Foundations that fund organizations in Various, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Various nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $49M to Various organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Various around $13K. 9 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Various
- $49M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Various organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steans Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $41M | $21M | Preselected only | General support |
| Walgreens Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 3 | $9.7M | $500K | Preselected only | Prevent the onset & spread of flu.; Presidential library; Providing fresh produce to in need families |
| Absher Charitable Foundation Inc | Carmi, IL | 1 | $684K | $684K | Preselected only | To provide scholarships to universities for approved studen… |
| Porat Family Charitable Foundation Joan Porat | Chicago, IL | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | General funding |
| Rld Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Richard H and Joann R Larson Family Foundation Inc | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $9,750 | $9,750 | Preselected only | Education, social & religious |
| The Leonard Foundation for Jewish Education | Lincolnwood, IL | 1 | $4,956 | $4,956 | Preselected only | Religious and educational |
| William R and Mary Anne Litgen Family Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | 1 | $2,069 | $2,069 | Preselected only | Non specific |
| Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation for Aging | Chicago, IL | 1 | Yes | Program 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 Various, Illinois?
Steans Family Foundation, Walgreens Foundation, Absher Charitable Foundation Inc, Porat Family Charitable Foundation Joan Porat, Rld Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Various 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 Various. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.