Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Overview

Annual Grants Program

Funder: Highland Park Community Foundation (IL, US)

Overview:
Grants are awarded on an annual basis to qualified nonprofits and governmental agencies that have completed a rigorous application process. Each grant applicant is assigned a liaison from the Foundation's Board of Directors, who meets with the organization to discuss the application process, their services, and the needs they address.

Award Details:

  • 2025: 64 grants totaling $1,012,240

  • 2024: 65 grants totaling $875,075

  • 2023: 63 grants totaling $784,825

  • 2022: 63 grants totaling $746,925

  • 2021: 58 grants totaling $613,200

  • 2020: 52 grants totaling $512,550
  • Geographic Scope: Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois

    Focus Areas:

  • Creative & Cultural Arts

  • Education

  • Human Services

  • Senior Services

  • Services for Individuals with Disabilities

  • Early Childhood Programs
  • Grant Process:

  • Comprehensive review of organization's governance and finances

  • Board liaison assigned to each applicant

  • Meetings with organizations to discuss services and community needs

  • Funds support both new initiatives and continuing programs

  • Foundation also offers proactive grants where unique needs and opportunities have been identified
  • Contact Information:

  • Highland Park Community Foundation

  • P.O. Box 398

  • Highland Park, IL 60035

  • Phone: (847) 433-4100

  • Email: info@hpcfil.org

  • EIN: 36-3819818
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Steps:
    1. First-time applicants: Complete initial application form
    2. Returning and previously approved applicants: Submit updated application
    3. Organization assigned a Board liaison who meets to discuss the application
    4. Comprehensive review of governance and finances conducted
    5. Grant awards distributed at annual reception (typically October)

    Required Materials:

  • Governance documentation

  • Financial records and statements

  • Organization information and services description

  • Community needs addressed
  • Submission:

  • Applications available on website

  • Separate process for first-time vs. returning applicants
  • Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed requirements not provided in available materials.

    What Highland Park Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    42
    Total given
    $959K
    Median grant
    $14K
    Range
    $5,500–$105K
    • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Highland Park, IL; Northbrook, IL; Waukegan, IL.
    • 40% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 7% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Josselyn · Northbrook, IL

      General Operating Support and Shooting Recovery

      $105K

    • Highwood Library & Community Center · Highland Park, IL

      General Operating Support and Shooting Recovery

      $74K

    • North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic · Highland Park, IL

      General Operating Support

      $65K

    • Family Focus HP · Highland Park, IL

      Program Support

      $56K

    • Highland Park Community Early Learning Center · Highland Park, IL

      General Operating Support

      $53K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsfoundationartseducationhuman-servicesseniorsdisabledchild-care

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