Youth Development Grants in Illinois

109 foundations fund youth development programs in Illinois. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding youth development 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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Open nowCloses in 9 days (Oct 6, 2026)Award: $1K – $30K

Siemer Milling Company Endowment (Youth Leadership Development Grants)

From Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Youth leadership developmentEducationLeadership skills

Who can apply: Applicants must be public charities or qualifying public entities with a clear charitable purpose, serve youth ages 19 and under in the listed counties, and address youth leadership development. Previously funded projects must show how funding will build, expand, or address a specific challenge.

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Open nowCloses in 9 days (Oct 6, 2026)Award: Up to $4K

Bill and Jaquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Youth

From Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Youth developmentYouth programs

Who can apply: Grant requests must benefit youth in Effingham County and meet the fund's application criteria.

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Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Grant Guidelines

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

community developmentyoutheducation+1 more

Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public non-profits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants; proposals should address Foundation priorities; grants are not made to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.

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Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $1K – $10K

Education Grants

From Epperson Family Foundation Ua Dtd 9122006

educationyouth developmentK-12 education+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.

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Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Pella Rolscreen Foundation — General Grants

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

community developmenteducationyouth+1 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public nonprofit or governmental entity in a community where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants. Proposals should address one or more Foundation purpose priorities. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.

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Open nowCloses Nov 2, 2026Award: Varies

Quarterly Grants Program

From Mccrory Foundation

Human servicesHealthYouth development+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) and not private foundations under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must serve people and communities in Carter County, Oklahoma, although the applicant organization may be headquartered outside the county if the funded work benefits Carter County. The Foundation does not fund direct mail solicitations or annual campaigns, out-of-state institutions, political organizations, individuals, permanent program financing, profit-making programs, or grants triggering expenditure responsibility. Organizations may apply once per calendar year or 12-month period and may not reapply while a current grant has active funds unless an exception is granted. Grants to churches and other religious institutions must support specific projects benefiting the general public in Carter County.

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Largest Youth Development in Illinois Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$45.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$76K

O23National
Start Early

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$36.8M

Total Assets

$124.4M

Median Grant

$223K

O99Regional
NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Irving, TX

Annual Giving

$33.9M

Total Assets

$137.8M

Median Grant

$26K

O41National
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$32.7M

Median Grant

$171K

O30National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5.2M

Total Assets

$59M

Median Grant

$18K

O43National
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
TICKETS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$4M

Total Assets

$722K

Median Grant

$9K

O50National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$21K

O032National
NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BOULDER, CO

Annual Giving

$3.4M

Total Assets

$12.8M

Median Grant

$28K

O53National
Genesis Inspiration Foundation

Fountain Valley, CA

Annual Giving

$3.2M

Total Assets

$3.1M

Median Grant

$50K

O12National
HOUSTON TEXANS FOUNDATION

HOUSTON, TX

Annual Giving

$1.6M

Total Assets

$2.9M

Median Grant

$20K

O54Local
BRISTOL BAY FOUNDATION

ANCHORAGE, AK

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$40.8M

Median Grant

$3K

O40ZRegional
STAND FOR CHILDREN INC

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$18M

Median Grant

$92K

O01Regional
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$3.3M

Median Grant

$11K

O05National
TEEN CANCER AMERICA INC

SANTA MONICA, CA

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$2.3M

Median Grant

$92K

O50National
15 AND THE MAHOMIES FOUNDATION

LAS VEGAS, NV

Annual Giving

$1M

Total Assets

$298K

Median Grant

$15K

O99National
GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION INC

ANN ARBOR, MI

Annual Giving

$1M

Total Assets

$2.6M

Median Grant

$11K

O50National
Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$960K

Total Assets

$10.9M

Median Grant

$10K

O50ZNational

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