Grant Funders in Evanston, IL
Bespoke Grants indexes 29 grant-making foundations headquartered in Evanston, Illinois — together $1.11B in recent annual giving. Their giving most often supports higher education, education, health care and libraries & literacy. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Evanston nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Evanston
Ranked by annual giving. Each links to a full profile — giving history, grant recipients, focus areas, and how to apply.
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The causes most commonly funded by foundations based in Evanston:
Beyond Evanston
Local funders are a starting point, not the whole picture. Most Evanston nonprofits are also eligible for statewide and national foundations — browse all grant funders in Illinois, or let Bespoke Grants match your nonprofit to funders at every level for free.