Foundations that fund organizations in Chicgo, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chicgo nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $248K to Chicgo organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chicgo around $40K. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chicgo
- $248K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $40K
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chicgo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coleman Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | General Operating Support - Health |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (aka) Vna Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | To engage hard to reach members of the community in the hea… |
| James J Capone Charitable Foundati C/O Lisa Troy Trustee | Farmington, CT | 1 | $6,676 | $6,676 | Preselected only | General charitable purpose |
| Horner Foundation C/O Linda Hanan | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Chicgo, Illinois?
The Coleman Foundation Inc, Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (aka) Vna Foundation, James J Capone Charitable Foundati C/O Lisa Troy Trustee, Horner Foundation C/O Linda Hanan reported grants to Chicgo 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 Chicgo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.