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Est.

2011

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Illinois Fiber Resources Group NFP is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Illinois, having paid a total of $37.8 million in grants to date. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

BUILD AND MAINTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS TO CERTAIN AREAS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES.
Total Funding Given
$37.8M
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLACKHAWK HILLS RESOURCE
ROCK FALLS, IL
$9.5M
25%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$9.5M
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Matthew Parks
Board Member
K
Kevin Lindeman
Board Member
S
Samuel Newton
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP?
No. ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP give?
ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP 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 ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $9.5 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP make each year?
In 2024, ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $37.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP fund recently?
In 2024, ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BLACKHAWK HILLS RESOURCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP?
ILLINOIS FIBER RESOURCES GROUP NFP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.