Arts & Culture Grants in Illinois

364 foundations fund arts & culture programs in Illinois. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Ibis Charities Foundation Grant Program

From Ibis Charities Foundation

EducationFamily and social servicesArt and culture+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities serving Palm Beach County residents, in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Audited financial statements are required. Charities located outside Palm Beach County, individuals, private foundations, religious or politically affiliated organizations, debt reduction or operating deficits, capital projects, and bridge funding are not eligible. National organizations must apply through a local chapter with a local board of directors and a project or program benefiting Palm Beach County residents.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: $2K – $10K

Harper Court Arts Council Annual Grant Program

From Harper Court Arts Council

Arts and cultureEconomic developmentEducational and cultural programming for children and youth+2 more

Who can apply: Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations with a current 501(c)(3) public charity determination letter; individuals demonstrating a literary, artistic, musical, or teaching purpose; and other organizations considered case by case. Priority is given to organizations physically located within Hyde Park-Kenwood, or organizations outside the area with at least three years of programs or services in the community; organizations serving children and youth; organizations stimulating economic development; organizations promoting Hyde Park-Kenwood's cultural and economic diversity; and organizations promoting cultural arts originating in Chicago, preferably Hyde Park-Kenwood. Requests for legislative advocacy, political candidates, research or survey projects, dinner or raffle tickets, advertising in dinner programs, and traveling exhibitions or performances not originating in Chicago are not considered.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Miriam Rosenthal Foundation Grant Program

From Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts Cibc

Arts and cultureProfessional arts programmingCultural activities+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be professional nonprofit organizations recognized under the Internal Revenue Code and registered with the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The organization's primary mission must be serving residents of the greater Dayton area through the presentation and/or production of arts events and activities. The Foundation does not accept requests for capital funding, foundation or endowment gifts, underwriting for fundraising projects, or scholarships.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Special Project Support

From Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts Cibc

arts and culturespecial projectscommunity programming+2 more

Who can apply: Professional nonprofit organizations as determined by the Internal Revenue Code and registered with the Attorney General's Office, State of Ohio. Applicant organization must have as its primary mission serving residents of the greater Dayton area through presenting and/or producing arts events and activities.

Open nowCloses in 29 days (Oct 26, 2026)Award: $5K – $20K

I.M.P.A.C.T. Council 2027 Funding Opportunity

From Siragusa Family Foundation

Arts and cultureCommunity connectionsPower building+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be Black- or Latine-serving, responsive to and rooted in Chicago communities primarily on the West and South Sides or areas with primarily Black or Latine populations, and must align with at least one of the three focus areas. Current and previous fiscal-year organizational budgets must be less than $1,000,000. Organizations without their own 501(c)(3) may apply with a fiscal sponsor. Applicants may submit only one request per year. Funds may not be used for lobbying, for-profit businesses, individuals, political candidates, research, capital support, or scholarships. Organizations receiving grants through the foundation's other grant programs are not eligible.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $5K – $25K

Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust

From Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Bank Na

Arts, culture and humanitiesEducationEnvironment and animals+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must operate in Colorado and may apply once per calendar year.

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Largest Arts & Culture in Illinois Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$116.5M

Total Assets

$3.4B

Median Grant

$45K

A40-A99Regional
THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$112.5M

Total Assets

$332.7M

Median Grant

$10K

A40National
DUNARD FUND USA LTD

NORTHBROOK, IL

Annual Giving

$65.1M

Total Assets

$231.8M

Median Grant

$179K

A60National
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$37.3M

Total Assets

$78.2M

Median Grant

$85K

A99National
The Negaunee Foundation

Northbrook, IL

Annual Giving

$33.8M

Total Assets

$615.6M

Median Grant

$50K

A40Regional
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC

DETROIT, MI

Annual Giving

$28.7M

Total Assets

$28.9M

Median Grant

$25K

A02National
FRACTURED ATLAS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$35.4M

Median Grant

$17K

A65National
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$22.2M

Total Assets

$562.9M

Median Grant

$40K

A800National
Humana Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Annual Giving

$19.4M

Total Assets

$393.3M

Median Grant

$100K

A40National
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$18.5M

Total Assets

$66.4M

Median Grant

$238K

A30National
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$391.3M

Median Grant

$50K

A40National
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$217M

Median Grant

$76K

A030National
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$158.6M

Median Grant

$70K

A50ZNational
GALASHIELS FUND LTD

SARASOTA, FL

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$150.6M

Median Grant

$1M

A40National
HELEN FRANKENTHALER FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$14.4M

Total Assets

$173.2M

Median Grant

$41K

A40Regional
HERBERT H KOHL CHARITIES INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$14.2M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$500

A40Local
JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$11M

Total Assets

$383.6M

Median Grant

$35K

A40 - A99National
UTAH FILM CENTER

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Annual Giving

$9.8M

Total Assets

$8.2M

Median Grant

$71K

A31National
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

Cincinnati, OH

Annual Giving

$9.6M

Total Assets

$137.7M

Median Grant

$35K

A120Local
KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION

KOHLER, WI

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$11.9M

Median Grant

$234K

A20JRegional
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$9.1M

Total Assets

$20.1M

Median Grant

$94K

A31National
THEATER LEAGUE INC

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$8.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$10K

A650National
THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$200K

A33ZNational
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$752.8M

Median Grant

$10K

A320National

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