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Illinois Policy Institute

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 412057028  ·  Private foundation

Illinois Policy Institute is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $3.8M in assets. This page documents the 22 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Illinois Policy Institute — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.8M
Total assets
22
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Illinois Policy Institute funds

Illinois Policy Institute's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish).

Faith-Based (Jewish)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Illinois Policy Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Donors Trust
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
Alexandria, VA$1.4M2020
Donor's Trust
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.
Alexandria, VA$1.3M2017
Bradley Impact Fund
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS THE INSTITUTE
Milwaukee, WI$995K2022
Donors Trust
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
Alexandria, VA$960K2019
Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.
Chicago, IL$721K2017
Bradley Impact Fund
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS THE INSTITUTE
Milwaukee, WI$700K2024
Franklin News Foundation
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
Chicago, IL$595K2018
Donors Trust
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
Alexandria, VA$526K2018
Bradley Impact Fund
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS THE INSTITUTE
Milwaukee, WI$500K2023
Think Freely Media
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.
Chicago, IL$425K2017
Project Six
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PR
Chicago, IL$204K2017
Liberty Justice Center
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.
Chicago, IL$185K2017
Liberty Justice Center
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.
Chicago, IL$148K2015
Liberty Justice Center
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
Chicago, IL$30K2020
Think Freely Media
GRANT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE.
Chicago, IL$26K2015

Illinois Policy Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2015$178K
2017$2.8M
2018$1.1M
2019$987K
2020$1.4M
2022$995K
2023$500K
2024$700K

How to apply for funding from Illinois Policy Institute

Illinois Policy Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at illinoispolicy.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Illinois Policy Institute

Does Illinois Policy Institute accept grant applications?
Illinois Policy Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Illinois Policy Institute fund?
Illinois Policy Institute's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Recent recipients include Donors Trust, Donor's Trust, Bradley Impact Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Illinois Policy Institute give in grants?
Illinois Policy Institute reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.7M over 22 grants.
Where is Illinois Policy Institute located?
Illinois Policy Institute is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 412057028.
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About this profile. This page is built from Illinois Policy Institute's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Illinois Policy Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.