29 private foundations based in Illinois whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention churches and faith groups; 12 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 |
| 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 |
| Gilmore Foundation | Peoria | Open to applications | $3,617,232 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Butler Family Foundation | Lake Forest | Open to applications | $1,832,008 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace | Preselected only | $1,286,621 | $1,250 | 2024 |
| Twomey Foundation | Roseville | Preselected only | $1,171,500 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| M G Nelson Family Foundation | Springfield | Open to applications | $972,100 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Debicki Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $965,400 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Matthew Zell Family Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $946,735 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Francis Beidler Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $896,000 | $3,000 | 2024 |
| Washington Square Health Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $667,212 | $4,125 | 2024 |
| James A Ruppe Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $625,563 | $5,500 | 2024 |
| Reichert Foundation | Lake Forest | Preselected only | $620,750 | $8,000 | 2023 |
| Sebastian Family Charitable Foundation | Westmont | Preselected only | $616,550 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| The Nikoh Foundation | Northbrook | Preselected only | $587,655 | $8,750 | 2024 |
| Tully Family Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $560,650 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation | Yorkville | Preselected only | $454,541 | $3,500 | 2025 |
| The David And Lynne Weinberg Family Foundation | Chicago | Preselected only | $435,000 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| The Alton Foundation C/O Gary Osborne | Wood River | Open to applications | $392,315 | $7,840 | 2024 |
| Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation C/O Thomas Baudhuin | Roscoe | Open to applications | $392,000 | $2,000 | 2025 |
| Corcoran Family Foundation | Winnetka | Preselected only | $335,531 | $2,750 | 2024 |
| Cmb Foundation | Mettawa | Preselected only | $302,575 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Harvey And Ethel Daeumer Foundation | Elgin | Open to applications | $241,384 | $9,000 | 2023 |
| Palmer And Jane D Davenport Foundation | Chicago | Open to applications | $172,500 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Dane And Carter Brooksher Family Foundation Dated 722018 | Chicago | Open to applications | $51,300 | $500 | 2024 |
