Well Told Grants

Nonprofits

Who funds nonprofits in Illinois

Private foundations reported $2.6 billion in grants to 3,983 organizations in Illinois. University of Chicago received the most, $131 million from 399 foundations.

Where the money goes in Illinois

CityFoundation grants received
Chicago$1.6 billion
Evanston$290 million
Champaign$74.1 million
Decatur$40.3 million
Urbana$28.4 million
Northbrook$28.3 million
Macomb$26.1 million
Wheaton$22.0 million
Peoria$21.9 million
Highland Park$21.2 million
Various$20.6 million
Naperville$15.9 million

Organizations in Illinois with the most foundation funding

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