These foundations have a track record of funding faith-based 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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outreach ministryeducationmission endeavors+3 more
Who can apply: Projects, initiatives, and advancement of new or existing programs are encouraged. Grants for covering or offsetting normal organization operating costs are discouraged. Category A supports ministries outside St. John's that provide outreach ministry or resources for education and mission endeavors of the ELCA, domestic and foreign. Category B supports ministries and physical facilities within St. John's for outreach, education, mission, additional facilities, and maintenance/preservation/improvement of physical facilities.
ministry program developmentchurch-based programmingstewardship and outreach
Who can apply: Open to local United Methodist churches in the Northern Illinois Conference. Grant funds cannot be used to pay any portion of current employee salaries. Applicants must submit only one application per year.
church community engagementdisadvantaged or underserved communitieseducation and science education+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants must meet Versacare’s general organizational and Adventist-connection requirements; the application references a separate Impact grant page for requests above the Venture level.
Multiple (donor-directed) including Arts, Education, Faith-based, Social Services, Environment, Medicine & Science
Who can apply: Grantors must hold a Raymond James Charitable DAF account. Grants must meet IRS rules for DAF distributions (cannot fund private non-operating foundations or fulfill personal pledges). Auto-approval criteria: $75,000 or less; directed to a public 501(c)(3) charity in the U.S. that is approved in Raymond James Charitable’s database; no custom comments in Grant Purpose or Special Instructions; DAF balance must have at least $2,500 remaining after distribution.
Who can apply: Registered 501(c)(3) charities, faith-based organizations (non-religious service), public/private schools for projects beyond budget, units of government/municipalities. Applicants must be working in Sangamon County and meet the fund-specific purpose.
Women and Children's ProgramsCapacity and direct service for women and children
Who can apply: Registered 501(c)(3) charities, faith-based organizations (non-religious service), public/private schools for projects beyond budget, units of government/municipalities serving listed counties.
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