Foundations that fund organizations in Park Ridge, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Park Ridge nonprofits
132 private foundations gave $2.7M to Park Ridge organizations in their latest filings; 32 of the 100 that say either way accept applications.
180 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Park Ridge around $6,677. 66 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 132
- Accept applications
- 32
- of 100 that state a policy
- Dollars to Park Ridge
- $2.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 180
- Typical median grant
- $6,677
- Based in IL
- 66%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Park Ridge organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchossois Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $310K | $310K | Preselected only | Tdff pmt 2/3 tech; mktg; bus coach |
| Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust | Po Box Chica, IL | 1 | $260K | $260K | Yes | Residential improvements |
| Michel Library Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $226K | $226K | Preselected only | General support |
| Debicki Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $105K | $53K | Preselected only | Disability outreach; Disability and community outreach |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Chicago, IL | 2 | $105K | $53K | Yes | General operating; Program |
| The Alro Steel Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Louis & Harold Price Foundation | Woodbridge, NJ | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Gift to Avenues to Independence - Edward Jones |
| The Coleman Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 3 | $100K | $25K | Yes | General Operating Support - Intellectual & Developmental Di… |
| Jklm Family Foundation | Frankfort, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General |
| Stanley Bagnasco Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $77K | $77K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Mark Morton Memorial Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Charitable |
| Edward & Wanda Jordan Family Foundation Co Deborah Duvair | Glen Ellyn, IL | 4 | $70K | $15K | Preselected only | Safe housing for young childre; Operation support for local theatre; Home repair |
| Frawley Family Foundation | Addison, IL | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Circle of Service Foundation | Chicago, IL | 3 | $65K | $20K | Yes | Community services |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (aka) Vna Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | To address the health and wellness needs of homeless youth… |
| Bobbie and Stanton Cook Family Foundation | Winnetka, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Vbp living business school |
| James V Harkness Foundation | Po Box Chica, IL | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Coville-Triest Family Foundation | Hartland, MI | 1 | $43K | $43K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The a Montgomery Ward Foundation | Dallas, TX | 3 | $39K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted general; Accessible minivan |
| Charles D & Mary a Bauer Foundation | Williamsville, NY | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Contract jobs program |
| Adreani Foundation | Park Ridge, IL | 9 | $35K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General use |
| Mesa Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Charitable support |
| Sage Foundation | Brighton, MI | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | General, charitable, educational; General, charitable, educational - Concerts in the Park pro… |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 2 | $29K | $15K | Yes | Strong Families; Matching |
| Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation C/O Impact House | Chicago, IL | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | For General Operating Support. The agency operates Maria's…; For the Oral Health Care Program for Low-Income Adults with… |
| The Christopher L & M Susan Gust Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General purpose |
| Lynch Family Foundation | Prospect Heights, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | See above |
| Fred J Brunner Foundation | Bensenville, IL | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Nursing services for adults with special needs; Programs for children, youths and adults impacted by autism… |
| The George L Shields Foundation Inc C/O Robert M Reiner Treasurer | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | For program services |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | Chicago, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Project - funding for a specific project or program |
| John H & Ann G Rhodes Foundation Inc | Woodstock, IL | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | In support of organization's mission |
| Ignite the Way | Park Ridge, IL | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Paid to individuals pursuant to exempt purpose, details ava… |
| Seibert Family Foundation Nfp | Park Ridge, IL | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Bjb Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant in support of the organization's tax exe… |
| Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable Trust | Dundee, IL | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Arvd Foundation C/O Susan Dolan | Park Ridge, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Assistance to the underprivileged |
| Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Roppel Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | Chicago, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Hannah & Frank Grossman Charitable Trust II | Frankfort, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Thing 123 Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation | Bannockburn, IL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Rose & Alice Koffend Foundation C/O Roger J Hymen | Northbrook, IL | 3 | $11K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General |
| The Donald McNeeley Foundation | Downers Grove, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Tuttleman Foundation | Erwinna, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Rice Foundation | Skokie, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Glen Ellyn Titans Foundation | Glen Ellyn, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Nogwog Fund Nfp | Deer Park, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Dan and Suzanne Vucovich Family Foundation | Mooresville, NC | 2 | $9,500 | $4,750 | Preselected only | Autism services; Sponsorship autism awareness |
| Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation | Glenview, IL | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Preselected only | Fund childrens hospital |
| George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities | Arlington Heights, IL | 3 | $9,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Social assistance |
| Simons Family Foundation | Glenview, IL | 2 | $8,340 | $4,170 | Preselected only | Religious; Human services |
| The Galter Foundation | Niles, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | To foster and promote activities of recipient |
| Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | Oak Park, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Exempt Purpose of Organization |
| Reichert Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| James J Capone Charitable Foundati C/O Lisa Troy Trustee | Farmington, CT | 1 | $6,677 | $6,677 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Faf Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation to foundation |
| The Kroger Co Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Organization's charitable purpose |
| Lakshmi Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Pelican Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | After-school programs for children and teens with Autism Sp… |
| Russell Johnson Foundation C/O Roger J Hymen | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Eisenbrandt Family Foundation | Joliet, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General Donation - Church |
| Raynie Foundation | Champaign, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Aid in charitable purpose |
| Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation C/O Harrison Llp | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Sueske W & C Charitable Tr 21580 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating purposes |
| The David M Gabrielsen Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Webb Foundation | Winthrop Harbor, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Safe harour house |
| McCortney Foundation | Park Ridge, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $4,746 | $4,746 | Yes | General contribution |
| The Helen & George Schonewolf Foundation | Huntingdon Valley, PA | 1 | $4,641 | $4,641 | Preselected only | General fund |
| 633 Immi Foundation Inc | Westfield, IN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | For general operating support; For the food pantry |
| Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Public support |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 2 | $3,250 | $1,625 | Preselected only | Dollars for doers |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 4 | $3,215 | $850 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Borchardt Family Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Non-specified use |
| Mazzolin Family Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Wormald Family Foundation Inc the C/O Ellen Kight | Destin, FL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Paresh & Shimul Shah Family Foundation I | Hicksville, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Supporting mdrt members |
| Master Educational Assistance Foundation | Oak Park, IL | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Pritzker Military Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Finnegan Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | For services to evanston youth |
| Adreani Family Foundation | Park Ridge, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General use |
| Robert R Nathan Philanthropic Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Host educational seminars and support academic growth throu… |
| Angell Family Foundation Co Nancy Angell Babendir | Skokie, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 5 | $2,202 | $400 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc | Rumson, NJ | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Pajeau Children's Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,064 | $2,064 | Preselected only | General support |
| Viking Global Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| McCabe Family Foundation | Park Ridge, IL | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable uses; General charitable purposes |
| Kln Foundation | Southlake, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Jx Gives Back Family Foundation Inc C/O Mark Muskevitsch | Hartland, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Buhler Kapsalis Family Foundation | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Educational support |
| Word & Deed Foundation of Immi Inc | Westfield, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Furthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ |
| William R and Mary Anne Litgen Family Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Dermody Properties Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Funds would specifically be utilized to purchase 6 apple md… |
| Howard and Geraldine Knaack Foundation | Crystal Lake, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Timken Co Charitable & Educational Fund | North Canton, OH | 2 | $1,750 | $875 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Patricia and Alan Guerrieri Family Foundation Inc | Ocean City, MD | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| New Harbor Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | 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 Park Ridge, Illinois?
The Duchossois Family Foundation, Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust, Michel Library Trust, Debicki Foundation, Arie and Ida Crown Memorial and 95 others reported grants to Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.