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Who funds Down syndrome work in Illinois

15 funders have a record of paying for Down syndrome work by Illinois recipients: 57 grants totaling $5.9M, most recently in 2025mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation ($25,000), Enterprise Holdings Foundation ($26,000) and Maverick Capital Foundation ($60,000).

From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 20192025. Grants already paid to Illinois recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.

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Broader: Down syndrome funders nationally · all Illinois-based grantmakers