13 private foundations based in Illinois whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention animal welfare; 3 filed application instructions. Data as of 2026-11-02, sorted by grants paid.
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| Foundation | City | Status | Grants paid | Typical grant | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois | Chicago | Preselected only | $4,005,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Lavin Family Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $3,654,400 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Dillon Foundation | Sterling | Open to applications | $3,580,339 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| The Irving And Phyllis Millstein Foundation For Animal Welfare Ltd | Buffalo Grove | Preselected only | $1,348,100 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation | Springfield | Preselected only | $1,217,950 | $6,750 | 2024 |
| Dolores Kohl Educational Foundation | Highland Park | Preselected only | $1,210,579 | $2,250 | 2023 |
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation | Galesburg | Preselected only | $977,835 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Debicki Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $965,400 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| John & Linda Anderson Charitable Foundation | Rockford | Preselected only | $683,360 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| James A Ruppe Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $625,563 | $5,500 | 2024 |
| The Nikoh Foundation | Northbrook | Preselected only | $587,655 | $8,750 | 2024 |
| The Alton Foundation C/O Gary Osborne | Wood River | Open to applications | $392,315 | $7,840 | 2024 |
| Cmb Foundation | Mettawa | Preselected only | $302,575 | $1,000 | 2025 |
