Extollo Educational Foundation

FSC Foundation Inc

Minneapolis, MN

FSC Foundation supports organizations associated with the Roman Catholic Church, including education, literacy, and environmental projects; most 2025 funding went to Minnesota, with grants also reaching several other states. It awarded 20 grants in 2025, ranging from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $3,500. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; applicants are directed to contact it with details, and requests are considered at its annual November meeting.

Leonard Family Charitable Foundation

Arlington HTS, IL

The Cuneo Foundation

Vernon Hills, IL

The Cuneo Foundation’s 2024 grants supported needs-based scholarships at Illinois colleges, universities, and high schools, with awards typically around $24,000 and ranging from $24,000 to $50,000. It did not accept unsolicited requests and funded only preselected organizations; its 2024 filing was marked as a final return and indicates the foundation was winding down.

Retirement Research Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Retirement Research Foundation funds work to improve older adults’ quality of life, including advocacy, direct services, research, knowledge sharing, and organizational capacity building, with priorities such as caregiving, housing, economic security, age equity, and social connection. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $143,626, with a median of $16,113; it supports national-scope advocacy, research, and knowledge sharing, and Illinois-based direct services and capacity building. A Letter of Inquiry is required before consideration.

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.

Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust

Chicago, IL

Enlace Chicago

Chicago, IL

Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes, and builds the capacity of little village stakeholders to confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access. Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of little village residents by fostering a safe and healthy environment and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.

Mercy Foundation Inc

Maywood, IL

We, mercy health system of chicago and trinity health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.Mercy Foundation is a member of mercy health system of chicago and trinity health.

Fugen Foundatrion

San Jose, CA

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, disaster relief, and community projects, primarily through Elks Lodges and state associations in communities across the United States where Elks live and work. Its 2025 grants had a median of $8,500, though amounts varied widely; the listed Beacon and Freedom Grants are limited to Elks Lodges. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.