Community Improvement Grant Funders in Illinois
309 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $822.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 309 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 community improvement funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $353.6M | 53 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $84.5M | 183 | 2023 |
| 3 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $52.6M | 35 | 2024 |
| 4 | Crown Family Foundation | Illinois | $28.6M | 4 | 2024 |
| 5 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $27.2M | 129 | 2024 |
| 6 | Vulcan Materials Company Foundation | Alabama | $26.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 7 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $23.2M | 66 | 2024 |
| 8 | A Better Chicago | Illinois | $15.5M | 117 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Rhoades Foundation | Illinois | $14.1M | 107 | 2018 |
| 10 | Aileen S Andrew Foundation | Illinois | $12.2M | 4 | 2025 |
| 11 | Paul a & Joan S Rubschlager Foundation | Illinois | $12.0M | 116 | 2024 |
| 12 | Memorial Health System Group | Illinois | $9.7M | 8 | 2024 |
| 13 | Community Foundation of Central Illinois Depositor | Illinois | $9.6M | 3 | 2023 |
| 14 | The Hearthland Foundation | California | $9.6M | 8 | 2024 |
| 15 | Austin Coming Together | Illinois | $8.6M | 45 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 309 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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