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The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits advancing economic mobility, narrowing the wealth gap, and meeting urgent needs, with priorities including Black and Latine income and assets, homeownership, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2024 median grant was $25,000, though awards varied widely; funding generally benefits Chicago-region residents. It accepts applications for listed open opportunities through GrantCentral; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside those opportunities.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

New York, NY

Local Initiatives Support Corporation funds affordable housing, economic development, education, health, child care, small businesses and other community initiatives, often through grants, loans and equity. Its 2024 grants had a median of $40,000, with awards ranging from $5,189 to $4.7 million, and its work spans communities across all 50 states. It offers specific grant opportunities, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Nurse-Family Partnership

Denver, CO

Changent funds community partners delivering its Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First programs, supporting family and child health, development, and well-being across the United States and some tribal communities. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,520 to $400,000, with a median of $67,549; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Dr Scholl Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds eligible nonprofits working in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural activities, and the environment, primarily in the United States; overseas requests may be considered when a board member knows the applicant. Grants typically average $5,000–$25,000, though awards vary widely, and the foundation accepts requests through an LOI process, with full applications by invitation.

The William and Mary Davis Foundation

Wheaton, IL

The William and Mary Davis Foundation supports nonprofits aligned with its mission, including youth development, community services, health, and education, with most 2024 funding going to Illinois organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median of $3,000. It accepts requests for an application form by contacting Stephen Davis.

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.

Grand Victoria Foundation

Chicago, IL

Grand Victoria Foundation funds community power-building and systemic racial justice work, especially Black-led efforts and organizations accountable to Black communities and other communities of color. It focuses on Illinois and gave a median grant of $25,000 in 2024, with awards ranging from $300 to $555,150. It accepts requests through a Letter of Inquiry when the process is open, but says it is paused until October 2026.

The Lewis Greenwood Foundation

Newbury Park, CA

The Lewis Greenwood Foundation supports a broad range of charitable work, including youth, religious and educational activities, family and community services, environmental efforts, food assistance, and housing. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000, and went mostly to California organizations as well as recipients in several other states. It accepts written requests with supporting documentation, capped at $25,000; the stated deadline is October 31.

Tuw Raymond I Caspers Charitable Trust

Dallas, TX

Wellington Management Foundation

Boston, MA

The Wellington Management Foundation funds education programs for under-resourced youth, including academic improvement, college access and persistence, extended learning, and career readiness, in North American and Asia-Pacific communities where Wellington has offices. Recent annual grants typically ranged from $30,000 to $1.09 million, with many 2024 itemized grants between $60,000 and $200,000. It did not consider new organizations for Annual Grants in 2025; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic

Springfield, IL

It administers federal grants for Illinois nonprofit organizations providing victim services to domestic violence survivors and their children, including advocacy, counseling, and shelter. In 2025, grants ranged from $7,500 to $424,529, with a median of about $175,000; it currently lists no funding opportunities, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Lohengrin Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

The Lohengrin Foundation funds educational equity and social justice, including organizing, policy and advocacy, arts education, community safety, and youth and community centers; its broader portfolio has also included education, arts, medical research, humanitarian response, and international development. In 2024, grants ranged from $125 to $2 million, with a median of $50,000; it prioritizes the Chicago and Boston areas and Boston Gateway Cities, and considers other regions by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited requests outside active RFPs.