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Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy foundations in Illinois

64 grantmaking foundations in Illinois focused on civil rights, social action and advocacy, ranked by recent giving reported to the IRS (about $360M combined).

Top foundations by giving (page 3)

  1. Ora Kathleen Flynn-Barnett Foundation
    Lake Forest, IL
    $45K (2025)
  2. Knights of Columbus
    Effingham, IL
    $29K (2025)
  3. Oregon Corporation for Affordable Housing
    Chicago, IL
    $22K (2023)
  4. Salem Township Hospital Foundation
    Salem, IL
    $16K (2023)
  5. International Association of Lions Clubs
    South Beloit, IL
    $13K (2025)
  6. American Federation of Government Employees
    Chicago, IL
    $13K (2023)
  7. Geneva Library Foundation
    Geneva, IL
    $12K (2026)
  8. Payton Alumni Community & Endowment
    Chicago, IL
    $10K (2026)
  9. Rockford Area Pride Committee
    Rockford, IL
    $9.7K (2024)
  10. Immanuel Luthern School Education Foundation
    Palatine, IL
    $9K (2022)
  11. Property Loss Research Bureau
    Downers Grove, IL
    $5K (2024)
  12. Rml Health Providers Limited Partnership
    Hinsdale, IL
    $4.4K (2024)
  13. Breakthrough Holdings Inc Nfp
    Chicago, IL
    $670 (2025)
  14. Rework Training
    Chicago, IL
    $190 (2024)

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