Catholic Education Scholarship Trust

Leo Krupa Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Reno, NV

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports nonprofits and community projects, including nonprofit capacity-building, mental health access, housing, and watershed protection, primarily in Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it accepts applications through specific funding opportunities and RFP cycles, but the profile does not state whether it accepts general unsolicited requests.

Jill Bolte Taylor Brains Inc

Bloomington, IN

Draper and Kramer Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Draper and Kramer Foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations addressing food assistance, housing and health care, refugee support, children’s programs, inclusion, library services, LGBTQ well-being, and mental health. Grants ranged from $1,361 to $4,085, with a median of $1,495; 77% of grant dollars went to Illinois, with smaller amounts going to California, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Kentucky. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation D/B/A Schreiber Philanthropy

Lake Forest, IL

The John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation supports early childhood and K-postsecondary education, health, housing, immigrant justice, and basic needs and economic mobility in Lake County, with a focus on Chicago and Lake County, Illinois, especially Chicago’s South and West Sides. In 2024, grants ranged from $15,000 to $3 million, with a median of $262,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are by invitation only.

Dr George G O'Brien

Chicago, IL

Greater Horizons

Kansas City, MO

Greater Horizons distributes donor-advised fund grants to eligible U.S. charities and institutions across a wide range of causes; international organizations may also be supported after additional due diligence. In 2024, its grants had a median of $15,000, though amounts varied widely. Grants are requested by fund holders, and no general application process for organizations seeking funding is described.

Mark and Maureen Miller Family FD

Denver, CO

The foundation supports medical research, social services, and youth activities, with 2025 grants ranging from $1,000 to $1.13 million and a median of $35,000. Its giving went primarily to organizations in Illinois and Colorado. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Kavanaugh Family Foundation

Downers Grove, IL

The Kavanaugh Family Foundation supports education, especially high school programs and facilities, and health-related organizations, primarily in Illinois, with some funding in Wisconsin. In 2024, its 24 grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $50,000. It accepts no unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.

The Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Allstate Foundation funds youth empowerment, efforts to prevent and address relationship abuse, nonprofit leadership, and related economic opportunity and equity work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $1,000, and awards must support work in the United States. It accepts proposals from organizations beyond a preselected list; proposals are reviewed as received.

Elks National Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

The Elks National Foundation funds scholarships, youth programs, veterans’ services, and charitable projects through Elks Lodges and state associations across the United States. Its 2026 grants had a median size of $10,000, though awards varied widely; the profile describes application routes for specific Lodge and scholarship programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.