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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “suburban”
Where the money went
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
31 matching grants · $2.0M · through 2023Largest: $146,800 to Alliance to End Honelessess in Suburban Cook County — in support of the alliance to end homelessness in suburban cook's general operations for a coordinated response to increasing housing opportunities. in support of general operation…
Jewish Federation of MetropolitanChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
28 matching grants · $3.1M · through 2024Largest: $676,190 to HILLEL TORAH NORTH SUBURBAN DAY SCHOOL — jewish federation of metropolitan chicago grants - operating support
Largest: $280,000 to TEMPLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE — phase 2+ drwi - temple university (upstream suburban philadelphia)
Largest: $20,000 to South Suburban PADS — for general operating support. programs and services include prevention (emergency funds), street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and su…
Westlake Health FoundationOakbrook Terrace, IL
11 matching grants · $4.6M · through 2025Largest: $750,000 to SUBURBAN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE COUNCIL — access to care program
Illinois Coalition for ImmigrantChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
11 matching grants · $3.5M · through 2024Largest: $869,768 to SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN IMMIGRANT PROJECT — immigrant & refugees assistance
Largest: $40,000 to ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS IN SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY — the alliance is leading efforts in suburban cook county to prevent and end homelessness for those who are most at risk of housing instability by working collaboratively on service …
Largest: $207,495 to NAMI Metro Suburban — regional health agenda
United Way of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $513,817 · through 2024Largest: $101,706 to ANEW - FORMALLY SOUTH SUBURBAN FAMILY SHELTER — program support
Largest: $130,000 to NAMI METRO SUBURBAN — general operating support
Largest: $30,000 to Rebuilding Together- North Suburban Chicago — free home repairs for those most in need
Chicago Dental SocietyChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $86,879 · through 2024Largest: $14,782 to WEST SUBURBAN CDS BRANCH — assist with programs
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →