The Richard and Caitlin McNabb

The Kansas City Royals Foundation

Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Royals Foundation funds literacy and education, healthy and active communities, and military and veteran support, including youth baseball and softball facility improvements. Its general grants primarily serve nonprofits in the greater Kansas City area, with a typical award around $15,000; Royalty Fields matching grants are typically $5,000–$15,000 and serve eligible programs in six states. The profile describes an application process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Robert and Penelope Steiner Family

Chicago, IL

NCRC Community Development Fund Inc

Washington, DC

NCRC Community Development Fund supports affordable housing and homeownership, small businesses—especially minority-owned, women-owned, and low-income businesses—and certain nonprofit programs that provide capital or services to underserved communities. Its listed awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, though typical giving is not stated; it serves communities across the U.S., with some programs focused on Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust

Chicago, IL

The trust funds qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities addressing human needs, youth development, athletics, and Chicago-area challenges, primarily serving Chicago and Cook County residents. In 2024, its 50 grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $27,500. The filing directs applicants to contact a co-trustee and consult its guidelines; it does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Handley Foundation Inc

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable

Oakdale, CT

Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable supports qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including organizations that provide assistance to individuals; its Bob’s Cares program describes community support nationwide, though its 2025 filing reports a Connecticut recipient. Recent filings show one large operating-support grant of about $823,000, so they do not establish a typical award size. The foundation describes a process for submitting request letters, indicating it accepts unsolicited requests.

Shade Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Shade Family Foundation supports social services, including assistance and scholarships, disability services, military-related causes, guide dogs, and arts opportunities. In 2024, its 22 grants ranged from $250 to $54,290, with a median of $1,704; most funding went to Illinois, followed by Ohio and Wisconsin. It accepts no unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

Berry Family Charitable Trust

Scales Mound, IL

The Berry Family Charitable Trust supports education, arts and culture, food assistance, and community and social services, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Illinois organizations and additional funding in Iowa and several other states. Its 31 grants totaled $121,750, ranging from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald

Chicago, IL

The Daymarc Foundation

Wayland, MA

The Daymarc Foundation’s grants span arts, human services, education, and community programs, with 90% of its 2025 giving going to Massachusetts organizations and 10% to Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $11,152 to $179,989, with a median of $40,000. It accepts rolling inquiries and requests a letter of inquiry for application materials.

An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Chicago-based foundation’s 2024 grants supported music education, arts and culture, parks, food and social services, housing, and religious organizations, mainly in Illinois, with a small amount going to California. It gave $158,325 across 10 grants, ranging from $2,000 to $60,000; it funded only preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing was marked as a final return.

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.