Faith-Based Grant Funders in Illinois
125 foundations with a documented faith-based focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $77.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 125 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 funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $27.2M | 24 | 2023 |
| 2 | Aileen S Andrew Foundation | Illinois | $12.2M | 4 | 2025 |
| 3 | Butler Family Foundation | Illinois | $3.9M | 101 | 2024 |
| 4 | Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | Illinois | $3.4M | 255 | 2024 |
| 5 | Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America | Illinois | $3.0M | 3 | 2017 |
| 6 | Central Illinois Agency On Aging Inc | Illinois | $2.8M | 2 | 2024 |
| 7 | Francis Beidler Foundation | Illinois | $2.7M | 383 | 2024 |
| 8 | John Templeton Foundation | Pennsylvania | $2.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | Lester & Edna Shapiro Family Foundation | Illinois | $2.0M | 6 | 2023 |
| 10 | The Dupage Community Foundation | Illinois | $1.6M | 67 | 2025 |
| 11 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $1.5M | 8 | 2024 |
| 12 | Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #3 | Florida | $950K | 3 | 2020 |
| 13 | Foundation for Advancing Technology and | Illinois | $758K | 18 | 2018 |
| 14 | Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2 | Florida | $730K | 5 | 2022 |
| 15 | The Alton Foundation | Illinois | $692K | 4 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest faith-based funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 125 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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