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.
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Annual Competitive Grants (Culture & the Arts; Education; Social Welfare)
Culture and the artsEducation (pre-K–12)Social welfare
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of Scott County, IA and Rock Island County, IL. The foundation will not fund individuals, individual scholarships/sponsorships, endowments, debt retirement, conferences/travel, grants that further political or religious doctrine, or organizations that discriminate (exceptions only to serve historically disadvantaged groups). Applicants must submit complete applications by the annual deadline. Organizations receiving a grant in the same category for the same period may not apply for another grant in that category for the same time period.
Who can apply: Organization must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky. Housing and shelter requests are considered from nonprofits serving the Southeast.
Affordable HousingEducationHealth and Human Services+2 more
Who can apply: Applicant must demonstrate 501(c)(3) status and relevance to the Foundation’s areas of giving. Awards are generally limited to use in the communities served by the Bank. The Foundation does not provide support for political organizations or candidates, religious activities, contributions to individual endeavors, or scholarships. Generally, only one application may be submitted per calendar year.
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations that align with the foundation's mission and funding guidelines. Eligibility is defined in the Who We Fund and Where We Fund sections.
Multiple (see member list) — e.g., animal welfare, housing, environment, arts, health, community empowerment, justice
Who can apply: Applicant must be a nonprofit organization seeking membership; specific membership requirements and attachments must be submitted with the application. (Membership is required to be a listed recipient of donor-directed workplace funds.)
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