Lions of Illinois Foundation
AI Summary
The Lions of Illinois Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Illinois. With a total of $12.4K in grants paid to five grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The vision of the Lions of Illinois Foundation is to create a permanent vehicle for the delivery of programs and services to the visually and hearing impaired
Cause Areas
1
Special population support
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund
Dekalb, IL
$728.2K
70%
SPECTRIOS INSTITUTE FOR LOW VISION
Wheaton, IL
$162K
15%
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL
$77K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lions of Illinois Foundation?
No. Lions of Illinois Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lions of Illinois Foundation give?
Lions of Illinois Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 Lions of Illinois Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lions of Illinois Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lions of Illinois Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Lions of Illinois Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $12 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lions of Illinois Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Lions of Illinois Foundation awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund, SPECTRIOS INSTITUTE FOR LOW VISION, and Illinois College of Optometry. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lions of Illinois Foundation?
Lions of Illinois Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.