187 foundations fund environment programs in Illinois. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding environment 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.
Live programs funding environment in Illinois that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Nielsen-Massey Foundation
Who can apply: Open to accredited schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving the Chicagoland and Southeast Wisconsin regions. Requests must align with one of the four focus areas and meet the policy exclusions.
From Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Who can apply: Applicants must propose original research that improves safety for tree care workers and the public.
From Dupage Community Foundation
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that primarily serve DuPage County residents; includes organizations serving at least 50% DuPage County residents, those providing services in facilities located in DuPage County, or those with demonstrated DuPage-focused outcomes.
Who can apply: Youth age 30 and under with an existing project or concrete new idea; youth organizations with youth-led projects focused on social change; open to organizations, groups, and coalitions; organizations with budgets less than $1,000,000; project must be connected to a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, fiscal sponsor, or organizational bank account; cannot fund individuals.
From Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation
Who can apply: No grants to individuals or endowment funds. Most grants are restricted and require a 1:1 match and board donor confirmation.
From Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation
Who can apply: No grants to individuals or endowment funds. Site-specific grants are limited to Alabama. Most grants are restricted and require a 1:1 match and board donor confirmation.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $359.6M | $624.9M | $120K | C05 | National |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $236.4M | $106.5M | $100K | C60 | National |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $161.5M | $109.6M | $426K | C12 | National |
| THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $151.4M | $432.7M | $66K | C500 | National |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $137.7M | $432.7M | $100K | C30 | National |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $81.9M | $560.6M | $50K | C12 | National |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $67.8M | $10.1B | $25K | C32 | National |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $54.8M | $37.2M | $45K | C013 | National |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $52.4M | $919.4M | $20K | C300 | Regional |
| Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation | KIRKLAND, WA | $50M | $380.6M | $50M | C35 | Regional |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $44.4M | $191.6M | $73K | C300 | National |
| RESOURCES LEGACY FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | $43.9M | $151.9M | $50K | C30 | Regional |
| Eagle Foundation | Omaha, NE | $41.3M | $990.9M | $100K | C30 | National |
| MULTIPLIER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $35.8M | $63.4M | $47K | C60 | National |
| THE MARISLA FOUNDATION | LAGUNA BEACH, CA | $35.5M | $21.1M | $65K | C30 | National |
| BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $32.3M | $68.8M | $57K | C20 | Regional |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $31.7M | $703.6M | $80K | C30Z | National |
| Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | KIRKLAND, WA | $29.5M | $24.5M | $508K | C01 | National |
| ENERGY ACTION FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20M | $29.3M | $50K | C35 | National |
| NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC | BEAVERTON, OR | $18.3M | $44.8M | $59K | C99Z | National |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS | WASHINGTON, DC | $17.7M | $7.3M | $40K | C030 | National |
| CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY EQUITY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $17.3M | $52.6M | — | C01 | National |
| THE SUNRISE PROJECT INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $17.3M | $14M | $200K | C60 | National |
| THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $15.5M | $46.1M | $81K | C27 | National |
| CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA | TUMWATER, WA | $15M | $38K | $25K | C35 | National |
WASHINGTON, DC
$236.4M
$106.5M
$100K
San Francisco, CA
$161.5M
$109.6M
$426K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$151.4M
$432.7M
$66K
WASHINGTON, DC
$81.9M
$560.6M
$50K
WASHINGTON, DC
$54.8M
$37.2M
$45K
ARLINGTON, VA
$52.4M
$919.4M
$20K
KIRKLAND, WA
$50M
$380.6M
$50M
SACRAMENTO, CA
$43.9M
$151.9M
$50K
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
$35.5M
$21.1M
$65K
PORTLAND, OR
$32.3M
$68.8M
$57K
ARLINGTON, VA
$31.7M
$703.6M
$80K
KIRKLAND, WA
$29.5M
$24.5M
$508K
BEAVERTON, OR
$18.3M
$44.8M
$59K
WASHINGTON, DC
$17.7M
$7.3M
$40K
WASHINGTON, DC
$17.3M
$52.6M
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WILMINGTON, DE
$17.3M
$14M
$200K
WASHINGTON, DC
$15.5M
$46.1M
$81K
TUMWATER, WA
$15M
$38K
$25K
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