Most health funders in this size range stick to one lane. FDC Foundation names three: nutrition, diabetes treatment, and alternative medicine. That's an unusually wide aperture for a small foundation, and the actual giving history suggests even broader community wellness interests.

Amount not published. United States. LOI due September 15; full application due November 15.

fdcfoundation.org/grants-6.html

Funder profile: kindora.co/funders/263349582

What we know: FDC is a small Illinois-based foundation that gave $774,000 across 24 grants in 2024, with a foundation-wide median of $29,500. About 79% of all grants went to Illinois recipients, and top grantees include Moraine Valley Community College Foundation, Together We Cope, and Good Samaritan Ministries. The stated health focus covers nutrition, diabetes, and alternative medicine, but recent awards skew toward human services and food security more broadly.

Realistic fit: Illinois-based 501(c)(3) organizations doing hands-on community health or nutrition work, ideally with a diabetes or wellness angle.

The two-stage process (LOI then full application) gives you a low-cost way to test fit before investing in a full proposal. September 15 is the first gate, so start drafting the LOI now if your programs touch nutrition, diabetes support, or alternative health.