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The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation

Oshkosh, WI

The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation funds charitable and educational work, including community arts, basic needs, youth programs, and nonprofit capacity, in Winnebago, Waushara, and Green Lake counties and the City of Ripon. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,550 and ranged from $5,250 to $1 million; it offers competitive grant programs with varying guidelines and eligibility.

The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Samuel Bronfman Foundation supports Jewish life, including youth engagement, education, community, disability inclusion, and culture. Its 2024 grants ranged from $130 to $2.38 million, with a median of $20,000; nearly all grant dollars went to organizations in New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Okner-Robbins Foundation

Lake Forest, IL

The Okner-Robbins Foundation’s 2023 grants supported community, educational, and charitable organizations, including Jewish community services and disability programs; all reported grants went to Illinois recipients. It made 20 grants totaling $203,673, ranging from $1,000 to $21,573, with a median of $10,000. Its final return said applicants could send a written request to David Robbins, but the foundation appears to have wound down, so that guidance may no longer apply.

Laurie and James Richter

Chicago, IL

The Chicago-based foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those focused on community development, child advocacy, and housing, with recent grants concentrated in Illinois, California, and Washington, DC. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $6,490, with a median of $1,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Morris and Judith Rosenzweig Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

Jaffee Family Foundation

Boca Raton, FL

The Jaffee Family Foundation funds a range of charitable organizations, with 2025 grants of $2,500–$50,000 and a median grant of $5,000. It is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and its 2025 grants went to organizations in several states, especially Illinois; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Bielfeldt Foundation

Peoria Heights, IL

The Bielfeldt Foundation supports a range of charitable, educational, and community purposes, including behavioral health, education, museums, and capital campaigns, with recent grants focused on Illinois organizations, especially in Peoria. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; eligible groups can request an application form from Carlotta Bielfeldt.

The Ellen and Andrew G Celli Foundation

New York, NY

The Ellen and Andrew G Celli Foundation supports charitable organizations, including those working in community services, human rights, museums and the arts. In 2025, it made 31 grants totaling $68,862, with a median grant of $1,000 and awards ranging from $100 to $22,500; most funding went to organizations in New York, followed by Massachusetts. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

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.

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, disaster relief, and community projects, primarily through Elks Lodges and state associations in communities across the United States where Elks live and work. Its 2025 grants had a median of $8,500, though amounts varied widely; the listed Beacon and Freedom Grants are limited to Elks Lodges. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.