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Dr Scholl Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds nonprofit work in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural activities, and the environment, with consideration for other worthwhile projects. Grants average $5,000–$25,000, mostly in the United States; it also considers international requests when a board member has direct knowledge of the applicant.

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

Chicago, IL

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago funds nonprofits addressing basic needs and community priorities such as health care, housing, food assistance, early learning, workforce development, and legal services across greater Chicago, including targeted support for Chicago’s South and West Sides and south suburbs. In 2025, grants ranged from about $5,000 to $2 million, with a median of $25,000. The stated 2026 Impact Grants process was limited to current partners, and the BridgeBuilders application was closed; no open unsolicited application process is stated.

Weisman Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

Reva and David Logan Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Reva and David Logan Foundation funds social justice, journalism, and the arts, with most arts support going to Chicago-based organizations; its grants are concentrated in Illinois but also reach organizations elsewhere. Recent awards ranged from $203 to $300,000, with a median of about $43,000. It says it does not accept unsolicited requests; its LOI process is for eligible organizations and was closed as of May 18, 2026.

George M Eisenberg Foundation

Arlington Heights, IL

The foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations in areas including health care, disability services, youth services, and hunger relief, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Illinois and the rest to Minnesota. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $1,000 to $1,275,000. It accepts requests by letter rather than a formal application; requests are due by April 30 for consideration the following calendar year.

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 Turano Foundation

Berwyn, IL

The Turano Foundation funds charitable and educational organizations, with grants supporting areas such as culture, food assistance, housing, health, and education; in 2025, grants ranged from $3,000 to $135,000, with a median of $5,000. It is based in Berwyn, Illinois, and directed 97% of its 2025 grant dollars to Illinois recipients. It requests an application by letter and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; awards are at the board’s discretion.

Haberman Family Foundation

Highland Park, IL

The Haberman Family Foundation supports organizations in health, education, community services, arts, environmental stewardship, public media, immigrant rights, and animal welfare, with most 2025 funding going to Illinois and additional grants in Missouri, Florida, Washington, and New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.

Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund

Oak Park, IL

The Patrick and Anna M. Cudahy Fund supports nonprofits serving economically challenged or marginalized communities, including work in social services, health, arts, education, and the environment. Most grants focus on metropolitan Chicago and Wisconsin, especially Milwaukee and nearby counties; 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $57,500, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests, though organizations may submit an online Letter of Inquiry; proposals generally require an invitation.

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.