Criminal Justice Grant Funders in Illinois
54 foundations with a documented criminal justice focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $49.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 54 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 criminal justice funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $19.2M | 80 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $7.5M | 14 | 2024 |
| 3 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $4.3M | 10 | 2024 |
| 4 | Pritzker Family Foundation | Illinois | $3.2M | 29 | 2024 |
| 5 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Texas | $3.0M | 13 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $2.0M | 12 | 2023 |
| 7 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $1.4M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Chicago Beyond Inc | Illinois | $1.2M | 3 | 2020 |
| 9 | Open Society Institute | New York | $886K | 21 | 2023 |
| 10 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $800K | 3 | 2020 |
| 11 | Merlin & Jo Ann Fjarli Foundation Inc | Oregon | $695K | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | Accountable Justice Action Fund | California | $480K | 7 | 2024 |
| 13 | Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Wisconsin | $461K | 2 | 2024 |
| 14 | Michael Reese Health Trust | Illinois | $385K | 3 | 2025 |
| 15 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $285K | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest criminal justice funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 54 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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