Foundations that fund organizations in New York, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for New York nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $262K to New York organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to New York around $1,800. 8 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to New York
- $262K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $1,800
- Based in IL
- 89%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to New York organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square One Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $128K | $128K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Healthy Communities Foundation | Riverside, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General operating support-strategic initiative |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organizat… |
| Trustmark Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| Woll-Yellin Family Foundation | West Bloomfield, MI | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Preselected only | Religious education |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 7 | $1,180 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Philip & Myn Rootberg Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General funding |
| The Jessica Fund C/O Carol Prins | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Lee Family Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | 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 New York, Illinois?
Square One Foundation, Healthy Communities Foundation, Field Foundation of Illinois, Trustmark Foundation, Woll-Yellin Family Foundation and 4 others reported grants to New York 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 New York. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.