Mercyhealth Development Foundation Inc

Young Women's Christian Association of Rock County Inc

Janesville, WI

Ywca Rock county is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

American Cancer Society Inc

Atlanta, GA

The American Cancer Society funds cancer research, patient support, and advocacy, including grants to researchers, institutions, and related organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,648 to $9.6 million, with a median of $15,000; research funding supports institutions across the United States. It accepts applications for specific research programs through ProposalCentral, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Rosemary L & John P Mortensen

Green Bay, WI

The foundation supports a range of charitable activities, including health, food assistance, housing, recreation, and culture, with 2025 grants going mainly to Wisconsin organizations and some in Iowa. Its 37 grants ranged from $125 to $50,000, with a median of $1,000. It says requests should be made in writing with relevant information and does not list a deadline or award restrictions.

Mercy Health System Association of Volunteers Inc

Janesville, WI

The mission of the Mercy Health System Association of Volunteers is to:perform the highest quality of volunteer services for improved healthcare, act as ambassadors of goodwill for mercy hospital in the southern Wisconsin area, and provide financial assistance through fund raising projects in the quest for healthcare at the lowest possible cost without sacrificing quality, service, and convenience.

Mayo Clinic Group Return

Rochester, MN

It funds healthcare, medical research, education, and charitable programs, with community giving focused on local health needs such as access to care, mental health, and food security. In 2024, its reported grants had a median of $19,468, though the total was dominated by a very large grant to Mayo Clinic; nearly all grant dollars went to Minnesota. Unsolicited applications are explicitly invited for eligible nonprofits in Olmsted County, Minnesota, and Maricopa County, Arizona.

McCune Foundation PNC Bank NA

Pittsburgh, PA

The McCune Foundation funds nonprofit work in education, human services, humanities, and civic life, with a focus on community vitality and economic growth in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $15,000 to $9 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; applicants are directed to contact the foundation and consult McCune.org for application materials.

A G Cox Charity Trust

Chicago, IL

The A G Cox Charity Trust supports a broad range of charitable organizations, including medical, educational, cultural, and other nonprofits, with most 2024 funding going to Illinois, followed by California and Wisconsin. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $225,000, with a median of $15,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Tuw Louis E Caster - Rockford Memorial

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts 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, and charitable projects through Elks Lodges and state associations across the United States. Its 2026 grants had a median size of $10,000, though awards varied widely; the profile describes application routes for specific Lodge and scholarship programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.