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Illinois foundations

There are 8,660 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan foundations employ 14,447 people, earn more than $15 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $68 billion.
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Types of foundations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
6,837
 
$8,024,078,333
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
696
 
$6,131,957,446
Community foundations
 
168
 
$2,949,845,920
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
164
 
$26,537,272
Corporate foundations
 
99
 
$1,686,046,201
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
37
 
$110,110,184
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
14
 
$0
Foundation professional societies
 
12
 
$3,229,365
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
7
 
$235,838
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Foundations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
6,543
 
$10,921,097,758
St. Louis, MO
 
269
 
$31,872,718
Peoria
 
194
 
$188,465,967
Rockford
 
131
 
$42,992,632
Champaign
 
126
 
$2,041,619,364
Springfield, IL
 
117
 
$52,553,929
Davenport, IA
 
105
 
$53,511,886
Bloomington, IL
 
94
 
$31,790,850
Carbondale
 
69
 
$13,270,167
Decatur, IL
 
64
 
$412,014,471
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Job trends for Illinois foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
5,388
1-10
 
534
11-25
 
32
26-100
 
18
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of foundations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4,694
$250k to $1M
 
930
$1M to $5M
 
511
$5M to $25M
 
205
$25M to $100M
 
38
$100M+
 
19
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Directory of foundations in Illinois

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1-20 of 8,660

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago Community Trust mobilizes resources, ideas, and people to advance equity and opportunity in the community.
Revenue
$2.5b
Assets
$6.0b
Employees
157
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.
Revenue
$613.8m
Assets
$8.7b
Employees
195
EIN
23-7093598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Chicago-based foundation develops educated, engaged citizens, strengthens democracy & provides grants in program areas. Buys tables/sponsorships for other charitable events.
Revenue
$97.6m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
17
EIN
36-3689171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bramsen Charitable Foundation dated November 30 2018

Bramsen Charitable Foundation dated November 30, 2018 funds operating needs, supports grantees like Home Centered Care Institute, and operates as a family foundation in Barrington, IL.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2704828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rowe Family Foundation

The Rowe Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Frankfort, IL. Its trustees, Susan A Rowe, Randall K Rowe, and Elizabeth Rowe made one grant last year.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4332688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Liegl Family Foundation

The Liegl Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Elkhart, IN that mainly funds support of health programs provided through Goshen Health System and its affiliates.
Revenue
$26.6m
Assets
$49.1m
Employees
0
EIN
27-0331346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation

The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Glenview, IL that made 30 grants last year. The most recent grant recipient is Harvard University Graduate School Of Education Early Childhood Initiative.
Revenue
$37.8m
Assets
$100.4m
Employees
3
EIN
47-1005952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hunter Family Foundation

The Hunter Family Foundation is a private foundation that supports the Ravinia Festival Association. The foundation made 57 grants last year and is located in Chicago, IL. The trustees are Peter M Hunter, Willard K Hunter, Thomas B Hunter Iv.
Revenue
$234.1m
Assets
$287.3m
Employees
3
EIN
37-1887329
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Future Wanxiang Foundation

The Future Wanxiang Foundation is a private foundation in South Barrington, IL whose mission is: The Future Wanxiang Foundation is a private foundation that made seven grants last year.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$52.7m
Employees
1
EIN
85-1628916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert W Galvin Foundation

The Robert W Galvin Foundation is a private foundation that made 76 grants last year. Its trustees are Christopher B Galvin, Michael P Galvin, and Mary G Galvin. It is located in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$50.6m
Employees
0
EIN
36-6065560
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes

Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes is a family foundation of the Crown family located in Chicago, IL, supported by the Estate of Charles H. Goodman.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
0
EIN
99-6228355
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation

The Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation is a private foundation located in Glencoe, IL. It makes 114 grants last year. The trustees are Susan Goldschmidt, Susan Goldschmidt, and Susan Goldschmidt.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$35.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7410867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rosalind P Walter Foundation XXXXX1002

The Rosalind P Walter Foundation is a private foundation located in New York, NY that primarily funds general fund. It made one grant last year.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$35.5m
Employees
2
EIN
13-6177284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center

The MacArthur Justice Center was founded in 1985 by J. Roderick MacArthur and his daughter Dr. Solange MacArthur and one of the premier civil rights law firms in the United States.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$102.4m
Employees
41
EIN
36-4445595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust

The Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable disbursements for general operations. The trust made two grants last year and is located in Chicago, IL. Grantees include the Chicago Community Foundation.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$81.3m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6858270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

People's Support Foundation Limited

People's Support Foundation Limited is a private foundation that funds international convenings of representatives from civil society organizations. Grantees include United Community Fund. The foundation made 60 grants last year.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$126.1m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1202926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Klaff Family Foundation

The Klaff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. Its trustees are Hersch M Klaff, Avril R Klaff, and Daniel Klaff. Last year, it made 35 grants to organizations such as the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego.
Revenue
$62.9m
Assets
$222.5m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1480716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eleven Eleven Foundation

The 1111 Foundation funds general support and made 42 grants last year. Grantees include Cool Globes Inc and others. It is a private foundation located in Northfield, IL.
Revenue
$22.0m
Assets
$541.8m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1463656
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TAWANI Foundation

The TAWANI Foundation, based in Chicago, IL, funds operational support for nonprofits and awarded 125 grants last year to various organizations.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$100.3m
Employees
2
EIN
30-0040386
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vivo Foundation

The Vivo Foundation is a private foundation located in Libertyville, IL that primarily funds to further the mission of the donee. Grantees include Braven and others. The foundation made 75 grants last year.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$188.5m
Employees
2
EIN
87-6329967
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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