Economic Development Grant Funders in Illinois
83 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $177.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 83 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 economic development funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Women's Business Development Center | Illinois | $52.8M | 3050 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $16.4M | 28 | 2023 |
| 3 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $13.9M | 46 | 2024 |
| 4 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $13.8M | 83 | 2024 |
| 5 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $12.0M | 8 | 2022 |
| 6 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $10.4M | 2 | 2023 |
| 7 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $6.6M | 19 | 2023 |
| 8 | Somercor 504 Inc | Illinois | $6.3M | 432 | 2020 |
| 9 | Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Group | Illinois | $3.8M | 10 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $3.6M | 4 | 2024 |
| 11 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $3.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $3.4M | 30 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $2.9M | 7 | 2024 |
| 14 | Rural Community Assistance | District of Columbia | $2.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Pert Foundation | Illinois | $2.1M | 2 | 2022 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 83 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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