How many philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits operate in Illinois?

Every IRS-registered philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois appears in the Givalgo Discover index. The top 50 by reported revenue are listed on this page; the full set is searchable on discover.givalgo.ai.

What's the largest philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois?

The single largest philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois by reported total revenue is shown at the top of the list on this page, sourced from each organisation's most recent IRS Form 990 filing.

How do I vet a philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois before donating?

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Are donations to Illinois philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits tax-deductible?

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Philanthropy & Grantmaking Nonprofits in Illinois

Givalgo Discover indexes 50 active philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits headquartered in Illinois. The list below is sorted by reported revenue on the most recent Form 990 indexed for each organisation.

Top 50 by reported revenue

From the most recent Form 990 indexed for each organisation. Click an org for full diligence detail.

#	Organisation	Revenue
1	THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST EIN 36-2167000	$2.1B
2	JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO EIN 36-2167761	$284.6M
3	JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO EIN 36-2167034	$154.2M
4	ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION EIN 36-3689171	$105.3M
5	CROWN FAMILY FOUNDATION EIN 36-3330462	$81.0M
6	LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FTDN EIN 23-7030455	$71.3M
7	ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC EIN 26-3718342	$61.8M
8	LAWYERS TRUST FUND OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-3213132	$47.4M
9	UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO INC EIN 30-0200478	$47.1M
10	GLOBAL CHARITABLE FUND EIN 46-4499862	$42.4M
11	QUAD CITIES GOLF CLASSIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION EIN 93-1332421	$33.9M
12	MERCY HEALTH CORPORATION EIN 47-2158680	$32.4M
13	DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EIN 36-3978733	$32.3M
14	CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER EIN 36-3799834	$26.3M
15	AURORA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC EIN 39-6044569	$25.3M
16	MOOSE CHARITIES INC EIN 36-3993740	$23.2M
17	JFMC FACILITIES CORPORATION EIN 36-3368912	$22.2M
18	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE LAND OF LINCOLN INC EIN 20-4191391	$21.6M
19	MOOSE FOUNDATION INC EIN 36-3993733	$21.2M
20	PRITZKER FAMILY PHILANTHROPIC FUND EIN 36-3623264	$21.1M
21	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY EIN 36-6086742	$20.1M
22	FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF CHICAGO SERVICE CORPORATION EIN 36-3579767	$20.0M
23	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE QUINCY AREA EIN 37-1366611	$19.5M
24	ALBERT AND LUCILLE DELIGHTER AND MARCELLA WINSTON FOUNDATION EIN 20-5488529	$19.1M
25	PILLARS FUND EIN 81-0983087	$17.0M
26	PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA EIN 47-1508583	$16.8M
27	FOREFRONT EIN 23-7376023	$16.1M
28	ILLINOIS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM EIN 37-1290943	$15.6M
29	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS EIN 36-4402089	$14.8M
30	WILLIAM H MINER FOUNDATION EIN 36-1488081	$14.0M
31	BROTHERS COMMUNITIES AND MINISTRIES INVESTMENT TRUST EIN 36-4390471	$12.3M
32	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY EIN 37-1372729	$10.9M
33	PERT FOUNDATION EIN 81-0585993	$10.5M
34	CFM FOUNDATION EIN 37-6026254	$10.4M
35	UNITED WAY-MCCORMICK PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS INC EIN 82-5478333	$9.5M
36	SHURE CHARITABLE TR CREATED UW OF SIDNEY N SHURE EIN 36-7681597	$9.3M
37	SOARING EAGLE ACADEMY EIN 20-2286699	$9.0M
38	GENEVA FOUNDATION OF PRESBYTERIAN HOMES EIN 71-0945228	$9.0M
39	GENYOUTH INC EIN 27-0988546	$8.7M
40	MERCYHEALTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC EIN 36-3197918	$8.7M
41	VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS EIN 36-2798257	$8.5M
42	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EIN 23-7176723	$7.7M
43	EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC EIN 36-3466802	$7.6M
44	GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EIN 37-1159944	$7.5M
45	PEORIA AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EIN 37-1185713	$7.5M
46	NORTH SHORE EXCHANGE NFP EIN 46-0869560	$7.0M
47	OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EIN 36-4150724	$6.8M
48	DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EIN 36-3788167	$6.4M
49	ILLINOIS PRAIRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC EIN 37-1377415	$6.1M
50	ILLINOIS NETWORK OF CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING EIN 37-1345658	$6.0M

Featured organizations

A representative cross-section beyond the revenue ranking, from national institutions to small community groups and private foundations, chosen for complete, recent IRS filings.

John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
CHICAGO, IL · $1B+ in assets
Builders Initiative
CHICAGO, IL · $1B+ in assets
Joyce Foundation
CHICAGO, IL · $1B+ in assets
Paul M Angell Family Foundation
CHICAGO, IL · $100M–$1B in assets
Howard G Buffett Foundation
DECATUR, IL · $100M–$1B in assets
Terra Foundation for American Art
CHICAGO, IL · $100M–$1B in assets
TROTT Family Philanthropies Inc
CHICAGO, IL · $10M–$100M in assets
Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center
NILES, IL · $10M–$100M in assets
GURTZ Family Foundation
ARLINGTON HTS, IL · $1M–$10M in assets
Hennessey Foundation
EVANSTON, IL · $100K–$1M in assets
Goldsmith-Fielder Agricultural Scholarship Fund and Trust
CARLYLE, IL · Under $100K in assets

Frequently asked questions about philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits in Illinois

Answers compiled from the IRS Form 990, BMF, Pub 78, and Auto-Revocation List.

How many philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits operate in Illinois?: Every IRS-registered philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois appears in the Givalgo Discover index. The top 50 by reported revenue are listed on this page; the full set is searchable on discover.givalgo.ai.
What's the largest philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois?: The single largest philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois by reported total revenue is shown at the top of the list on this page, sourced from each organisation's most recent IRS Form 990 filing.
How do I vet a philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois before donating?: Use Givalgo Discover's free profile for the organisation: it cross-references the IRS Auto-Revocation List, IRS Publication 78, and the IRS Business Master File, and exposes the latest Form 990 financials and governance signals on a single page.
Are donations to Illinois philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits tax-deductible?: Federal deductibility is determined by IRS Publication 78 status, not state location. Donations to a Pub 78-listed philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Illinois are tax-deductible at the federal level; Illinois state tax treatment may differ.
Where do philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits in Illinois file their Form 990?: All US tax-exempt organisations file Form 990 with the IRS at the federal level. There is no state-specific filing for the federal exemption itself. Illinois state charity registration is a separate state-level requirement.