THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Grayslake, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-3654399
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Grayslake, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-3654399
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Lake County Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is a grantmaking entity that focuses on supporting nonprofits in Lake County. With a total of $1.5 million awarded to 123 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THAT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2003 TO BRING TOGETHER PHILANTHROPISTS AND DONORS, DOLLARS AND IDEAS TO BUILD PERMANENT FUNDS TO BENEFIT LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS - TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Cause Areas
2
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
College of Lake County Foundation
$1M
9%
PADS Lake County Inc
$360.5K
3%
LAKE COUNTY CRISIS CENTER
$358K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include College of Lake County Foundation, PADS Lake County Inc, and LAKE COUNTY CRISIS CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.