96 foundations fund housing programs in Illinois. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding housing 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 housing in Illinois that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Community Shares of Illinois
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with Community Shares of Illinois' mission and focus areas. Applications are reviewed by the membership committee, which makes a recommendation to the full membership.
Who can apply: Grants are made to 501(c)(3) public charities whose programs align with the Foundation’s mission and purposes. The Foundation does not fund international organizations or for-profit businesses.
From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella
Who can apply: Pella Corporation team members and retirees may request matching gifts. Recipient organizations generally must qualify as IRS Section 501(c)(3) charities. Various organizations and gifts are excluded under the guidelines. Retirees' maximum is $1,000 the year after retirement.
From United Way of Kankakee County
Who can apply: Funds distributed to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits via United Way's Impact Grants process (see Impact Grants eligibility requirements).
From United Way of Kankakee County
Who can apply: Must operate and provide services in Kankakee and/or Iroquois Counties; be a 501(c)(3) human service or tax-exempt organization; provide a financial audit or letter of financial review; submit Federal 990 and Illinois 990AG; have an active local volunteer board that meets at least quarterly; maintain an annual operating budget.
From Human Animal Bond Research Foundation
Who can apply: Desired applicants are U.S.-based academic researchers, economists, policy experts, community-led academic partnerships, advocacy or community groups that conduct research, academic researchers partnered with community-based groups, and rental housing authorities or providers. Non-U.S.-based researchers may apply with justification explaining how the research may apply to U.S. rental housing. All disciplines and quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches are eligible. Capital projects are not eligible, and proposals seeking primarily programmatic support will be rejected. Funded studies must receive Institutional Review Board approval.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC | CONCORD, NH | $41.8M | $237.4M | $241K | L20 | National |
| NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CAPITAL INC | BOSTON, MA | $34.4M | $75.6M | $325K | L21 | Regional |
| The Resurrection Project | CHICAGO, IL | $17.8M | $54.2M | — | L20Z | Local |
| NATIONAL EQUITY FUND INC | CHICAGO, IL | $17.5M | $122.2M | $20K | L20 | National |
| ALL CHICAGO MAKING HOMELESSNESS HISTORY | CHICAGO, IL | $16.4M | $23.6M | $62K | L80 | Local |
| LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $12.1M | $786.5M | $38K | L820 | National |
| CORPORATION FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING | NEW YORK, NY | $11.2M | $389.8M | $100K | L210 | National |
| SHELTER PARTNERSHIP INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $7.7M | $21.3M | $36K | L41 | Local |
| REBUILDING TOGETHER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $6.6M | $11.7M | $45K | L81 | National |
| Center for Housing and Health | Chicago, IL | $5.8M | $8.3M | $156K | L99 | Local |
| COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC | NEW YORK, NY | $5.6M | $183.2M | $82K | L24 | National |
| RONALD L MCDANIEL FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | $4.9M | $22M | $25K | L80Z | Regional |
| THE INSTITUTE FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $4.8M | $7.1M | $85K | L20 | National |
| FAMILY PROMISE INC | SUMMIT, NJ | $4M | $14.3M | $16K | L41I | National |
| IMMANUEL COMMUNITY VISION FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $3.1M | $88.9M | $21K | L11 | Local |
| ROCK ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION | ROCK ISLAND, IL | $3M | $48.6M | — | L20 | Local |
| CTF ILLINOIS | ORLAND PARK, IL | $3M | $32.9M | $1.8M | L99 | Local |
| World OutreachFund | Atlanta, GA | $3M | $45M | $25K | L210 | Regional |
| ST DOMINIC HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION INC | JACKSON, MS | $3M | $26.1M | $79K | L12 | Local |
| CHICAGOLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY JAMES HARRIS TREASURER | CHICAGO, IL | $2.8M | $4.7M | $249K | L20 | Local |
| RJS FOUNDATION INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $2.5M | $6.9M | $11K | L20 | Local |
| WHEDA FOUNDATION INC | Madison, WI | $2.4M | $2.9M | $41K | L120 | Local |
| ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS IN SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY | HILLSIDE, IL | $2.2M | $5.5M | $58K | L02 | Local |
| ALONZO MATHER FOUNDATION TRUST C/O THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY NA | GRAYSLAKE, IL | $2M | $32.4M | $2M | L22 | Local |
| Housing Action Illinois | Chicago, IL | $1.9M | $3.3M | $30K | L20 | Local |
CONCORD, NH
$41.8M
$237.4M
$241K
BOSTON, MA
$34.4M
$75.6M
$325K
CHICAGO, IL
$17.5M
$122.2M
$20K
CHICAGO, IL
$16.4M
$23.6M
$62K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$12.1M
$786.5M
$38K
NEW YORK, NY
$11.2M
$389.8M
$100K
WASHINGTON, DC
$6.6M
$11.7M
$45K
Chicago, IL
$5.8M
$8.3M
$156K
NEW YORK, NY
$5.6M
$183.2M
$82K
NAPERVILLE, IL
$4.9M
$22M
$25K
TALLAHASSEE, FL
$4.8M
$7.1M
$85K
OMAHA, NE
$3.1M
$88.9M
$21K
ROCK ISLAND, IL
$3M
$48.6M
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JACKSON, MS
$3M
$26.1M
$79K
CHICAGO, IL
$2.8M
$4.7M
$249K
HILLSIDE, IL
$2.2M
$5.5M
$58K
GRAYSLAKE, IL
$2M
$32.4M
$2M
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