Food & Agriculture Grant Funders in Illinois
696 foundations with a documented food & agriculture focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $624.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 696 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 food & agriculture funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ageoptions Inc | Illinois | $85.1M | 215 | 2023 |
| 2 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $76.4M | 33 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $60.5M | 137 | 2023 |
| 4 | Feeding America | Illinois | $35.6M | 32 | 2024 |
| 5 | Ageguide Northeastern Illinois | Illinois | $28.8M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Wal-mart Foundation | Arkansas | $28.3M | 9 | 2025 |
| 7 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | Illinois | $21.1M | 1748 | 2024 |
| 8 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $18.3M | 48 | 2024 |
| 9 | Conagra Brands Foundation | Nebraska | $15.3M | 3 | 2025 |
| 10 | All in Challenge Foundation | Florida | $13.3M | 2 | 2022 |
| 11 | Illinois Agricultural Association | Illinois | $11.8M | 263 | 2024 |
| 12 | Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation | Illinois | $10.1M | 12 | 2024 |
| 13 | Legge Lowden Farm Foundation Trust | Illinois | $9.8M | 7 | 2024 |
| 14 | Agesmart Community Resources | Illinois | $9.2M | 28 | 2025 |
| 15 | Gofundmeorg | California | $8.1M | 2 | 2022 |
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The funders above are the biggest food & agriculture funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 696 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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