Foundations that fund organizations in North Barrington, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for North Barrington nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $4,300 to North Barrington 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 North Barrington around $800. 4 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 North Barrington
- $4,300
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $800
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to North Barrington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyon Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $800 | $800 | Yes | General purpose |
| James T and Michelle a Ryan Foundation | Hawthorn Woods, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support for charitable programming |
| Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Educational |
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 North Barrington, Illinois?
The Lyon Family Foundation, The Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation, James T and Michelle a Ryan Foundation, Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc reported grants to North Barrington 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 North Barrington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.