Environment & Conservation Grant Funders in Illinois
381 foundations with a documented environment & conservation focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $328.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 381 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 environment & conservation funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $29.9M | 80 | 2023 |
| 2 | Vulcan Materials Company Foundation | Alabama | $26.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 3 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Illinois | $26.2M | 76 | 2024 |
| 4 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $11.5M | 37 | 2024 |
| 5 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | $9.1M | 55 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Joyce Foundation | Illinois | $8.8M | 49 | 2024 |
| 7 | Walder Foundation | Delaware | $7.9M | 49 | 2024 |
| 8 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $7.4M | 26 | 2024 |
| 9 | Anne Ray Foundation | Minnesota | $7.1M | 4 | 2023 |
| 10 | The Nature Conservancy | Virginia | $6.6M | 117 | 2024 |
| 11 | Exelon Foundation | Illinois | $6.0M | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest environment & conservation funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 381 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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