51 private foundations based in Illinois whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention arts and culture; 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Irving Harris Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $22,166,372 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Patrick G And Shirley W Ryan Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $12,904,112 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation For Aging | Chicago | Open to applications | $8,185,752 | $16,113 | 2024 |
| Alphawood Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $7,116,852 | $36,080 | 2024 |
| Kovler Family Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $5,611,710 | $3,000 | 2024 |
| Zellis Family Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $4,657,947 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| The Sheba Foundation | Highland Park | Preselected only | $4,355,519 | $20,879 | 2024 |
| Chauncey And Marion D Mccormick Family Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $4,345,000 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | Chicago | Open to applications | $4,196,417 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois | Chicago | Preselected only | $4,005,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Revada Foundation | Evanston | Preselected only | $3,869,096 | $35,000 | 2024 |
| Lavin Family Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $3,654,400 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Gilmore Foundation | Peoria | Open to applications | $3,617,232 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Dillon Foundation | Sterling | Open to applications | $3,580,339 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| New Horizon Foundation | Evanston | Preselected only | $2,790,037 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| Charles And M R Shapiro Foundation Inc | Northbrook | Preselected only | $2,380,490 | $17,500 | 2024 |
| Mazza Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $2,187,000 | $13,500 | 2024 |
| Doug And Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation | Edwards | Preselected only | $1,631,698 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Mayer And Morris Kaplan Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $1,532,113 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Souder Family Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $1,511,000 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| The Smart Family Fund | Lisle | Preselected only | $1,510,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| The Knowles Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $1,436,000 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| The Irving And Phyllis Millstein Foundation For Animal Welfare Ltd | Buffalo Grove | Preselected only | $1,348,100 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace | Preselected only | $1,286,621 | $1,250 | 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 |
| Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $1,141,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| The Albert Pick Jr Fund | Chicago | Open to applications | $1,015,000 | $16,250 | 2024 |
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation | Galesburg | Preselected only | $977,835 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| M G Nelson Family Foundation | Springfield | Open to applications | $972,100 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Matthew Zell Family Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $946,735 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Andrew Family Foundation | Orland Park | Open to applications | $847,350 | $1,500 | 2024 |
| George And June Block Family Foundation | Harwood Heights | Preselected only | $838,750 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Grant Hospital Of Chicago D/B/A Grant Healthcare Foundation | Lake Forest | Open to applications | $790,000 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Abbie Norman Prince Trust | Chicago | Open to applications | $785,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| John & Linda Anderson Charitable Foundation | Rockford | Preselected only | $683,360 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| Naperville Rotary Charities Inc | Naperville | Open to applications | $580,961 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Raymond F And Judith K Mccaskey 2003 Charitable Trust | Chicago | Preselected only | $575,000 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Monticello College Foundation | Godfrey | Open to applications | $574,952 | $11,718 | 2024 |
| Tully Family Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $560,650 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Mason Foundation Inc | Chicago | Preselected only | $502,000 | $16,000 | 2025 |
| Cmb Foundation | Mettawa | Preselected only | $302,575 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Danielson Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $272,500 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Gibbet Hill Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $260,000 | $12,500 | 2025 |
| James Orlandini Foundation | Springfield | Preselected only | $253,904 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Paul A Funk Foundation C/O Striegel Knobloch & Co Llc | Bloomington | Preselected only | $222,860 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| Mike And Dorothy Vondra Foundation | Bartlett | Preselected only | $221,138 | $2,612 | 2024 |
| Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust | Chicago | Preselected only | $220,099 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| Foley Family Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $200,200 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Goddard Family Foundation | Loves Park | Preselected only | $125,000 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| Dane And Carter Brooksher Family Foundation Dated 722018 | Chicago | Open to applications | $51,300 | $500 | 2024 |
