Dana-Thomas House Foundation Inc

John a and Karen J Threw Charitable Trust 5057

Canton, IL

Local 881 Union

Des Plaines, IL

LABOR UNION

Painters District Council No 30 Labor

Aurora, IL

To advance the painting, decorating, drywall and glazing finishing industries through the development and implementation of strategic proactive programming designed to engage and address the dynamic needs and unique charateristics of the construction industry throughout the geographical jurisdiction of painters district council no. 30.

Cornell Brewer Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Cornell Brewer Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable organizations, including medical, religious, youth, community, and clean-water efforts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $130,000, with a median of $12,500, and primarily benefited organizations in California and Illinois, with smaller shares going to Virginia, Texas, and Indiana. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation

Edwards, IL

The foundation supports varied charitable work, including habitat conservation, community services, developmental services, education, outdoor recreation, museums, health care, and early learning, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Illinois and Tennessee. Its 34 grants ranged from $250 to $705,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation

Western Springs, IL

The funder supports wetlands and wildlife conservation, health care, education, and other charitable activities. In 2024, it made 42 grants ranging from $200 to $7.5 million, with a median of $10,000; the largest share of funding went to organizations in Tennessee, Minnesota, and Illinois. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Rice Foundation

Skokie, IL

The Rice Foundation funds charitable organizations working in areas including education, conservation, human services, youth development, and support for people with disabilities, with most funding going to Illinois and some to Texas and Wisconsin. In 2024, grants ranged from $200 to $600,000, with a median of $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Podolsky Family Foundation

Riverwoods, IL

The Podolsky Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including education, community services, Jewish organizations, food assistance, conservation, and public services, with most 2025 funding going to Illinois recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $27,603, with a median of $1,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc

Missoula, MT

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation funds wildlife and habitat conservation, land protection and public access, wildlife research and management, hunting heritage, and conservation outreach across the United States. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,090 to $1,693,707, with a median of $13,000; applicants are directed to contact their state’s Regional Director, and the profile does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Dillon Foundation

Sterling, IL

The Dillon Foundation supports community improvement and development, arts and culture, human services, and education, primarily in Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $867,500, with a median of $6,000. It accepts requests by letter describing the grant’s purpose and including the applicant’s exemption letter; no deadline is listed.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Washington, DC

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds competitive projects that conserve or restore fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats, including habitat restoration, species recovery, and coastal and watershed resilience; it does not fund advocacy or litigation. It works across all 50 states and U.S. territories, with a 2024 median grant of $81,584 and awards ranging from $5,169 to $29 million. Applications are made through specific grant programs and their requests for proposals; whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.