Foundations that fund organizations in Chigaco, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chigaco nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $22K to Chigaco organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chigaco around $1,000. 0 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chigaco
- $22K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IL
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chigaco organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sam J Frankino Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Operating |
| Howland Family Foundation | Norwood, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General purpose |
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 Chigaco, Illinois?
The Sam J Frankino Foundation, Howland Family Foundation, Jean & Lewis Wolff Family Foundation reported grants to Chigaco 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 Chigaco. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.