Foundations that fund human services in Illinois
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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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Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $400,000 to The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, Chicago: Program
- $300,000 to Carole Robertson Center for Learning, Chicago: Program
- $275,000 to Heartland Human Care Services Inc, Chicago: General operating;program
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
Polk Bros Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago: Strong Communities
- $100,000 to Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago: Strong Communities
- $100,000 to Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago: Education
How to apply: Application form available from foundation office and website
Deadlines: Continuous
Restrictions: Must be organization exempt under sec 501(c)(3)
Helen V Brach Foundation
- $35,000 to Maryville Academy, Des Plaines: For Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen operating expense, Canterbury House outreach, aid for...
- $30,000 to Catherine's Caring Cause, Evergreen Park: Matching Grant
- $25,000 to South Suburban Pads, Chicagoheights: To address the homelessness crisis, providing homelessness prevention, meals, emergency...
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
George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities
- $180,000 to Misericordia Home, Chicago: Social assistance
- $25,000 to 360 Youth Services, Naperville: Social assistance
- $9,000 to The Ark Inc, Chicago: Social assistance
How to apply: No formal application form is required. Submit letter summarizing request and contaning legal name of organization along with following: irs determination letter summary of specified project or need history of organization intended use of funds list of members of the board of...
Deadlines: April 30th of each calendar year in order to be considered for funding for the next calendar year
Restrictions: Grants are only approved for 501c3 organizations
The Allstate Foundation
- $108,250 to Ymca of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago: Allstate leadership conference volunteer project: providing resources to our schools &...
- $10,000 to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children, Chicago: Helping hands group grants
- $10,000 to Institute for Latino Progress, Chicago: Helping hands group grants
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Lloyd A Fry Foundation
- $200,000 to Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago: For the metropolitan peace academy and the rapid employment and development initiative...
- $100,000 to Illinois Partners for Human Service, Chicago: For supporting advocacy and investment in the human services workforce
- $50,000 to Ywca Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago: For support of the rise children's counseling center
How to apply: Please visit: https://www.fryfoundation.org/how-to-apply/overview/
Deadlines: Please visit: https://www.fryfoundation.org/how-to-apply/deadlines/
Restrictions: Please visit: https://www.fryfoundation.org/how-to-apply/overview/
Wp & Hb White Foundation
- $30,000 to Chicago Furniture Bank, Chicago: General support
- $30,000 to Parenting for Non-Violence, Chicago: General support
- $25,000 to Taller De Jose, Chicago: General support
How to apply: The w.p. & h.b. White foundation provides funding to organizations in the chicago metropolitan area that contribute to the future good of our society, primarily in the areas of education, health, housing and human services, with an emphasis on helping those most in need. There...
Deadlines: The board meets quarterly in march, june, september, and december. Proposals must be received no lat
Restrictions: Grants are basically limited to illinois charities for general operating expenses and specific programs; however, the foundation does not support visual and performing arts, individuals, endowments or fund raising events.
Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (Aka) Vna Foundation
- $100,000 to The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, Chicago: Outreach and education activities to increase knowledge of domestic violence and prevent...
- $70,000 to Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago, Chicago: To hire a health and wellness services case manager to help families in need with their...
- $55,000 to New Moms Inc, Chicago: Home-based parent coaching, doula services supporting healthy pregnancies, and weekly...
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).
Community Memorial Foundation
- $185,970 to Mujeres Latinas En Accion, Chicago: Regional Health Agenda
- $126,245 to Aging Care Connections, La Grange: Regional Health Agenda
- $86,570 to Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago: Regional Health Agenda
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...
Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation C/O Impact House
- $20,000 to South Suburban Pads, Country Club Hills: South Suburban PADS
- $15,000 to The Ark, Chicago: The Ark
- $15,000 to The Harbour, Park Ridge: The Harbour
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).
Grand Victoria Foundation
- $176,500 to Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago: General Operating Support
- $120,000 to Hana Center, Chicago: General Operating Support
- $100,000 to Mano A Mano Family Resource Center, Round Lake Pk: Project Support
How to apply: Please see attachment.
Deadlines: Please see attachment.
Restrictions: Please see attachment.
Naperville Rotary Charities Inc
- $8,000 to Riverwalk Adult Day Services, Naperville: Community service grant
- $7,500 to 360 Youth Services, Naperville: Community service grant
- $7,000 to Little Friends Inc, Warrenville: Community service grant
How to apply: Cover letter; ein and charity name; proof of 501c3 status; amount and purpose for which funding is requested; contact information
Restrictions: There are no limitations on awards by georaphical area, charitable fields or kinds of institutions provided recipients are 501 (c) (3) organizations that provide for (i) education, (ii) relief of the poor or underpriveleged, or (iii) other...
The A Montgomery Ward Foundation
- $23,500 to Helping Hand Center, Countryside: Classroom safety/access
- $10,000 to Center of Concern, Des Plaines: Older adults and low income
- $10,000 to The Harbour Inc, Park Ridge: Unrestricted general
How to apply: SEE WEBSITE - www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaking.go
Deadlines: April 15 and october 15
Restrictions: Public charity, see grant application website
Field Foundation of Illinois
- $1,113,528 to Ywca Northwestern Illinois, Rockford: Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization
- $50,000 to Equity and Transformation, Chicago: Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization
- $50,000 to The Hana Center, Chicago: Project - funding for a specific project or program
How to apply: Https://www.grantinterface.com/home/logon?urlkey=fieldfoundation
Deadlines: Https://fieldfoundation.org/how-to-apply/submission-process/
Restrictions: Https://fieldfoundation.org/generalguidelines/
Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation for Aging
- $100,000 to Illinois Partners for Human Service, Chicago: A two-year grant to build capacity to establish illinois partners as a trusted resource...
- $50,000 to Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago: A one-year grant to raise the visibility of issues impacting black older adults within...
- $50,000 to Ageoptions Inc, Oak Park: A three-year grant providing general operating support for avisery, the lead resource for...
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...
Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust
- $45,000 to North Shore Senior Center, Northfield: Support
- $45,000 to Aging Care Connections, La Grange: Support
- $45,000 to Ageoptions, Oak Park: Support
How to apply: Applicants submit a detailed online grant application form and among other things describe their organization, their project/program, mission, how their mission relates to the kott foundation mission, and submit organization budget, financial statements, project budget, list of...
Deadlines: July 31.
Restrictions: None, but applicants should be focused on the well-being of individuals, especially through caregiving, sociological support, education and medical services, with an emphasis on such services for the elderly, 501(c)(3) public charities or...
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust
- $26,250 to Lyte Collective, Chicago: general operating support
- $25,000 to Urban Initiatives Inc, Chicago: general operating support
- $25,000 to Ignite Org, Chicago: general operating support
How to apply: Information and materials that should be submitted along with an application include: written proposals, irs letter of determination under section 509(a), current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature. The application is available online at the...
Deadlines: Applications are received throughout the year. Deadlines usually are in jan, may and june.
Restrictions: * The Trusts do not fund projects that promote or proselytize any religion. While we do fund the projects of faith-based organizations, those projects must be secular in nature. * The Trusts do not fund organizations that discriminate on...
Enchanted Backpack
- $23,687 to Fill A Heart 4 Kids, Lake Forest: In-kind donation of clothing and home goods
- $13,142 to The Endeleo Institute Inc, Chicago: In-kind donation of clothing and home goods
- $11,042 to Guiding Light of Hope, Cicero: In-kind donation of clothing and home goods
How to apply: Contact the foundation office for application requirements.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Eligibility requirements are a minimum of 50% of the children need to be part of a free or reduced lunch program or an equivalent "in need" federal or state program and the school or organization must be focused on serving children in one...
First Bank Chicago Foundation
- $34,690 to Community Partners for Affordable Housing, Libertyville: General operating support
- $10,050 to The Ark, Chicago: General operating support
- $10,000 to Family Focus, Chicago: General operating support
How to apply: No specific form
Restrictions: Contributions are made to exempt charitable, religious, educational, and scientific organizations.
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
- $5,000 to Ywca of Mclean County, Bloomington: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $3,000 to Developmental Services Center of Champaign County Inc, Champaign: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
- $2,500 to Lifelong Access, Normal: Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for...
How to apply: Provide documentation re charitable status under irc 501 (c)(3)
Woods Fund of Chicago
- $120,000 to Hana Center, Chicago: General operating support
- $60,000 to Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership Nfp, Maywood: General operating support
- $60,000 to Centro De Trabajadores Unidos United Workers' Center, Chicago: General operating support
How to apply: See our website https://www.woodsfund.org/our-grants for forms and materials
Deadlines: Applications open for one month annually in february with grants announced in july.
Restrictions: Woods fund works primarily as a partner with nonprofit organizations to fight the brutality of poverty and structural racism in the chicago region. Grants are generally limited to nonprofit organizations that operate in the chicago...
Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Xxxxx2008
- $105,000 to Ymca of Rock River Valley, Rockford: General
- $12,500 to Rock River Valley Pantry, Rockford: General
- $10,500 to Carpenters Place, Rockford: General
How to apply: Www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants; outline purpose of proposed grants or funds include copy of 501(c)(3) letter
Restrictions: Preference to il residents and charitable organizations others considered for religious, charitable or educational purpose
The Bersted Foundation
- $25,000 to Outreach Community Ministries, Carol Stream: Outreach york after-school
- $20,000 to Mutual Ground Inc, Aurora: Unrestricted general
- $20,000 to Neighborhood Food Pantries, Bloomingdale: Food distribution
How to apply: See attached statement
Deadlines: See attached statement
Restrictions: See attached statement
Best Walter & Edith Foundation
- $10,000 to Family Shelter Service, Wheaton: Program support
- $5,760 to Lazarus House, St Charles: Program support
- $5,000 to Humanitarian Service Project, Carol Stream: Program support
How to apply: Proposals may be submitted, at any time, in writing to foundation administrator.
Deadlines: Year round applications accepted
Restrictions: To organizations which give substantial benefits to children including care, treatment, education, support and health of children. May include indirect benefits as well.
The Joyce Foundation
- $50,000 to Lyte Collective, Chicago: Mission fund
- $40,000 to A Better Chicago, Chicago: Education & economic mobility
- $25,000 to Healthy Hood Chicago, Chicago: Mission fund
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
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