Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Illinois
657 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $731.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 657 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 arts & culture funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $67.1M | 161 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $58.1M | 196 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $40.3M | 57 | 2024 |
| 4 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $32.7M | 20 | 2024 |
| 5 | Vulcan Materials Company Foundation | Alabama | $26.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 6 | Leonard and Ruth Horwich Family | Illinois | $14.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 7 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Illinois | $12.6M | 27 | 2025 |
| 8 | Cy Twombly Foundation | New York | $11.6M | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $10.8M | 43 | 2024 |
| 10 | Paramount Arts Centre | Illinois | $10.7M | 6 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 657 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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