Grant Funders in Rockford, IL
Bespoke Grants indexes 25 grant-making foundations headquartered in Rockford, Illinois — together $51.1M in recent annual giving. Their giving most often supports health care, education, higher education and faith-based (christian). Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Rockford nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Rockford
Ranked by annual giving. Each links to a full profile — giving history, grant recipients, focus areas, and how to apply.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging | $5.6M | 2024 |
| 2 | The Rockford Institute | $5.1M | 2018 |
| 3 | Young Women's Christian Association | $4.8M | 2019 |
| 4 | Atwood Foundation | $4.6M | 2018 |
| 5 | Community Foundation of Northern Il | $3.7M | 2024 |
| 6 | Isaad Foundation | $3.1M | 2024 |
| 7 | YMCA of Rock River Valley | $2.9M | 2024 |
| 8 | The Workforce Connection Inc | $2.4M | 2025 |
| 9 | Mr and Mrs George W Taylor Foundation | $2.4M | 2024 |
| 10 | United Way of Rock River Valley | $1.8M | 2025 |
| 11 | Illinois Youthbuild Coalition Inc | $1.7M | 2022 |
| 12 | Mercyhealth Development Foundation Inc | $1.6M | 2024 |
| 13 | Swedishamerican Foundation | $1.5M | 2024 |
| 14 | Blazer Foundation | $1.3M | 2024 |
| 15 | Rockford Park District Foundation | $1.2M | 2023 |
| 16 | Milestone Rocvale Foundation | $869K | 2025 |
| 17 | Rock Valley College Foundation | $861K | 2024 |
| 18 | Lifescape Community Services Inc | $783K | 2022 |
| 19 | Javon Bea Hospital | $754K | 2023 |
| 20 | Woodward Charitable Trust | $742K | 2024 |
| 21 | Central Asia Sharing Aid | $674K | 2019 |
| 22 | Rosecrance Foundation Inc | $672K | 2023 |
| 23 | G W Aldeen Fund for Missions | $649K | 2017 |
| 24 | Hope for Haitians Inc | $566K | 2022 |
| 25 | The Kjellstrom Family Foundation | $509K | 2023 |
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