25 private foundations based in Illinois whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention the environment; 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exelon Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $14,912,364 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| W Clement & Jessie V Stone Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $5,354,620 | $50,000 | 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 |
| The Lumpkin Family Foundation C/O Adrienne N Cole | Mattoon | Preselected only | $3,992,340 | $6,000 | 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 |
| New Horizon Foundation | Evanston | Preselected only | $2,790,037 | $2,500 | 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 |
| The Smart Family Fund | Lisle | Preselected only | $1,510,000 | $25,000 | 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 |
| The Albert Pick Jr Fund | Chicago | Open to applications | $1,015,000 | $16,250 | 2024 |
| M G Nelson Family Foundation | Springfield | Open to applications | $972,100 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| John & Linda Anderson Charitable Foundation | Rockford | Preselected only | $683,360 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| Mason Foundation Inc | Chicago | Preselected only | $502,000 | $16,000 | 2025 |
| Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation C/O Thomas Baudhuin | Roscoe | Open to applications | $392,000 | $2,000 | 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 |
| Rucker Family Charitable Trust | Peoria | Preselected only | $167,988 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Dane And Carter Brooksher Family Foundation Dated 722018 | Chicago | Open to applications | $51,300 | $500 | 2024 |
