takes place prior to end of calendar year
Washington Square Health Foundation
- $17,160 to Health and Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago: Unifying Public Health in Chicago and Cook County
- $17,160 to Health and Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago: Unifying Public Health in Chicago and Cook County
How to apply: Visit the website for the organization's grant guidelines & application: http://wshf.org/general-guidelines/
Deadlines: Grant submissions were accepted on a continuous rolling basis for either the 12/1 or 6/1 deadlines.
Bruce R & Madelyn G Snyder Foundation
- $28,000 to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Chicago: For the general operating fund
- $5,000 to Muscular Dystrophy Association, Chicago: For the general operating fund
How to apply: Any form is acceptable
Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation C/O Impact House
- $15,000 to Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago: Health & Medicine Policy Research Group
- $15,000 to Proactive Community Services, Flossmoor: Proactive Community Services
How to apply: Applications are only accepted through the online grant program. The application procedures can be found on our website: blowitzridgeway.org.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted any time
Restrictions: Grants will be made to organizations in the City of Chicago and the six collar counties (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will).
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundat
- $25,000 to American Epilepsy Society, Chicago: Research
- $5,000 to American Epilepsy Society, Chicago: Research
How to apply: Applicants should contact the foundation to obtain their application forms and a listing of required materials.
Restrictions: Restrictions on awards:awards are for research in the fields of pediatric epilepsy and neurology research only.
Helen V Brach Foundation
- $10,000 to Danny Did Foundation, Evanston: For immediate, near-term relief to families who face epilepsy through access to seizure...
- $5,000 to Cure Sma, Elk Grove Villiage: To expand local support and care package programs which will benefit children and adults...
How to apply: Application form, available upon request
Deadlines: December 31 for consideration in year ending March 31
Restrictions: Must be organization exempt under Sect 501c3
Usg Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to Cure Sma, Elk Grove Village: Health & Human Services
- $2,500 to Recovery on Water Inc, Chicago: Community & Civic
How to apply: A grant proposal in writing in the form of a letter outlining the following: - a statement and background summary of the need or problem - reason why the usg foundation inc would be interested in the proposal - the amount of the monetary request and how it will be uesd - a copy...
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: To receive a donation from the usg foundation the organization must be a not for profit organization with irs 501c3 tax exempt status or a similar qualified organization in one of the following categories: - college or university that...
The Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation
- $1,500 to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Chicago: General Operating Support
- $1,500 to Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc, Chicago: General Operating Support
How to apply: Grant Application Package or Written Letter with 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter.
Restrictions: To support community organizations that contribute to improving quality of life.
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc
- $455,000 to American Academy of Pediatrics, Elk Grove Village: To establish a process for identifying and addressing clinical algorithms with race...
How to apply: See part xiv, grants process statement
Deadlines: See part xiv, grants process statement
Restrictions: See part xiv, grants process statement
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $350,000 to American Lung Association, Chicago: Health and Health Equity
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
The Simon Family Foundation
- $325,000 to A Silver Lining Foundation Chicagoland Cancer Info Coalition, Chicago: To further the exempt purpose of the organization
How to apply: Written statement of charitable purpose
Wheeler Foundation
- $202,419 to Crosspoint Human Services, Danville: Capital expenditures and community day service program expenditures
How to apply: Written application
Restrictions: No restrictions
Elevance Health Foundation Inc
- $181,500 to American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca: Improving Adolescent Substance Use & Mental Health Outcomes Through Pediatric Primary...
How to apply: Only online applications will be accepted for grant consideration
The Joyce Foundation
- $150,000 to American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca: Gun violence prevention & justice reform
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
The Alcon Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to National Society To Prevent Blindness, Chicago: Eye care
How to apply: The alcon foundation accepts charitable monetary donation applications from 501(c)(3) charities with: high-quality programs and services, well-defined goals, a commitment to maximizing available resources, a reputation for meeting objectives, and the ability to report results....
Deadlines: Requests for more than $10,000 are accepted online between february 1 and july 31 each year.
Restrictions: Continued from above. Requests for $10,000 or less are accepted online at any time throughout the year. The alcon foundation increases access to eye care by supporting programs that provide eye care services, build eye care systems, and...
Toni A Wisne Foundation
- $30,000 to Imerman Angels, Chicago: Use consistent with 501(c)(3) status
How to apply: Letter describing purpose of grant and verification of organization's charitable status.
The Hand Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Chicago: Organizational grant
How to apply: Specific letter request - reviewed by selection committee
Deadlines: None - generally for calendar use.
Restrictions: Primary criteria - financial need for education, merit, and selection committee criteria
Fred B Snite Foundation
- $25,213 to Wellness House, Hinsdale: Further donee's charitable purpose
How to apply: A letter with background information of the organization and reasons for request of funds. Copy of irs determination letter is required.
Restrictions: The foundation only contributes to public charities which are tax-exempt organizations under internal revenue code
Ann O'donnell Trumbull Perpetual Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to St Jude Runners Association, Peoria: Donation
How to apply: Resume
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