University of Illinois Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Champaign, Illinois · EIN 37-6006007
- Illinois
- Champaign
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $310MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $3.7BLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is an independent and separate nonprofit entity from the University of Illinois. Our mission is to encourage and administer private gifts and serve the UI System by working closely with alumni, faculty, corporations, foundations, and development staff to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University of Illinois.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | $230M | 2021 |
| University of Illinois Alumni Association | $1.8M | 2021 |
| Orthopterists Society | $180K | 2021 |
| Carle Development Foundation | $30K | 2021 |
| Cunningham Children's Home | $5.2K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: universityofillinois.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.