Foundations that fund organizations in Northlake, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Northlake nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $50K to Northlake organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Northlake around $6,500. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Northlake
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in IL
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Northlake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Cares Charities | Northlake, IL | 2 | $28K | $14K | Preselected only | General support; General support athletics |
| Sarode Foundation Inc | Palatine, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Chartiable contribution |
| Thomas W Dower Foundation | Kenilworth, IL | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the r… |
| Susan and Raj Chacko Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Annual Charitable Donation |
| Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation | Bannockburn, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Northlake, Illinois?
Custom Cares Charities, Sarode Foundation Inc, Thomas W Dower Foundation, Susan and Raj Chacko Foundation, Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation reported grants to Northlake 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 Northlake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.