Foundations that fund organizations in Crestwood, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Crestwood nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $683K to Crestwood organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
28 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Crestwood around $10K. 11 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Crestwood
- $683K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 28
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IL
- 52%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Crestwood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation | Highland, IN | 1 | $320K | $320K | Preselected only | Kamp cottage |
| Nkc Family Foundation | Geneva, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Grace and Mercy Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $55K | $55K | Preselected only | Education |
| The Brandsma Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 8 | $37K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Pursue Possibilities Engaging level fund; Silver for Elim Diutch Festival fund; Elim Capital Campaign |
| The Walsh Foundation C/O Mjms Family Office Services LLC | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Bos Family Foundation | Demotte, IN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General expenses |
| Colosimo Family Foundation | Oak Lawn, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Education |
| Executive Construction Foundation | Hillside, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general operating support |
| Stewardship Foundation | Escondido, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| The Blue Island Community Healthcare Foundation | Blue Island, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Funding to support the pathways program |
| Kenneth and Alice Martin Family Foundation Inc | Newton, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Religious Education |
| The Bersted Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | 1 | $8,386 | $8,386 | Yes | Donation of school supplies & other educational items |
| The John and Phyllis Groot Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Elim Game Day |
| The Kharis Foundation Inc | Schererville, IN | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Unrestricted contribution to general fund |
| Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation | Hillside, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted purpose |
| Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc | Tinley Park, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | HOPE packs program |
| Andrew Family Foundation | Orland Park, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable Event |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| De Witt Families Conduit Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Annual support |
| Van Baren Foundation | Beecher, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted - education |
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 Crestwood, Illinois?
Nicholas Leep & Hilda Leep Foundation, Nkc Family Foundation, The Grace and Mercy Foundation Inc, The Brandsma Family Foundation, The Walsh Foundation C/O Mjms Family Office Services LLC and 16 others reported grants to Crestwood 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 Crestwood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.