North End Youth Center Inc

Ivy Academy of Early Learning II Inc

Geneva, IL

To provide quality early childhood education and related services, while striving to empower young children through family-friendly support and education

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

Elgin, IL

To provide quality early childhood education and related services, while striving to empower young children through family-friendly support and education

Inc Mental Health Alliance

Aurora, IL

INC Mental Health Alliance funds local agencies providing mental health, substance-use, and intellectual or developmental disability services in seven south Kane County townships in Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $17,200 to $480,980, with a median of $63,150. The profile describes an application process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.

American Water Charitable Foundationinc

Camden, NJ

The American Water Charitable Foundation funds water and environmental projects, as well as work in education, workforce readiness, and community support; its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000 and ranged from $500 to $614,954. Applicants must operate in or directly benefit an American Water service territory, and giving is not restricted to preselected organizations; some programs are invitation-only.

Reese Family Charitable Foundation

Bonita Springs, FL

The Reese Family Charitable Foundation supports local and regional charitable organizations in areas including health, veterans’ services, conservation, employment and job training, and local history. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $2,500, and went to organizations in multiple states. It accepts written applications, according to its 2023 filing; no deadline was listed.

The Cambridge Foundation Inc

Fairfield, IA

Shodeen Family Foundation

Geneva, IL

The Shodeen Family Foundation supports charitable organizations serving people with disabilities, children, people experiencing homelessness, and local communities, including health, education, and community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to Illinois, followed by Wisconsin. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

Aurora, IL

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley funds capital projects—such as equipment, technology, and eligible building improvements—for nonprofits serving Aurora, Kane County, and Kendall County, Illinois. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it invites applicants to begin with an online Letter of Intent.

Caerus Foundation Inc

Northbrook, IL

Caerus Foundation Inc funds work in humanitarian response, conservation, education, health, and the arts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.205 million, with a median of about $50,000, and were concentrated in Illinois, California, New York, Washington, DC, and Wisconsin. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Fox Valley United Way

Aurora, IL

To improve lives in the communities served through fundraising and by providing leadership in fostering collaberation and leveraging resources to focus on solving the identified community problems.

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.