Foundations that fund organizations in Bedford Park, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bedford Park nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $334K to Bedford Park organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bedford Park around $4,000. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bedford Park
- $334K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in IL
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bedford Park organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | York, PA | 1 | $172K | $172K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc | Byrdstown, TN | 1 | $5,350 | $5,350 | Preselected only | Donation to a domesticallyregistered charitable organization |
| Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals o… |
| Vranas Family Foundation Co John P Vranas | Lincolnwood, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Support needs of organization |
| Gamechangers 65-66 Foundation | Lincolnshire, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Tony Reyes Family Foundation | St Charles, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Funding |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bedford Park, Illinois?
Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86, Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust, Think Happy Thoughts Foundation Inc, Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc, Vranas Family Foundation Co John P Vranas and 2 others reported grants to Bedford Park organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bedford Park. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.