Foundations that fund organizations in Chicago, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chicago nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $1.7M to Chicago organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chicago around $1,700. 1 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chicago
- $1.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $1,700
- Based in TX
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chicago organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 24 | $1.6M | $150 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Dollars for doers |
| W B and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust Xxxxx1009 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | General |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Preselected only | 1700 |
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, Texas?
Baxter International Foundation, W B and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust Xxxxx1009, Shell USA Company Foundation 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.