Animal Welfare Grant Funders in Illinois
385 foundations with a documented animal welfare focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $704.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 385 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active animal welfare funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vulcan Materials Company Foundation | Alabama | $26.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $22.3M | 77 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $15.3M | 32 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $12.2M | 17 | 2024 |
| 5 | Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | Kentucky | $8.0M | 4 | 2023 |
| 6 | Zwirner Foundation | Illinois | $8.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 7 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Illinois | $7.8M | 9 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Khan Foundation Inc | Illinois | $7.2M | 2 | 2024 |
| 9 | Walter Family Foundation Inc | Illinois | $7.2M | 8 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest animal welfare funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 385 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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