Foundations that fund organizations in Chicagoi, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chicagoi nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $11K to Chicagoi organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chicagoi around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chicagoi
- $11K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chicagoi organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation | Bonita Springs, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Aaron Or Peggy Selber Foundation in | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Jessica Fund C/O Carol Prins | Chicago, IL | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | 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 Chicagoi, Illinois?
Patrick a & Mary B O'Neil Foundation, Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation, The Aaron Or Peggy Selber Foundation in, The Jessica Fund C/O Carol Prins reported grants to Chicagoi 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 Chicagoi. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.