Youth Development Grant Funders in Illinois
507 foundations with a documented youth development focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $311.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 507 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 youth development funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $54.2M | 257 | 2023 |
| 2 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $21.8M | 43 | 2024 |
| 3 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $17.0M | 9 | 2022 |
| 4 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $16.7M | 34 | 2024 |
| 5 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $10.8M | 4 | 2024 |
| 6 | United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | Missouri | $9.1M | 98 | 2024 |
| 7 | Youthbuild USA Inc | Massachusetts | $7.7M | 48 | 2024 |
| 8 | Homes for Children Foundation | Illinois | $7.4M | 5 | 2023 |
| 9 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $7.4M | 58 | 2024 |
| 10 | United Workforce Development Board Inc | Illinois | $5.5M | 83 | 2025 |
| 11 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | California | $5.1M | 10 | 2024 |
| 12 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | New York | $4.7M | 13 | 2023 |
| 13 | Omni Youth Services Incorporated | Illinois | $4.5M | 29 | 2024 |
| 14 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $4.3M | 11 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest youth development funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 507 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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