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Human Services Foundations in Illinois

190 private foundations funding human services in Illinois.

Our directory lists 190 private human services foundations based in Illinois, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings. Most give by invitation only rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Each profile below shows the funder's giving history, typical grant size, recent recipients, and application stance — so you can build a focused prospect list.

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Human Services

Established

Hendrick Home for Children Trust

Illinois

Assets: $81.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $5.3M

Funds in TX

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Human Services

Established

National Recreation Foundation Inc

Illinois

Assets: $56.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $2.4M

Funds in IL · NY · SD +12

Invitation only

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Human Services

Established

John D Brubaker Charitable Tr

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $31.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.3M

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Established

Bramsen Charitable Foundation

Illinois

Environment & AnimalsHuman ServicesEnvironment & Animals

Assets: $29.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $2.2M

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Established

Hispanic Society of America Tr No 2 Pv 14989

Illinois

Assets: $27M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.7M

Funds in NY

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Fund for European Scouting Pt 16436

Illinois

International & Foreign AffairsHuman ServicesInternational & Foreign Affairs

Assets: $23.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.5M

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Kane County Fair

Illinois

Assets: $21.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.5K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Woods Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $16M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $864.5K

Funds in IL · TN · NC

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Human Services

Emerging

Ea Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $13.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $580K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation

Illinois

Human Services

Assets: $13.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $858.9K

Funds in IL

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Human Services

Emerging

Kara Foundation

Illinois

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $13.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $425K

Funds in IL · WI · FL +4

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Tr

Illinois

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $12.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $864.7K

Funds in CO · SD · CT +4

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Metta Tree Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $10.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.3M

Funds in GA · NY · TN +2

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Gertrude a Barnett Foundation

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $10.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $459.6K

Funds in FL · IL · MT

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Sumac Foundation Tr

Illinois

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $9.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $414.5K

Funds in IL · DC · CA +3

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Winifred H Knox Charitable Trust

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $8.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $416.9K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Rubino Family Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $8.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $686K

Funds in IL · VA · DC

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Guida Family Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $7.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $303.3K

Funds in IL · CA

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Gussie Heins Residuary Tr 50019025

Illinois

Assets: $6.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $430.7K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc

Illinois

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $5.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $263.3K

Funds in IL · MO · ID

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Human Services

Emerging

Chapin-may Foundation of Illinois

Illinois

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion

Assets: $3.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $175K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Neale Family Foundation

Illinois

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $3.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $194K

Funds in CO · SC · IN +2

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Davis Chartiable Foundation

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $3.2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $164.5K

Funds in IL · MO · OK

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Mclaughlin Family Foundation

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $3.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $47K

Funds in IA · IL · MO

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Human Services

Emerging

John Marshall Family Foundation

Illinois

HealthEducation

Assets: $3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $514K

Funds in IL · NY · MD +12

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Wisniewski Family Foundation

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $180K

Funds in IL · MA

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Jessica Fund

Illinois

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesReligionInternational & Foreign Affairs

Assets: $2.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $387.4K

Funds in IL · NY · CA +3

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Human Services

Emerging

Girouard Family Foundation

Illinois

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion

Assets: $2.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $184K

Funds in IL · CA · FL +8

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Ritzenthaler Family Foundation

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $2.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $2.5M

Funds in IL · CA · MI

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Act of Hope Foundation

Illinois

Human Services

Assets: $2.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $110K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Anne M Baker Charitable Trust

Illinois

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion

Assets: $2.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $216K

Funds in IL

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Human Services

Emerging

Marquette Bank Affordable Housing Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $375.5K

Funds in IL

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Human Services

Emerging

Glenn and Myretta Taylor Family Foundation Inc

Illinois

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman ServicesArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $110.3K

Funds in IL · CA · DC +1

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Richard James Mccann Foundation

Illinois

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $140K

Funds in IL · DC · MD +11

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Emerson Directors & Officers Charitable Tr

Illinois

Assets: $2M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $2.1M

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Florence F Leifheit Foundation

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $1.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $140K

Funds in IL

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Human Services

Emerging

James L Garard JR Charitable Trust

Illinois

EducationEnvironment & Animals

Assets: $1.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $192.3K

Funds in IL · CO · FL +3

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Dr Vedavathi & Lakshman Agadi Foundation Nfp

Illinois

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion

Assets: $1.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $41.4K

Funds in IL · NY · DC +4

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation

Illinois

EducationHealthArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $1.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $174.1K

Funds in IL · MA · MN +2

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Clark-halladay Memorial Foundation

Illinois

Environment & AnimalsHealth

Assets: $1.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $150.5K

Funds in IL · CA · NV +1

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Human Services

Emerging

Yankee Springer Foundation

Illinois

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $1.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $98.8K

Funds in IL · OR · DC +7

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Mendelson-wolff Family Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $1.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $126.2K

Funds in IL · NY · CA +2

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Virginia S & Robert G Keeley Family Foundation

Illinois

Assets: $1.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $149.2K

Funds in FL · PA · WI

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Daniel M Kerrane JR Foundation

Illinois

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $1.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $80K

Funds in IL · NJ · TN

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Alfred & Ruth S Goddard Cripple Childrens Trust of Arizona

Illinois

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $90.7K

Funds in AZ

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Simons Family Foundation

Illinois

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $174.1K

Funds in IL · MN · DC +7

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Shiv and Nandita Foundation

Illinois

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $100K

Funds in NY

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Human Services

Emerging

John Frank Hulse and Brittie M Hulse Memorial Fund

Illinois

Assets: $1.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $67.5K

Funds in TX

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Barnitz Fund

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $1.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $91.9K

Funds in OH

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Human Services

Emerging

David B Boothe Tr Uw R50184002

Illinois

Assets: $1.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $75.4K

Funds in CT

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Blue Dor Foundation

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $117.7K

Funds in IL · CO · CA +1

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

J Y-sanders Foundation

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $91.3K

Funds in LA · NY

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Human Services

Emerging

Anne E Leibowitz Youth Fund

Illinois

EducationPublic & Societal BenefitHealth

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $171.8K

Funds in IL · NY · CA +5

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Human Services

Emerging

Lawrence & Magdalene Zwilling Test Tr FBO St Joseph Church

Illinois

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $48K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Dieken Family Foundation Inc

Illinois

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman ServicesArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $77.1K

Funds in IL · KY

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Nsts Charitable Foundation Inc

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $70.5K

Funds in IL · WI · GA +6

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Rauch Family Foundation I Inc

Illinois

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $1.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $65.1K

Funds in IL · IA

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Human Services

Emerging

Harold and Leta Shaw Charitable Trust FBO Senior Citizens

Illinois

Assets: $1.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $40K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Sheila E Daley Foundation Inc

Illinois

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $60K

Funds in CT · CA · IL +2

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Salvation Army Trust Created by Thomas F Seay 02-1124301

Illinois

Assets: $1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $48.3K

Funds in IL

Invitation only

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Our directory lists 190 private human services foundations in Illinois, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings. Each profile shows the funder's giving history, recent recipients, and application stance.

By total assets, HENDRICK HOME FOR CHILDREN TRUST is among the largest human services funders in Illinois in the directory.

Hendrick Home for Children Trust

National Recreation Foundation Inc

John D Brubaker Charitable Tr

Bramsen Charitable Foundation

Hispanic Society of America Tr No 2 Pv 14989

Fund for European Scouting Pt 16436

Kane County Fair

Woods Foundation

Ea Foundation

Ralph O Franzen Charitable Foundation

Kara Foundation

Jacqueline G Archer Charitable Tr

Metta Tree Foundation

Gertrude a Barnett Foundation

Sumac Foundation Tr

Winifred H Knox Charitable Trust

Rubino Family Foundation

Guida Family Foundation

Gussie Heins Residuary Tr 50019025

Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc

Chapin-may Foundation of Illinois

Neale Family Foundation

Davis Chartiable Foundation

Mclaughlin Family Foundation

John Marshall Family Foundation

Wisniewski Family Foundation

Jessica Fund

Girouard Family Foundation

Ritzenthaler Family Foundation

Act of Hope Foundation

Anne M Baker Charitable Trust

Marquette Bank Affordable Housing Foundation

Glenn and Myretta Taylor Family Foundation Inc

Richard James Mccann Foundation

Emerson Directors & Officers Charitable Tr

Florence F Leifheit Foundation

James L Garard JR Charitable Trust

Dr Vedavathi & Lakshman Agadi Foundation Nfp

Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation

Clark-halladay Memorial Foundation

Yankee Springer Foundation

Mendelson-wolff Family Foundation

Virginia S & Robert G Keeley Family Foundation

Daniel M Kerrane JR Foundation

Alfred & Ruth S Goddard Cripple Childrens Trust of Arizona

Simons Family Foundation

Shiv and Nandita Foundation

John Frank Hulse and Brittie M Hulse Memorial Fund

Barnitz Fund

David B Boothe Tr Uw R50184002

Blue Dor Foundation

J Y-sanders Foundation

Anne E Leibowitz Youth Fund

Lawrence & Magdalene Zwilling Test Tr FBO St Joseph Church

Dieken Family Foundation Inc

Nsts Charitable Foundation Inc

Rauch Family Foundation I Inc

Harold and Leta Shaw Charitable Trust FBO Senior Citizens

Sheila E Daley Foundation Inc

Salvation Army Trust Created by Thomas F Seay 02-1124301

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions