Foundations that fund organizations in Western Springs, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Western Springs nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $1.7M to Western Springs organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 32 that say either way accept applications.
37 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Western Springs around $6,000. 19 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 32 that state a policy
- Dollars to Western Springs
- $1.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 37
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in IL
- 59%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Western Springs organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation | Redmond, WA | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M | Preselected only | To increase access to mental health support for young people |
| The Walsh Foundation C/O Mjms Family Office Services LLC | Chicago, IL | 2 | $260K | $130K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Wilson Family Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | To support the mission of empowering the next generation's… |
| Chott Family Foundation | Burr Ridge, IL | 2 | $32K | $16K | Preselected only | Religious; Education |
| Fred B Snite Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | Further donee's charitable purpose |
| Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation | Kewadin, MI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Frb raises money to help people in developing countries gro… |
| Matt Ryd All-Stars Foundation Ltd | Erie, CO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Church Religious Activities |
| The Turano Foundation C/O Lisa Turano | Berwyn, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Education |
| Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer | Nashville, TN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support |
| Marlene and William O'Meara Charitable Foundation Inc | Lagrange Park, IL | 2 | $10K | $5,050 | Preselected only | In support of organization's mission |
| The Negaunee Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Restricted use |
| Agape Foundation | Burr Ridge, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General purposes of donee organization |
| The Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation C/O Marc Feinberg | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Dan and Helen Hartnett Foundation | Fort Mill, SC | 1 | $9,412 | $9,412 | Preselected only | General financial support |
| Whh Foundation | San Marino, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Program/project support |
| Hickey Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Religious |
| The Seabury Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Aunt mary's storybook |
| Hans Family Foundation | Western Springs, IL | 1 | $5,100 | $5,100 | Preselected only | General Use |
| R Kent Schneider Charitable Fdn | Lagrange, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable activities |
| Andresen Family Charitable Trust C/O Gregory G Andresen | Mokena, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Theater group |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $3,025 | $1,512 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Lorelei Foundation Inc | Burr Ridge, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To support the organization's educational activities. |
| The Napleton Family Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Grimes Family Foundation | LA Grange Park, IL | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Ruth Family Foundation | Woodstock, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | In support of organization's mission |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Adducci Family Foundation | La Grange Park, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Scholarships. |
| Lsb Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General operating support |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $120 | $120 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| Sharon Denning Charitable Trust | Lombard, IL | 1 | $52 | $52 | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Western Springs, Illinois?
Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, The Walsh Foundation C/O Mjms Family Office Services LLC, The Wilson Family Foundation Inc, Chott Family Foundation, Fred B Snite Foundation and 27 others reported grants to Western Springs 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 Western Springs. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.