Civil Rights & Social Justice Grant Funders in Illinois
97 foundations with a documented civil rights & social justice focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $153.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 97 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 civil rights & social justice funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $12.0M | 66 | 2024 |
| 2 | Gray Collection Trust | Illinois | $11.9M | 2 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $10.7M | 34 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $8.3M | 33 | 2024 |
| 5 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $8.1M | 19 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $6.2M | 13 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $1.8M | 3 | 2024 |
| 8 | Marguerite Casey Foundation | Washington | $1.7M | 4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Crankstart Foundation | California | $1.2M | 3 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest civil rights & social justice funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 97 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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