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Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson

Indianapolis, IN

The foundation supports varied charitable work, including human services, health care, civil rights, reproductive health, and environmental sustainability, with grants across multiple states and the largest shares going to Indiana, Maine, Virginia, New York, and Kansas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $42,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications by letter with an IRS tax-exempt determination letter; the stated deadline is September 30.

Helen J and Thomas Nelson Urban Sr Charitable Foundation III

Des Moines, IA

The Rich Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

The Rich Foundation funds arts, education, hunger relief, gardens, healthcare, and other community initiatives, directing its giving to the Metro Atlanta area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median of $50,000. It accepts applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations; no deadline is stated.

Christian Community Foundation Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

WaterStone funds charitable and educational efforts, especially direct Christian ministries, through donor-recommended grants to eligible U.S. and international nonprofits whose missions align with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and grants are recommended by donors.

Illumina Corporate Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Illumina Corporate Foundation funds access to genomics, STEM education—especially for underrepresented learners—and community impact, with a global emphasis and priority for U.S. communities where Illumina employees live and work. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $881,989, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications on a rolling basis and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund

Chicago, IL

The fund supports charitable organizations working in health and social services, education, food assistance, arts and culture, civil liberties, and LGBTQ+ rights, primarily in Illinois and Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $20 to $35,000, with a median of $1,395. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Make It Better Foundation

Wilmette, IL

The Make It Better Foundation supports nonprofits across varied fields, including education, family services, mental health, healthcare, employment, and humanitarian relief, with a general focus on Chicagoland and grants also reaching organizations elsewhere. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $5,125; it accepts applications and nominations for its annual Philanthropy Awards, but broader unsolicited requests are not stated.

Frankel Julius N Foundation

Chicago, IL

The foundation supports medical research, underprivileged people, and cultural appreciation, with recent grants also benefiting health, arts, and social-service organizations; its 2025 grants went to Illinois recipients. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,366,054, with a median of $50,000, and it accepts written unsolicited proposals from qualified charitable organizations at any time.

The Rosamond Gifford Charitable

Syracuse, NY

The Gifford Foundation supports community organizations and Syracuse neighborhood projects, including capacity-building, community engagement, and quality-of-life initiatives. Its 2024 grants ranged from $400 to $213,500, with a median of $3,000; its programs focus on Syracuse and, for organizational capacity-building, Onondaga, Madison, and Oswego Counties.

Chrysalis Foundation

West Des Moines, IA

Chrysalis Foundation funds programs supporting the safety, education, security, and economic empowerment of girls and women in Polk, Warren, and Dallas counties, Iowa. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $24,900, with a median of $3,850. Community Partner Grants require an organization profile for consideration for an invitation to apply; Rapid Response requests are accepted on a rolling basis.

The Nelson Foundation

Des Moines, IA

Invest DSM

Des Moines, IA

Invest DSM funds property improvements, housing rehabilitation and development, and business improvements in designated Special Investment Districts in Des Moines and Polk County, Iowa. Its 2022–23 grants averaged about $58,000–$65,000, while homeowner renovation grants may be up to $75,000; support is often a 20–50% share of project costs. Applicants must first confirm property eligibility and consult with Invest DSM before applying; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.