Foundations that fund organizations in Richton Park, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Richton Park nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $16K to Richton Park organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Richton Park around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Richton Park
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IL
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Richton Park organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | 1 | $8,629 | $8,629 | Yes | Donation of school supplies & other educational items |
| Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation | North Aurora, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| New Harbor Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,470 | $1,470 | Preselected only | Youth organizations |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| The Gene Roman Family Foundation | Mokena, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | As determined bybeneficiary of grant |
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 Richton Park, Illinois?
Enchanted Backpack, Neil & Ginny Gerald Family Foundation, Cvs Foundation, New Harbor Charitable Foundation, Baird Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Richton Park 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 Richton Park. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.