The Barry Family Foundation Inc

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.

Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation

Homer Glen, IL

The foundation supports a broad range of organizations, including social-service providers, schools, and museums; in 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $141,000, with a median of $15,000. Most 2025 funding went to Illinois recipients (77%), with grants also reaching organizations in several other states. It accepts written applications to David Maier, and the filing reports no deadline or award restrictions.

Executive Construction Foundation

Hillside, IL

The foundation supports nonprofits working in areas such as substance-use treatment, disability services, food access, education, housing, and cancer-related family assistance, primarily in Illinois. Its 2024 grants ranged from $235 to $25,000, with a median of $2,796. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Richard T & Marianne H Walsh Charitable Tr

Notre Dame, IN

The Napleton Family Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

The Napleton Family Foundation supports schools and other charitable organizations, with 2025 grants of $2,000–$20,000 and a median of $3,500. Its giving is primarily in Illinois, with some support in Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Zadeck Family Foundation

Shreveport, LA

The Zadeck Family Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable organizations, including education and scholarships, Jewish organizations, arts and culture, human services, animal welfare, and environmental work. In 2026, it awarded 36 grants totaling $53,140, ranging from $50 to $25,000; 73% of grant dollars went to Louisiana recipients, with others going to organizations in several other states and Washington, DC. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Eugene J and Olga E Porto Charitable

La Grange, IL

The Donald J McAuliffe Family Foundation

Lagrange Park, IL

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.

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

The MacArthur Foundation funds work advancing a more just, verdant, and peaceful world, including climate solutions, criminal justice, journalism, technology, and Chicago. In 2024, its grants had a median of $160,000, though awards ranged widely; it generally does not accept unsolicited requests, with possible exceptions for specific open calls or proposals that meet program guidelines.