Public Health Grant Funders in Illinois
245 foundations with a documented public health focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $357.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 245 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 public health funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Washington | $71.4M | 36 | 2022 |
| 2 | Geneva Foundation of Presbyterian Homes | Illinois | $27.3M | 16 | 2025 |
| 3 | Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Washington | $27.0M | 11 | 2023 |
| 4 | Vulcan Materials Company Foundation | Alabama | $26.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $25.9M | 56 | 2023 |
| 6 | Illinois Primary Health Care Association | Illinois | $22.5M | 130 | 2023 |
| 7 | Memorial Health System Group | Illinois | $19.4M | 28 | 2024 |
| 8 | Public Health Institute of Metropolitan | Illinois | $13.8M | 177 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $7.0M | 7 | 2024 |
| 10 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $6.9M | 14 | 2024 |
| 11 | Abbvie Foundation | Illinois | $6.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | Edward-elmhurst Healthcare | Illinois | $4.5M | 26 | 2023 |
| 13 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $4.5M | 15 | 2024 |
| 14 | United States Energy Foundation | California | $4.3M | 8 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Chicago Home for Incurables | Illinois | $4.0M | 4 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest public health funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 245 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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