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Illinois foundations

There are 8,653 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan foundations employ 15,823 people, earn more than $18 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $76 billion.
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Types of foundations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
6,826
 
$10,223,031,382
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
738
 
$7,169,419,647
Community foundations
 
185
 
$3,189,309,371
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
163
 
$13,372,073
Corporate foundations
 
101
 
$1,011,932,192
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
34
 
$122,687,196
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
11
 
$0
Foundation professional societies
 
8
 
$2,553,659
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
7
 
$170,758
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Foundations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
6,551
 
$13,207,311,950
St. Louis, MO
 
264
 
$49,305,857
Peoria
 
196
 
$183,038,677
Rockford
 
129
 
$52,486,610
Champaign
 
125
 
$2,292,459,362
Springfield, IL
 
115
 
$57,136,313
Davenport, IA
 
106
 
$45,188,439
Bloomington, IL
 
99
 
$63,830,002
Carbondale
 
70
 
$9,605,050
Decatur, IL
 
63
 
$1,066,410,142
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Job trends for Illinois foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
5,409
1-10
 
558
11-25
 
34
26-100
 
18
101 to 1,000
 
10
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of foundations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4,462
$250k to $1M
 
1,054
$1M to $5M
 
600
$5M to $25M
 
238
$25M to $100M
 
47
$100M+
 
23
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Directory of foundations in Illinois

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1-20 of 8,653

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
$890.9m
Assets
$9.3b
Employees
201
EIN
23-7093598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chicago Community Trust

The Chicago Community Trust mobilizes philanthropy to advance equity, make grants, and convene partners to expand opportunity, wealth, and well-being across Chicago.
Revenue
$2.5b
Assets
$6.0b
Employees
157
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International empowers Rotarians to advance peace by improving health, supporting education, alleviating poverty, and combating diseases worldwide.
Revenue
$462.6m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
284
EIN
36-3245072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

The Robert R Mccormick Foundation funds organizations advancing thriving, equitable communities through early childhood education, journalism accountability, public safety, and support for veterans.
Revenue
$105.3m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
15
EIN
36-3689171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004

The Steele-Reese Foundation awarded 60 grants last year to various organizations, including the Steele Memorial Benefit Association. The trustees of the foundation are JP Morgan Chase Bank Na, William T Buice, and Charles U Buice.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$36.5m
Employees
4
EIN
13-6034763
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)

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)

Ira Decamp Foundation Under the Will of Elizabeth Decamp Mcinerny

Ira Decamp Foundation Under the Will of Elizabeth Decamp Mcinerny is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL. Last year, it made 49 grants. Grantees include Center For Alernative Sentencing. The trustee is Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$73.9m
Employees
1
EIN
51-0138577
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
$11.2m
Assets
$44.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7410867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aria Foundation

The Aria Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general operating purposes. Last year, it made 53 grants to grantees such as Central Oregon Landwatch. It is located in Channahon, IL.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
0
EIN
13-3603275
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kavanaugh Family Foundation

The Kavanaugh Family Foundation donates money to charitable organizations in order to generate capital gains for the foundation. Last year, the foundation gave out 10 grants totaling $240,000. The foundation is located in Downers Grove, IL.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
0
EIN
26-1579335
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)

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
$6.2m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
4
EIN
13-6177284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Julian Grace Foundation

The Julian Grace Foundation is a private foundation that supports grantees with excess distributions carryover applied to 2019. The foundation's grant focus is Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when ca...
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$87.0m
Employees
6
EIN
47-1645999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dunard Fund USA

Dunard Fund USA is a corporate foundation based in Northbrook, IL, primarily funding general support for organizations like the Yale School of Music and grantees such as the Colburn School. Last year, it made 18 grants.
Revenue
$135.0m
Assets
$231.8m
Employees
0
EIN
98-0087034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Finnegan Family Foundation

The Finnegan Family Foundation's grantmaking includes support of education and youth organizations. Their funding areas includes health, arts and culture, Jewish causes, education and youth.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$42.3m
Employees
1
EIN
36-4221334
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
$11.0m
Assets
$57.6m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6858270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zellis Family Foundation

Chicago private foundation funding general support. 12 grants given last year, including Harold Grinspoon Foundation's PJ Library Program.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$49.4m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2650002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002

Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002 is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL. It made 29 grants last year. Grantees include Camp Fire First Texas. The trustee is JP Morgan Chase Bank Na.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
1
EIN
75-6314202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TAWANI Charitable Distribution Fund

The TAWANI Foundation, based in Chicago, IL, funds operational support for nonprofits and awarded 125 grants last year to various organizations.
Revenue
$21.7m
Assets
$117.0m
Employees
3
EIN
30-0040386
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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