Darling Family Foundation Inc

Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II

Chicago, IL

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.

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

The foundation funds a broad range of work, including journalism, arts, Chicago communities, climate and clean energy, homelessness, human rights, and criminal justice reform. Its 2024 grants had a median of $160,000, with awards ranging from $450 to $21 million; funding is nationwide, with the largest shares going to New York, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. Application rules vary by program: some accept self-nominations or Letters of Inquiry, while others generally do not fund unsolicited proposals.

Arie and Ida Crown Memorial

Chicago, IL

Arie and Ida Crown Memorial supports a broad range of organizations, including education, Jewish organizations, and community foundations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $3 million, with a median of $55,000; 55% of grant dollars went to Illinois, with additional funding in New York, Washington, DC, California, and Minnesota. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Dr Scholl Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds eligible nonprofits working in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural activities, and the environment, primarily in the United States; overseas requests may be considered when a board member knows the applicant. Grants typically average $5,000–$25,000, though awards vary widely, and the foundation accepts requests through an LOI process, with full applications by invitation.

Reed Family Foundation Inc

Lake Geneva, WI

The Reed Family Foundation supports arts organizations, land conservation and stewardship, higher education, and related charitable work. In 2025, grants ranged from $250 to $1.25 million, with a median of $2,500; funding was concentrated in Illinois, Oregon, New York, Montana, and New Jersey. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Dolores Kohl Education Foundation

Highland Park, IL

The Dolores Kohl Education Foundation funds innovative early-learning, literacy, arts, and education programs, with 2024 grants supporting organizations and projects in Illinois. Its 26 grants ranged from $50 to $410,100, with a median of $2,250. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Red Bird Hollow Foundation

Lake Forest, IL

The Red Bird Hollow Foundation supports a range of charitable causes, including environmental conservation, music, education, and public policy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000, and most funding went to Illinois organizations. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Herbst Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation

Glencoe, IL

The Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation supports higher education, food assistance, local journalism, and arts and cultural organizations, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Illinois and additional support in several other states. Its 151 grants in 2025 ranged from $200 to $253,500, with a median of $3,000. It accepts written requests, with no specified application form, required materials, or deadline.

Melvoin Foundation

Cambridge, MA

The Melvoin Foundation funds educational, religious, and charitable organizations, with recent grants spanning a range of causes. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500; funding was concentrated in Massachusetts and California. It accepts unsolicited requests by letter, with no standard application form or submission deadline.

Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Lilly Endowment funds community development, education and youth, and religion, with a national reach—especially in religion—and a particular commitment to Indianapolis and Indiana. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.