Education Grant Funders in Illinois
2943 foundations with a documented education focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $3.5B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 2943 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 education funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Illinois | $226.3M | 22 | 2024 |
| 2 | Loyola University Medical Center | Illinois | $180.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $105.5M | 316 | 2023 |
| 4 | Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Group | Illinois | $97.8M | 127 | 2024 |
| 5 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $91.3M | 129 | 2024 |
| 6 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $81.8M | 122 | 2024 |
| 7 | Crown Family Foundation | Illinois | $58.7M | 8 | 2024 |
| 8 | Seattle Children's Hospital | Washington | $55.2M | 7 | 2024 |
| 9 | Pritzker Family Foundation | Illinois | $53.1M | 100 | 2024 |
| 10 | State Farm Companies Foundation | Illinois | $45.7M | 19 | 2023 |
| 11 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $43.2M | 94 | 2024 |
| 12 | Iff | Illinois | $33.0M | 4 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest education funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 2943 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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