SwedishAmerican Health Foundation

The Kjellstrom Family Foundation

Rockford, IL

The Kjellstrom Family Foundation supports local charities, especially youth-serving and arts organizations, as well as work in education, human services, disability services, literacy, nature, and organizational development. It funds organizations serving Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Stephenson counties in Illinois, with emphasis on Winnebago County; grants are typically around $12,000, generally capped at $40,000, with some larger challenge grants. It accepts applications on a stated schedule, with deadlines of April 15, August 15, and November 15.

Mr and Mrs George W Taylor Foundation

Tucson, AZ

The foundation supports veterans’ social welfare, medical research, domestic abuse and addiction services, education, conservation, and religious activities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000, and went to organizations in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Illinois. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

Kiwanis Charities of Rockford Inc

Rockford, IL

To serve the children of the Rockford area through educational scholarship grants and grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations that assist children and their families through educational, leisure and social activities.

The Ben Harding Family Foundation

Rockford, IL

The Ben Harding Family Foundation supports varied charitable organizations, including food, arts, health, and community groups, primarily in Illinois. In 2024, its 36 grants totaled $46,000, ranging from $500 to $7,000, with a median grant of $1,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Steak Club

Belvidere, IL

Rydell Family Foundation

Rockford, IL

The Mill Foundation

Loves Park, IL

Community Foundation of Northern IL

Rockford, IL

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois supports community needs through grants for areas including basic needs, health, arts, education, career pathways, and youth and families. Its competitive grants serve organizations in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $13,030. It accepts unsolicited requests through its grant programs, including the Community Grants Program.

Kristin L Anderson Charitable Foundation

Rockford, IL

The foundation supports charitable organizations working in culture, education, youth services, social welfare, veteran affairs, and religion, with a geographic emphasis on Illinois and some funding elsewhere. Its 2024 grants ranged from $200 to $6,000, with a median of $1,750. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation XXXXX2008

Chicago, IL

The foundation supports Illinois nonprofits working in areas such as youth development, housing, food access, education, and services for people experiencing homelessness. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median of $5,000, and nearly all grant dollars went to Illinois recipients. It accepts applications through an online process; applicants should describe the proposed grant or fund and provide a 501(c)(3) determination letter.

The David & Colleen Anderson

Rockford, IL

The foundation supports a range of charitable causes, including culture, health, education, social welfare, youth services, and veteran affairs. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median of $1,500; most funding went to Illinois, followed by Wisconsin, with smaller shares going to several other states. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Blazer Foundation

Rockford, IL

The Blazer Foundation funds research, development, and direct-service programs that improve the lives of people with mental or physical disabilities, primarily in Winnebago County and adjoining counties of northern Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,500 to $702,000, with a median of $10,000. It says it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.