Foundations that fund organizations in Riverdale, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Riverdale nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $806K to Riverdale organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Riverdale around $4,500. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Riverdale
- $806K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Riverdale organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Vision Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $800K | $400K | Preselected only | to support electrification and sustainability community ini…; To provide general operating support |
| Marquette Bank Affordable Housing Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | First time home buyer grant |
| The Charles Jacob Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unresticted |
| 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 Riverdale, Illinois?
Builders Vision Foundation, Marquette Bank Affordable Housing Foundation, The Charles Jacob Foundation, The Gene Roman Family Foundation reported grants to Riverdale 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 Riverdale. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.