Mental Health Grant Funders in Illinois
214 foundations with a documented mental health focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $161.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 214 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 mental health funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $23.4M | 45 | 2023 |
| 2 | Seattle Children's Hospital | Washington | $21.1M | 3 | 2023 |
| 3 | Public Health Institute of Metropolitan | Illinois | $13.8M | 177 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Dupage Community Foundation | Illinois | $9.3M | 79 | 2025 |
| 5 | Illinois Children's Healthcare | Illinois | $7.8M | 61 | 2024 |
| 6 | Pritzker Family Foundation | Illinois | $6.6M | 35 | 2024 |
| 7 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $5.1M | 19 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $5.1M | 29 | 2024 |
| 9 | Marriage & Family Life Consultants Inc | North Carolina | $4.8M | 7 | 2023 |
| 10 | Shure Charitable Trust Created Uw of | Illinois | $4.3M | 3 | 2024 |
| 11 | Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Group | Illinois | $4.2M | 75 | 2024 |
| 12 | Housing Action Illinois | Illinois | $4.2M | 101 | 2024 |
| 13 | Inc Board Nfp | Illinois | $3.9M | 38 | 2025 |
| 14 | Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago | Illinois | $2.8M | 62 | 2025 |
| 15 | Heart of Illinois United Way Inc | Illinois | $2.0M | 16 | 2025 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest mental health funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 214 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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