Does Illinois Tool Works Foundation accept grant applications?

Illinois Tool Works Foundation'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 Tool Works Foundation fund?

Illinois Tool Works Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include The Blackbaud Giving Fund, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc, United Way of Metro Chicago Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Illinois Tool Works Foundation give in grants?

Illinois Tool Works Foundation reported $7.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.6M over 80 grants.

Where is Illinois Tool Works Foundation located?

Illinois Tool Works Foundation is based in Glenview, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366087160.

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Illinois Tool Works Foundation

Glenview, Illinois · EIN 366087160 · Private foundation

Based in Glenview, Illinois, Illinois Tool Works Foundation has awarded $15.6M across 80 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2022. Its largest grant on record went to The Blackbaud Giving Fund. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$7.0M

Annual giving (FY2020)

$1.4M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2022

Most recent grant

What Illinois Tool Works Foundation funds

Illinois Tool Works Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Illinois Tool Works Foundation, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
The Blackbaud Giving Fund UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Charleston, SC	$5.2M	2022
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$3.1M	2020
United Way of Metro Chicago Inc UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$2.8M	2022
Scholarship America UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Minneapolis, MN	$532K	2020
Chicago Community Foundation UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$500K	2020
Scholarship America UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Minneapolis, MN	$497K	2022
Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$300K	2020
P33 Inc UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$300K	2020
National Merit Scholarship Corp UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Evanston, IL	$222K	2020
Kids First Chicago for Education UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$200K	2020
Junior Achievement of Chicago UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$192K	2020
After School Matters Inc UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$192K	2020
National Merit Scholarship Corp UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Evanston, IL	$187K	2022
Noble Network of Charter Schools UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Chicago, IL	$181K	2020
Arbogast Performing Arts Center UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE	Troy, OH	$167K	2020

Illinois Tool Works Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$7.0M

2022$8.7M

How to apply for funding from Illinois Tool Works Foundation

Illinois Tool Works Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Illinois Tool Works Foundation

Does Illinois Tool Works Foundation accept grant applications?: Illinois Tool Works Foundation'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 Tool Works Foundation fund?: Illinois Tool Works Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include The Blackbaud Giving Fund, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc, United Way of Metro Chicago Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Illinois Tool Works Foundation give in grants?: Illinois Tool Works Foundation reported $7.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.6M over 80 grants.
Where is Illinois Tool Works Foundation located?: Illinois Tool Works Foundation is based in Glenview, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366087160.
How can I find foundations similar to Illinois Tool Works Foundation?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Illinois Tool Works Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from Illinois Tool Works Foundation'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 Tool Works Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.