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Recreation and Sports foundations in Illinois

45 grantmaking foundations in Illinois focused on recreation and sports, ranked by recent giving reported to the IRS (about $81M combined).

Top foundations by giving

  1. Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
    Chicago, IL
    $39M (2025)
  2. National Equity Fund Inc
    Chicago, IL
    $17M (2024)
  3. National Center for Teacher Residencies Inc
    Chicago, IL
    $7M (2025)
  4. Knight Impact Partners
    Lake Forest, IL
    $5.1M (2024)
  5. National Recreation Foundation Inc
    Lake Forest, IL
    $3.7M (2025)
  6. East Central Illinois Athletic Association Nfp
    Danville, IL
    $3.7M (2025)
  7. Wheaton Society for Christian Instruction
    Winfield, IL
    $1.9M (2025)
  8. North Shore Exchange Nfp
    Glencoe, IL
    $600K (2025)
  9. Nef Community Investments Inc
    Chicag, IL
    $530K (2022)
  10. Mouat Fam Char Tr
    Chicago, IL
    $460K (2024)
  11. National Anti-Vivisection Society
    Chicago, IL
    $450K (2025)
  12. Northwest Community Hospital
    Arlington Heights, IL
    $310K (2024)
  13. Monroe Foundation
    Hillside, IL
    $240K (2022)
  14. John G Symons Charities Fund Tr
    Chicago, IL
    $200K (2025)
  15. David B Boothe Tr Uw R50184002
    Chicago, IL
    $75K (2025)
  16. Endeavor Health Medical Group
    Arlington Heights, IL
    $67K (2024)
  17. Kathleen a Hoppe and Tom F Utroskafoundation
    Hinsdale, IL
    $55K (2025)
  18. Huddle Club
    Chicago, IL
    $55K (2025)
  19. Rockwell Park Trust 1 Uw
    Chicago, IL
    $54K (2025)
  20. North Shore Auxiliary of the Jewish Child and Family Services
    Chicago, IL
    $50K (2025)
  21. Golf for Susan
    Glen Ellyn, IL
    $48K (2025)
  22. Sherwood Youth Camp Inc
    Elmwood Park, IL
    $43K (2025)
  23. Jason Clearwater Fund Nfp
    Minooka, IL
    $31K (2025)
  24. Irene E Lewis Trust Under Will 2641259610
    Springfield, IL
    $30K (2025)
  25. Lake Forest Mat Club
    Lake Forest, IL
    $28K (2026)

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