Foundations that fund organizations in Summit, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Summit nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $4.0M to Summit organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Summit around $2,000. 8 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Summit
- $4.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Summit organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4.0M | $4.0M | Preselected only | In support of general operations |
| Robert Galvin Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Public charity |
| Ingredion Charitable Foundation | Westchester, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Financial Assistance and Scholarships for higher education |
| Alliant Credit Union Foundation | Chicago, IL | 5 | $2,600 | $500 | Yes | Employee/team philanthropy; Community leadership award |
| Donald Learner Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | For Donald Learner Student-Athlete College Scholarship Supp… |
| Circle of Service Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,235 | $1,235 | Yes | Non-cash charitable contributions |
| Marquette Bank Affordable Housing Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Community development |
| The Guzior Family Foundation | Homer Glen, IL | 1 | — | Preselected only | Religious |
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 Summit, Illinois?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Robert Galvin Foundation, Ingredion Charitable Foundation, Alliant Credit Union Foundation, Donald Learner Family Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Summit 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 Summit. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.