Grant Funders in Winnetka, IL
Bespoke Grants indexes 13 grant-making foundations headquartered in Winnetka, Illinois — together $17.0M in indexed annual giving. Their giving most often supports higher education, health care, food & agriculture and arts & culture. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Winnetka nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Winnetka
Ranked by giving in available IRS summaries. Filings may cover different years; these totals are not a current-year funding pool. Each links to a public overview and up to three sample grants. Full grant history and research tools require All access at $19/month.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John D and Alexandra Nichols Family | $3.7M | 2024 |
| 2 | Gantz Family Foundation | $2.3M | 2023 |
| 3 | Bobbie and Stanton Cook | $1.5M | 2024 |
| 4 | The John C and Carolyn Noonan Parmer | $1.4M | 2024 |
| 5 | Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation | $1.4M | 2020 |
| 6 | Paul Bechtner Foundation | $1.3M | 2024 |
| 7 | Sonja & F Conrad Fischer Foundation | $1.2M | 2024 |
| 8 | North Shore Country Day School Foundation | $1.2M | 2024 |
| 9 | Sargent Family Foundation | $724K | 2024 |
| 10 | Jane W and David M Stone Charitable | $625K | 2024 |
| 11 | Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund | $580K | 2024 |
| 12 | Quercia Foundation | $570K | 2024 |
| 13 | Higher Path Foundation | $505K | 2020 |
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