Faith-Based (Christian) Grant Funders in Illinois
435 foundations with a documented faith-based (christian) focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $266.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 435 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 faith-based (christian) funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $19.9M | 32 | 2023 |
| 2 | Bill Winston Ministries | Illinois | $16.9M | 6 | 2020 |
| 3 | Servant Foundation | Kansas | $11.2M | 153 | 2025 |
| 4 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $5.9M | 16 | 2024 |
| 5 | John Templeton Foundation | Pennsylvania | $5.3M | 11 | 2024 |
| 6 | International Generosity Foundation | Florida | $4.0M | 14 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc | Nevada | $3.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $3.6M | 41 | 2023 |
| 9 | Fjarli Foundation | Oregon | $3.1M | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Gies Foundation | Illinois | $2.9M | 8 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Signatry Charitable Trust | Kansas | $2.5M | 31 | 2024 |
| 12 | Dean & Barbara White | Indiana | $2.5M | 2 | 2022 |
| 13 | Danish Home Foundation | Illinois | $2.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 14 | Awana Clubs International | Illinois | $1.9M | 4 | 2019 |
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The funders above are the biggest faith-based (christian) funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 435 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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