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Northern Illinois Food Bank

Geneva, Illinois  ·  EIN 363203648  ·  Private foundation

Northern Illinois Food Bank is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $142.8M in annual giving against $59.0M in assets. This page documents the 644 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Northern Illinois Food Bank — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$142.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$59.0M
Total assets
644
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Northern Illinois Food Bank funds

Northern Illinois Food Bank's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based, food & agriculture.

Adult EducationArts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include families, veterans.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Northern Illinois Food Bank, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Loaves & Fishes Community Services
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Naperville, IL$100K2022
Food for Greater Elgin
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Elgin, IL$95K2022
4 Kids Sake Inc Food Pantry
FEED THE HUNGRY
Bolingbrook, IL$90K2022
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
FEED THE HUNGRY
Aurora, IL$80K2022
Midwest Veteran's Food and Nutrition Resource Ctr
FEED THE HUNGRY,INCR. CAPACITY
North Chicago, IL$68K2022
Morningstar Mission
FEED THE HUNGRY
Joliet, IL$63K2023
Action Love Food Pantry
FEED THE HUNGRY
Monee, IL$50K2022
Morningstar Mission
FEED THE HUNGRY
Joliet, IL$41K2020
Kendall County Community Food Pantry
FEED THE HUNGRY
Yorkville, IL$39K2023
Barb Food Mart
FEED THE HUNGRY
Dekalb, IL$37K2022
Kuzma Care Cottage
FEED THE HUNGRY
Wilmington, IL$35K2022
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
FEED THE HUNGRY
Aurora, IL$33K2023
North Point Church Food Pantry
FEED THE HUNGRY,INCR. CAPACITY
Winthrop Harbor, IL$31K2019
St John Lutheran Church
FEED THE HUNGRY,INCR. CAPACITY
Joliet, IL$30K2022
Rahmah Interfaith Food Pantry
FEED THE HUNGRY,INCR. CAPACITY
Lake Villa, IL$30K2022

Northern Illinois Food Bank giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$111K
2018$85K
2019$149K
2020$694K
2022$1.3M
2023$537K

How to apply for funding from Northern Illinois Food Bank

Northern Illinois Food Bank'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 solvehungertoday.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Northern Illinois Food Bank

Does Northern Illinois Food Bank accept grant applications?
Northern Illinois Food Bank'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 Northern Illinois Food Bank fund?
Northern Illinois Food Bank's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Loaves & Fishes Community Services, Food for Greater Elgin, 4 Kids Sake Inc Food Pantry. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Northern Illinois Food Bank give in grants?
Northern Illinois Food Bank reported $142.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 644 grants.
Where is Northern Illinois Food Bank located?
Northern Illinois Food Bank is based in Geneva, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363203648.
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About this profile. This page is built from Northern Illinois Food Bank'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 Northern Illinois Food Bank. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.