Funding search · ADHD and learning differences · Illinois
Who funds ADHD and learning differences work in Illinois
14 funders have a record of paying for ADHD and learning differences work by Illinois recipients: 34 grants totaling $2.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Helen V Brach Foundation ($155,000), Windgate Charitable Foundation ($800,000) and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of ($152,688).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Illinois recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $25,000 to Mount Carmel HS — to help subsidize mcdermott/doyle program which serves students with learning disabilities but who have potential to succeed at college level
Largest: $230,000 to CHILDREN'S DYSLEXIA CENTER OF NORTHWEST ILLINOIS — community support/improvement
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite ofSpringfield, ILCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $152,688 · through 2024Largest: $45,221 to Children's Dyslexia Center of Springfield — provide support to allow program to help children and their families overcome obstacles of dyslexia.
Largest: $15,000 to CHILDREN'S DYSLEXIA CENTER — civic & social
Tomara CorporationCollinsville, IL
3 matching grants · $15,000 · through 2024Largest: $5,000 to CHILDREN'S DYSLEXIA CENTER — general corporate purposes
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $1.2M · through 2022Largest: $1.2M to Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation — $700,000 for the access for every child fund and $300,000 to help establish an early stage clinical trials unit as outlined in dr. shanley's may 2022 proposal, general operating su…
Largest: $1,000 to CHILDRENS DYSLEXIA CENTERS INC — employee helping hands grant
Largest: $26,000 to MOUNT CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL — toward expenses of the mcdermott/doyle program for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
Laborers' District CouncilBurr Ridge, ILCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to SOPEL FOUNDATION FOR DYSLEXIA — charitable donation
Largest: $7,010 to BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL — to support the educational mission of brehm preparatory school by providing specialized academic instruction, student services, and programs designed to meet the needs of students …
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite ofBelleville, ILCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $12,000 · through 2022Largest: $12,000 to CHILDREN'S DYSLEXIA CENTER - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — assist with their charitable purpose
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare GroupChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $5,000 · through 2022Largest: $5,000 to BARTLETT LEARNING CENTER — assistance to students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders
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