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.
Catholic educationfaith formationreligious outreach+1 more
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.
Local community needsHunger reliefEconomic opportunity+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations with projects benefiting the community at large. Organizations may submit up to 25 pending or approved applications at a time and may not reapply to the same facility within the same fiscal year after receiving funding.
Who can apply: Organizations that align with the foundation's mission (faith, family, community). Prefer 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing; emphasis on organizations that have not received a grant in the last 12 months. The site notes the organization may have volunteer staff or paid staff; audits and prior grants are asked about in the form.
Disaster reliefNeighborhood recoveryVolunteer-led cleanup+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be eligible nonprofits or public entities undertaking reasonable activities directly related to relief, response, or recovery from the August 11, 2026 storms in Lake County, Indiana. Funding should benefit affected residents and not duplicate other available assistance.
Community serviceQuality of life initiativesCommunity projects and programs+1 more
Who can apply: Project-based requests from organizations with a clear mission and structured leadership. 501(c)(3) designation encouraged but not required. Faith-based organizations may qualify if project benefits the community broadly. BGCF does not fund operating expenses. Ineligible: projects that primarily benefit for-profit businesses, religious activities solely for an organization, individual sports teams, political organizations or candidates, labor unions, homeowners' associations, or individuals.
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