Updated Nov 2, 2026
Private foundations based in Palos Heights, Illinois
4 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Palos Heights, Illinois, holding $28M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Owens Foundationsince 1987 | $1.3M1 grants · 2024 | $1.3M | Preselected only | $14M |
| George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fundsince 2010 | $235K9 grants · 2024 | $28K | Preselected only | $4.9M |
| Anna May Babe Ahern Foundationsince 2005 | $173K11 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $7.5M |
| Universal Foundation of Illinois Incsince 2017 | — | — | Preselected only | $1.1M |
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 Palos Heights, Illinois?
Our directory lists 4 private grantmaking foundations in Palos Heights, Illinois with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $28M. 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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