Foundations that fund organizations in Chciago, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chciago nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $570K to Chciago organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chciago around $10K. 8 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chciago
- $570K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IL
- 89%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chciago organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerus Foundation Inc | Northbrook, IL | 2 | $450K | $225K | Preselected only | Marketing & Recruitment - FY23 (school year 2022-2023); Program implementation at 2 Austin-based schools 2023-2024 |
| Jentes Family Foundation C/O Topel Forman | Chicago, IL | 3 | $36K | $10K | Preselected only | To further program services |
| Kiphart Family Foundation | Key Largo, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Roche Family Foundation Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted Charitable Gift |
| The Kipper Family Foundation | Frankfort, IL | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Stearns Family Charitable Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Training and educational support |
| Robert W Goltermann and Marcia M Goltermann Charitable Trust | Elmhurst, IL | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Preselected only | General operating support |
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 Chciago, Illinois?
Caerus Foundation Inc, Jentes Family Foundation C/O Topel Forman, Kiphart Family Foundation, The Roche Family Foundation Inc, Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Chciago 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 Chciago. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.