Early Childhood Education Grant Funders in Illinois
90 foundations with a documented early childhood education focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $157.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 90 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 early childhood education funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Commons Association | Illinois | $24.2M | 10 | 2023 |
| 2 | Ounce of Prevention Fund | Illinois | $22.9M | 21 | 2022 |
| 3 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $17.6M | 20 | 2023 |
| 4 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $17.0M | 21 | 2024 |
| 5 | Henry Booth House | Illinois | $9.8M | 24 | 2025 |
| 6 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $9.6M | 26 | 2023 |
| 7 | YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | Illinois | $7.2M | 53 | 2024 |
| 8 | Pritzker Family Foundation | Illinois | $7.1M | 65 | 2024 |
| 9 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Missouri | $5.7M | 48 | 2024 |
| 10 | Pillars Community Health | Illinois | $5.4M | 3 | 2020 |
| 11 | Childcare Network of Evanston | Illinois | $5.0M | 23 | 2022 |
| 12 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $4.0M | 8 | 2024 |
| 13 | Valhalla Foundation | California | $1.9M | 3 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Dupage Community Foundation | Illinois | $1.6M | 28 | 2025 |
| 15 | Heart of Illinois United Way Inc | Illinois | $1.1M | 4 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest early childhood education funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 90 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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