Hope Chest Inc

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

Chicago, IL

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago funds nonprofit work on basic needs and community-led efforts, including healthcare, housing, food assistance, early learning, safety, legal services, and workforce development across greater Chicago and the surrounding region. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,002 to $2,038,325, with a median of $25,000; the current Impact Grants cycle is closed to new applicants and limited to current partners, and the BridgeBuilders application is also closed.

Ageoptions Inc (FKA Suburban Area Agency on Aging)

Oak Park, IL

AgeOptions funds community organizations providing nutrition, social services, health promotion, legal assistance, caregiver support, and other services for older adults and caregivers in suburban Cook County, Illinois. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to about $5.1 million, with a median of $22,150. It accepts applications through published program-specific RFPs and its Grants Portal; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Springfield, IL

The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence funds Illinois domestic-violence service providers, supporting victim services such as advocacy, counseling, and shelter-related services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $424,529, with a median of about $175,000; its website lists no current funding opportunities, and does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Alliancechicago

Chicago, IL

AllianceChicago funds community health centers and related research, health-care, and public-health organizations, with grants supporting health technology, research, care delivery, and initiatives such as vaccination and chronic disease care. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,400 to $268,433, with a median of $19,200; most funding went to Illinois, with additional grants in Florida and a few other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Children's Care Foundation

Chicago, IL

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation

Naperville, IL

The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation funds oral health care, education, professional training, and community outreach, with a focus on Illinois children and underserved communities. Its grants vary widely: 2024 awards ranged from $5,265 to $500,000, with a median of $14,679; its Community Grants Program offered one-year grants of up to $20,000. It accepts applications through its Community Grants Program from eligible Illinois-serving organizations; the stated deadline for the 2027 cycle has passed.

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.

Marlene and William O'Meara Charitable Foundation Inc

Lagrange Park, IL

Adventist Midwest Health

Hinsdale, IL

Adventist health system sunbelt healthcare corporation and all its subsidiary organizations were established by the seventh-day adventist church to bring a ministry of healing and health to the communities served. Our mission is to extend the healing ministry of christ. The taxpayer is owned 49% by adventist health system sunbelt healthcare corporation (adventhealth). Effective january 1, 2023, the taxpayer entered into a master management agreement with adventhealth. Adventhealth seeks to be widely respected as a consumer-focused organization that engages individuals in their health by delivering wholistic, best practice care across a connected, comprehensive continuum of services. With christ as our example, adventhealth cares for and nurtures people: our employees, our communities, our healthcare professionals, and those who trust us for care and healing.

Grimes Family Foundation

La Grange Park, IL

The Grimes Family Foundation supports charitable organizations across education, older-adult services, health, and other areas, with most of its grants going to Illinois and smaller amounts to organizations in Ohio, California, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $80,000, with a median of $1,775. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.