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Rockford foundations

There are 136foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Rockfordmetro area. Combined, these Rockford metro foundationsemploy 37 people, earn more than $58 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $396 million.
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Types of foundations in Rockford

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
108
$27,867,179
Grantmaking public charity foundations
13
$25,402,436
Community foundations
6
$18,132,595
Corporate foundations
3
$1,052,213
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
1
$0
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Job trends for Rockford foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
85
1-10
4
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
78
$250k to $1M
17
$1M to $5M
3
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
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Directory of foundations in Rockford

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1-20 of 136

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)

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)

Crusaders Health Foundation

Advocate for accessible healthcare in Rockford, IL through education, marketing, and community awareness. Contributes to the cause through foundation donations.
Revenue
$904.4k
Assets
$8.0m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3259761
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)

SwedishAmerican Health Foundation

SwedishAmerican Foundation raises funds to support SwedishAmerican Hospital and improve healthcare in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Revenue
$615.8k
Assets
$19.7m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3097493
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)

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
$973.5k
Assets
$5.4m
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
$362.1k
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3480054
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)

Knock Out Parkinsons Incorporated

Knock Out Parkinsons Incorporated is a foundation or grantmaking organization in Loves Park, IL that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4846684
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)

Richard G Wood Forreston High School Scholarship Fund

The Richard G Wood Forreston High School Scholarship Fund is a private foundation located in Rockford, IL that primarily funds scholarship distribution. Grantees include University of Wisconsin - Platteville and others, with 11 grants made last year.
Revenue
$30.5k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
0
EIN
81-6982032
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)

Raena Brown Tuw #363

Private foundation in Rockford, IL funding annual scholarships for medical school students from Mendota, IL area including Lake Erie College of Osteopathic.
Revenue
$8,260
Assets
$222.5k
Employees
0
EIN
36-6692001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard G Wood Bertolet Memorial Library District Fund

The Richard G Wood Bertolet Memorial Library District Fund is a private foundation located in Rockford, IL that primarily funds operating expenses. Its grantees include the Bertolet Memorial Library and it made one grant last year.
Revenue
$7,795
Assets
$216.8k
Employees
0
EIN
81-6990964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William E Eickman Scholarship Trust

Scholarship Trust for 4 Ogle County high schools, providing one scholarship each to graduating seniors; nonprofit private foundation in Rockford.
Revenue
$7,240
Assets
$146.2k
Employees
0
EIN
36-7141735
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boone County Community Foundation

Boone County Community Foundation supports local charities through community donations and scholarships for qualifying students in Belvidere, IL.
Revenue
$563.1k
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
2
EIN
20-4973846
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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