These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in Illinois, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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community developmentchildren and youtheducation+7 more
Who can apply: Applicants must complete a two-page application form and provide a brief project description and verification of IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The foundation does not normally fund organizations and causes outside the Rock Island metropolitan area, lobbying or electioneering, individuals, sectarian/religious organizations whose services are limited to members of one religious group, trips/tours/tickets/tables for benefit purposes, advertising for benefit purposes, annual operating expenses for programs, commitments requiring future foundation income, sponsorship of educational programs or fees for individuals to attend them, or foundations/organizations that make grants to individuals or programs.
arts and culturecommunity bettermenteducation+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must generally be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; Hancock County, Illinois and Clark County, Missouri nonprofits may apply for this fund specifically. Municipalities, churches, and schools with charitable intent may be considered.
Arts & CultureEntrepreneurship / InnovationLeadership+3 more
Who can apply: Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, including schools and churches; at least one year of program outcomes; project must align with the Foundation’s primary focus areas; preference for organizations using substantially all grant funds in New Jersey, especially Monmouth and Ocean Counties; no operational overhead, non-registered entities, political action groups, proposals without sustainability plans, or commercial-sale projects.
health and human servicesarts and cultureeducation+6 more
Who can apply: Grants are awarded for not-for-profit purposes to organizations or groups that provide community services within the Highland Community Unit School District, St. Jacob and Marine townships, and St. Rose Township. Specific criteria are listed on the grant application form.
Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations in the foundation's geographic focus with programs aligned to the foundation's priority areas. Multi-year grants are limited to a maximum of three years.
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