Foundations that fund organizations in Hickory Hills, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hickory Hills nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $228K to Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills around $68K. 0 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 Hickory Hills
- $228K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $68K
- Based in IL
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hickory Hills organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhl Foundation US Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General support |
| Good Planet Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $68K | $68K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Biel Family Foundation C/O Janice Biel | Slinger, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Pentair Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Matching Gift |
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 Hickory Hills, Illinois?
Nhl Foundation US Inc, Good Planet Foundation, Biel Family Foundation C/O Janice Biel, Pentair Foundation reported grants to Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.