International Development Grant Funders in Illinois
284 foundations with a documented international development focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $459.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 284 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 international development funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan | Illinois | $199.7M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | Illinois Coalition for Immigrant | Illinois | $57.8M | 390 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $28.2M | 47 | 2023 |
| 4 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $15.3M | 20 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Carle Foundation | Illinois | $15.3M | 16 | 2024 |
| 6 | Open Society Institute | New York | $12.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 7 | Valhalla Foundation | California | $11.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $7.5M | 14 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $4.2M | 89 | 2025 |
| 10 | Path | Washington | $4.1M | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation | Utah | $2.6M | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest international development funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 284 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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