Funding search · early childhood education · Illinois
Who funds early childhood education work in Illinois
15 funders have a record of paying for early childhood education work by Illinois recipients: 68 grants totaling $4.3M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Bright Promises Foundation ($175,000), The Chicago Community Trust ($634,500) and Dr Scholl Foundation ($35,000).
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.
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