The Gangwal Foundation

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

The foundation funds a broad range of work, including journalism, arts, Chicago communities, climate and clean energy, homelessness, human rights, and criminal justice reform. Its 2024 grants had a median of $160,000, with awards ranging from $450 to $21 million; funding is nationwide, with the largest shares going to New York, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. Application rules vary by program: some accept self-nominations or Letters of Inquiry, while others generally do not fund unsolicited proposals.

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 Lewis Greenwood Foundation

Newbury Park, CA

The Lewis Greenwood Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including nutrition, environmental protection, disaster relief, education, and community services, with 2025 grants distributed mainly in California, Illinois, Florida, and New York. Its grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000; it accepts written requests with supporting documentation and says requests cannot exceed $25,000.

Parag and Dulari Doshi Foundation

South Barrington, IL

JKP Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

JKP Family Foundation supports annual operations for a range of charitable organizations, with most of its 2024 grant dollars going to Illinois and Louisiana. Grants ranged from $350 to $100,000, with a median of $7,750. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Springfield, IL

The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence funds Illinois domestic-violence service providers, supporting victim services such as advocacy, counseling, and shelter-related services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $424,529, with a median of about $175,000; its website lists no current funding opportunities, and does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Pattis Family Foundation

Highland Park, IL

The Pattis Family Foundation supports program and operating expenses, reporting a single grant of about $503,000 in 2025 to a recipient in Illinois. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The John Buck Company Foundation

Chicago, IL

The foundation supports Chicago-area organizations serving children and families, especially through education, as well as community, environmental, child-welfare, and family-care programs. Recent grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with total giving of about $321,000–$337,000 in 2022–2023; its 2024 filing reported no grants. Its civic involvement committee reviews requests, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Julian Grace Foundation

Highland Park, IL

The Julian Grace Foundation supports U.S.-based nonprofits working in immigration and human rights, cultural heritage, health, education, and environmental protection; it is not currently inviting new organizations in education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $310,000, with a median of $60,000, and most funding went to Illinois organizations. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests; applications are by invitation, though organizations may send a brief introduction.

Ashish and Sugeeta Kohli Family

Northbrook, IL

Naida S Wharton Foundation

Garden City, NY

The Naida S Wharton Foundation supports organizations in areas including journalism, education, reproductive health, human services, and plant science and public education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000, and most funding went to organizations in New York, followed by New Jersey. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Lumpkin Family Foundation

Mattoon, IL

The Lumpkin Family Foundation funds nonprofit work on environmental protection, healthy living, local food and agriculture, community collaboration, and mental wellness, primarily in East Central Illinois and Chicago, with some national support. Grant sizes vary widely; in 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $630,000, with a median of $6,000. Its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, though most programs begin with an online letter of inquiry.