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Illinois public foundations

There are 697 grantmaking public charity foundations in Illinois. Combined, these Illinoisan public foundations employ 12,214 people, earn more than $6 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $17 billion.
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Types of public foundations in Illinois

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
697
 
$6,160,809,293
Community foundations
 
167
 
$2,956,848,804
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Public foundations by major Illinois cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Chicago
 
469
 
$3,794,567,924
St. Louis, MO
 
31
 
$8,716,209
Peoria
 
25
 
$11,778,843
Champaign
 
20
 
$2,010,080,013
Davenport, IA
 
17
 
$10,980,622
Springfield, IL
 
13
 
$29,788,598
Rockford
 
12
 
$22,935,484
Bloomington, IL
 
10
 
$5,859,502
Danville
 
6
 
$0
Carbondale
 
6
 
$2,097,607
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Job trends for Illinois public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
187
1-10
 
49
11-25
 
13
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of public foundations in Illinois

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
209
$250k to $1M
 
61
$1M to $5M
 
42
$5M to $25M
 
29
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of public foundations in Illinois

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1-20 of 697

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)

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
$105.3m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
15
EIN
36-3689171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

To be recognized as a trusted philanthropic leader in the communities we serve through the delivery of the highest quality donor services, customized and unique grant and scholarship programs, and bold initiatives to address community needs.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$148.6m
Employees
11
EIN
36-6086742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elks National Foundation

The Foundation's mission is to help the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America (BPOE) build stronger communities by offering college scholarships, funding programs that build the character and confidence of youth, serving ....
Revenue
$61.6m
Assets
$885.0m
Employees
25
EIN
26-3718342
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Cubs Charities

To provide increased access to sports opportunities and target improvements in health, fitness and education for those at risk. We partner with the most effective programs and organizations to achieve positive impact and demonstrated results.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$13.3m
Employees
42
EIN
36-3443543
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DuPage Community Foundation

The DuPage Foundation seeks to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County by fostering philanthropy, connecting donors to area needs and building community partnerships.
Revenue
$23.3m
Assets
$147.7m
Employees
17
EIN
36-3978733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brothers Communities and Ministries Investment Trust

The Brothers Communities and Ministries Investment Trust administers funds to support holistic outreach, health care, and services for the vulnerable and marginalized.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$135.3m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4390471
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Grundy County

Community Foundation of Grundy County identifies and responds to the area's critical needs, invests in local programs, grants, and scholarships.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
3
EIN
36-4299824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moose Foundation

The Moose Foundation supports Mooseheart Child City & School, Moosehaven, and Moose Charities with operations, maintenance and scholarships. Located in Mooseheart, IL.
Revenue
$13.3m
Assets
$298.8m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3993733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jackson Park Hospital Foundation

The Foundation for Jackson Park Hospital raises funds to support the mission and strategic goals of Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center.
Revenue
$99.0m
Assets
$139.7m
Employees
812
EIN
36-2448028
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Advocate Charitable Foundation

Advocate Charitable Foundation raises funds for health care, supports clinical programs, special needs patients, and medical education.
Revenue
$38.4m
Assets
$194.7m
Employees
56
EIN
36-3297360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

VELA Education Fund

VELA Education Fund supports education innovation by funding custom programs for learners, increasing nontraditional education awareness and accelerating community adoption.
Revenue
$18.5m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
8
EIN
84-4185046
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William H Miner Foundation

The William H Miner Foundation operates as a public foundation, generating total revenues of $12,025,973 in the previous year.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$128.6m
Employees
0
EIN
36-1488081
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund

Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Chicago, IL whose mission is: To provide support to the Jewish federation of metropolitan Chicago and its goals.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$189.8m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3623264
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Evanston Community Foundation (ECF)

The Evanston Community Foundation is dedicated to enriching Evanston and the lives of its people, now and in the future.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$44.7m
Employees
21
EIN
36-3466802
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation (OPRFCF)

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation stimulates and facilitates individual philanthropy;prudently manages donor funds;makes responsive and informed grants; and,convenes resources to address community priorities and interests.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$55.6m
Employees
8
EIN
36-4150724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mandeko Foundation

The Mandeko Foundation promotes charitable, educational, and religious purposes, granting funds to qualified tax-exempt organizations in alignment with the Jewish Federation's guidelines.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$11.3m
Employees
0
EIN
99-2648874
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dekalb County Community Foundation (DCCF)

Dekalb County Community Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County by proactively addressing community needs and expanding, managing, and distributing philanthropic resources.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$75.4m
Employees
14
EIN
36-3788167
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation provides philanthropic support to help meet the diverse needs in communities throughout Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, and Shelby counties.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$74.3m
Employees
4
EIN
37-1390271
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moose Charities

Moose Charities' primary goal is providing the necessary resources for the continued support and maintenance of the Mooseheart Child City and School and the Moosehaven retirement community.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
6
EIN
36-3993740
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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