Foundations that fund organizations in Chicago, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chicago nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $267K to Chicago organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chicago around $7,500. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chicago
- $267K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in MN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chicago organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 1 | $246K | $246K | Yes | Program or project |
| The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Trustmark Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 8 | $2,360 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Musikantow Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Connexus Energy Foundation | Ramsey, MN | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | 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 Chicago, Minnesota?
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation, The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota, Trustmark Foundation, Baxter International Foundation, Musikantow Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Chicago 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 Chicago. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.