Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2026
Total received
$14.6M
Foundation funders
106
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2026
Who funds Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc is funded by 106 grantmakers, led by Make-a-Wish Foundation of America ($9.9M), The Chicago Community Trust ($1.1M), Car Donation Foundation ($583K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.6M in grants to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc between 2022–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2026) to $4.1M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
What grants has Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Wagner Foundation | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Make-a-Wish Foundation of America | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,759,344 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $635,500 |
| 2025 | Car Donation Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $137,282 |
| 2025 | The Ed Watkowski Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Simon Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $32,317 |
| 2025 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,620 |
| 2025 | Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Distribution from Donor-Advised Fund/Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Cushing Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The JW Gardner II Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Zeman Family Foundation Inc | CHILDREN'S WELFARE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $19,000 |
| 2025 | Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $13,000 |
| 2025 | Sarkisian Foundation | GENERAL FUNDS | $12,000 |
| 2025 | SVL Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Francis L Lederer Foundation | GRANTING WISH TO CHILD IN CHICAGO AREA | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Peoria Area Community Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,469 |
| 2025 | Adreani Foundation | GENERAL USE | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Ceres Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Air Products Foundation | SPONSOR MAKE-A-WISH OF ILLINOIS 2025 GOLFING FOR WISHES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support wish-granting program for children with critical illnesses which has experienced increased need | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation | FAMILY SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Richard James McCann Foundation | MOST NEED | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Trustmark Foundation | Contribution provided | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Wagner Foundation | To aid the organization and further exempt purposes. | $2,000 |
| 2025 | John H & Ann G Rhodes Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $1,800 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc is funded by 106 grantmakers, led by Make-a-Wish Foundation of America ($9.9M), The Chicago Community Trust ($1.1M), Car Donation Foundation ($583K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.6M in grants to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc between 2022–2026.
Who is Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc's largest funder?
Make-a-Wish Foundation of America is the largest recorded funder of Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc, with $9.9M across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $14.6M in grants to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc across 200 grants from 106 funders between 2022–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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