These foundations have a track record of funding human services 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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Kjellstrom Family Foundation - General Grant Program
Who can apply: Organizations must be located and serving Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and/or Stephenson counties, with emphasis on charitable organizations in Winnebago County. The foundation generally awards grants only to organizations that have been in operation for over 3 years and generally does not fund organizations with operating deficits. Special consideration is given to youth-serving and arts organizations.
Children & YouthCommunity ImprovementEducation+3 more
Who can apply: Open to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, organizations using a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent, churches, schools, and units of government. Supports new or existing programs that positively benefit central Illinois. Organization must be current on grant evaluations.
Children & YouthCommunity ImprovementEducation+3 more
Who can apply: Open to organizations with 501(c)(3) status, fiscal sponsors that are 501(c)(3)s, churches, schools, or units of government. Programs must benefit individuals within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, IL excluding Knox and McLean Counties. One application per grant program per year; applicants must be current on grant evaluations.
health and human servicesyouth educationworkforce development+2 more
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.
Affordable HousingEducationHealth and Human Services+2 more
Who can apply: Applicant must demonstrate Section 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 support political organizations or candidates, religious activities, individual endeavors, or scholarships. Generally only one grant application may be submitted per calendar year.
Affordable HousingEducationHealth and Human Services+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must demonstrate Section 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 support political organizations or candidates, religious activities, individual endeavors, or scholarships. Generally, only one application may be submitted per calendar year regardless of amount.
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