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Rockford foundations

There are 134foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Rockfordmetro area. Combined, these Rockford metro foundationsemploy 38 people, earn more than $59 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $390 million.
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Types of foundations in Rockford

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
108
$29,249,046
Grantmaking public charity foundations
12
$25,033,813
Community foundations
6
$18,668,393
Corporate foundations
2
$1,064,446
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
1
$0
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Job trends for Rockford foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
84
1-10
5
11-25
2
26-100
0
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Rockford

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
80
$250k to $1M
11
$1M to $5M
6
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of foundations in Rockford

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Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL)

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' (CFNIL) mission is to attract, preserve, and grow an endowment for the current and future needs of the people of Northern Illinois.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$138.8m
Employees
10
EIN
36-4402089
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The John D Brubaker Family Foundation

The John D Brubaker Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Cherry Valley, IL that primarily funds general causes. Its grantees include the Natural Land Institute and others. Last year, the foundation made two grants to support its mission.
Revenue
$17.0m
Assets
$30.9m
Employees
0
EIN
83-6406448
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Rock River Valley

Rock River Valley's United Way unites community to improve lives through leading and connecting residents with available resources.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$9.7m
Employees
19
EIN
36-2167843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rockford Park District Foundation

The Rockford Park District Foundation provides philanthropic support to the district and enables youth and community programs.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$15.3m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3083192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SwedishAmerican Health Foundation

SwedishAmerican Foundation raises funds to support SwedishAmerican Hospital and improve healthcare in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$21.4m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3097493
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winnebago Homes Association

The Winnebago Homes Association is a private foundation that rents homes to qualifying low income individuals. The organization is located in Rockford, IL.
Revenue
$912.2k
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3182028
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Oscar Mike Foundation

The Oscar Mike Foundation empowers injured veterans through adaptive sports, enhancing mobility and well-being while fostering community engagement and eliminating barriers.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
4
EIN
45-3819657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodward Charitable Trust

The Woodward Charitable Trust is a private foundation that primarily funds general welfare and medical expenses. It has made 89 grants in the past and is located in Rockford, IL.
Revenue
$924.9k
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
0
EIN
84-6025403
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smeja Homestead Foundation

The Smeja Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Rockford, IL that funds support for the historical and cultural heritage of Rockford, support for the general mission, and support for agricultural plots.
Revenue
$762.8k
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
1
EIN
26-0006112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lans Foundation

The Lans Foundation funds general charitable causes and made nine grants last year. Grantees include Family Services Of Southern Wi & Northern Il and others. It is a private foundation located in Roscoe, IL.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
0
EIN
33-1035017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blazer Foundation

The Blazer Foundation is a private foundation located in Rockford, IL that primarily funds charitable, social welfare, educational, and medical organizations. It makes grants to organizations in the city to improve the community.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$16.7m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3480054
IRS type
501(c)(3)

West Gateway Coalition

West Gateway Coalition is a private foundation in Rockford, IL that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
35-2494090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Judy and John Graff Charitable Foundation

Private foundation in Naples, FL. Funds culture, conservation, health services, welfare, philanthropy, and education. Made 13 grants last year.
Revenue
$22.2k
Assets
$278.4k
Employees
0
EIN
36-4332914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ahlstrand Family Foundation

The Ahlstrand Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Rockford, IL that primarily funds general and educational initiatives. Grantees of the foundation include Christ United Methodist Church and others, and it made 16 grants last year.
Revenue
$44.7k
Assets
$899.1k
Employees
0
EIN
61-1431979
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Miner Family Charitable Trust

Rockford-based private foundation Miner Family Charitable Trust primarily funds general funding and community hospice care, making distributions to 501 (c)(3) organizations.
Revenue
$124.5k
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
36-7414569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lello Family Foundation

The Lello Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Rockford, IL that primarily funds social welfare and educational causes. Grantees of the foundation include Northwest Community Center and several others, and it made three grants last year.
Revenue
$8,933
Assets
$219.2k
Employees
0
EIN
36-4410181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heather L Kalny Charitable Foundation

Heather L Kalny Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, IL, which was founded in 2004 and most recently had $119,176 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$119.2k
Assets
$239.8k
Employees
0
EIN
20-0509972
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John M Kalny Ii Charitable Foundation

Rockford-based private foundation funding conservation, health, philanthropy, animal services, social welfare, and education. 16 grants made last year to American Rivers Inc and others.
Revenue
$119.2k
Assets
$239.2k
Employees
0
EIN
20-0509920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Winnebago County Bar Foundation

Winnebago County Bar Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, IL, which was founded in 2000 and most recently had $12,667 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$12.7k
Assets
$128.5k
Employees
0
EIN
36-6199451
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blanche L Dawson Nursing SCH Fund

Blanche L Dawson Nursing SCH Fund is a private foundation funding nursing scholarships in Rockford, IL.
Revenue
$8,538
Assets
$272.2k
Employees
0
EIN
36-6877151
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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