Updated Nov 1, 2026
Private foundations based in Elmhurst, Illinois
6 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, holding $20M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 0 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alben F Bates and Clara G Bates Foundationsince 1955 | $709K156 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Declaration of Tr Establishing St Rita Mercy Foundationsince 2016 | $270K7 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $4.3M |
| Thing 1 2 3 Foundationsince 2000 | $257K26 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $3.4M |
| John F Smiekel Foundationsince 2019 | $220K11 grants · 2025 | $16K | Preselected only | $4.5M |
| Fermata Charitable Foundationsince 2007 | $186K17 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $5.7M |
| Arvey Foundationsince 1968 | $132K20 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.3M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Illinois
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Illinois Arts Council Agency — Organizational GrantsStateIllinois Arts Council Agency | Illinois Arts Council Agency | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Illinois Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateIllinois Humanities | Illinois Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Elmhurst, Illinois?
Our directory lists 6 private grantmaking foundations in Elmhurst, Illinois with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $20M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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