Foundations that fund organizations in Evanstan, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Evanstan nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $10K to Evanstan organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Evanstan around $2,500. 0 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Evanstan
- $10K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IL
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Evanstan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold W and Lois F Milner Milner Foundation | Park City, UT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Daniels Family Sustainable Energy Foundation | Sebastopol, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations of the rotary foundation. |
| Daniels Family Science Foundation | Sebastopol, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations of the rotary foundation. |
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 Evanstan, Illinois?
Harold W and Lois F Milner Milner Foundation, Daniels Family Sustainable Energy Foundation, Daniels Family Science Foundation reported grants to Evanstan 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 Evanstan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.