Lutheran Child and Family Services

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.

George M Eisenberg Foundation

Arlington Heights, IL

The George M Eisenberg Foundation funds social assistance, including health care, rehabilitation, disability services, and youth programs, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Illinois and the rest to Minnesota. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,275,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts requests from 501(c)(3) organizations by letter, due April 30 for consideration the following year.

J R Albert Foundation

Naperville, IL

The J.R. Albert Foundation funds organizations improving access to healthy food, nutrition education, and local food systems, primarily in Kansas, Illinois, and Missouri. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000 in 2025, with a median of $30,000; it typically makes multi-year general operating grants. Grants are by invitation only, and the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.

Gutgsell Family Foundation

Plover, WI

Naperville Rotary Charities Inc

Naperville, IL

Naperville Rotary Charities funds 501(c)(3) organizations providing education, basic humanitarian services, or relief for people who are poor or underprivileged; most of its giving goes to Illinois, though it reports no geographic limits. In 2024, grants ranged from $350 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing provides application instructions but does not explicitly say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.

Edward Hospital

Arlington Heights, IL

Greenstate Foundation

North Liberty, IA

GreenState Foundation funds financial education, affordable housing, and children’s health in Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois, with most 2024 grants going to Iowa organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through quarterly deadlines; the profile directs applicants to contact Tara Wachendorf.

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Geneva, IL

Northern Illinois Food Bank funds local food providers and community programs that feed people and may build capacity. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,012 to $8.39 million, with a median of $113,815, primarily serving 13 counties in Northern Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Global Impact

Washington, DC

Global Impact funds a broad range of charitable and social-impact work, including global causes, social welfare, equity, refugee assistance, and nonprofit programs. In 2025, it reported 266 grants, with a median of $75,000 and awards ranging from $6,808 to $5.85 million; grants went mainly to U.S. organizations, especially in DC, California, and New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Kirley Family Foundation Trust

Cape Coral, FL

The foundation supports a range of charitable causes, including humanitarian aid, health care, community assistance, recovery, and veterans and first responders. In 2024, it made 33 grants ranging from $25 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000, to organizations in Florida and other states. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to 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.