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Public Safety Grant Funders in Illinois
34 foundations with a documented public safety focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $10.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a full giving profile, and Bespoke Grants will match all 34 against your nonprofit's specific mission, for free.
34
Public safety funders
$10.5M
Given to Illinois nonprofits
167
Grants on record
2025
Most recent giving
Most active public safety funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $4.9M | 22 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $1.1M | 6 | 2023 |
| 3 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $440K | 9 | 2024 |
| 4 | United Way of New York City | New York | $345K | 5 | 2024 |
| 5 | Old Capitol Foundation | Illinois | $335K | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable | Illinois | $202K | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | Jolita L Arzbaecher Charitable | Illinois | $200K | 2 | 2022 |
| 8 | Gary Sinise Foundation | California | $176K | 8 | 2024 |
| 9 | Illinois Propane Education and Research | Illinois | $164K | 3 | 2023 |
| 10 | United Way of Central Illinois Inc | Illinois | $163K | 3 | 2020 |
| 11 | Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago | Illinois | $155K | 2 | 2024 |
| 12 | Smysor Elizabeth Charitable 8455000017 | Illinois | $120K | 4 | 2025 |
| 13 | Union Pacific Foundation | Nebraska | $112K | 3 | 2020 |
| 14 | James Orlandini Foundation | Illinois | $90K | 4 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest public safety funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 34 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. Free, no credit card.
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How this list is built. Bespoke Grants indexes 13M+ grants from public IRS Form 990 filings. This page shows foundations whose giving carries a documented public safety focus and that have funded Illinois nonprofits. Giving figures reflect each funder's total recent grants to Illinois recipients. IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag; figures are current through the most recent available filings.