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Est.

1926

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Illinois Club for Catholic Women is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Illinois, having distributed a total of $11K to seven grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT SUPPLIES COMPASSIONATE SERVICE AND RELIEF TO THE POOR, THE DISTRESSED AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA, AND TO INSPIRE WOMEN OF ALL AGES TO SUSTAIN ITS LONG TRADITION OF CHARITABLE SOCIAL SERVICE. ITS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE ANNUAL PRESENTATION BALL, THE FORUM AT WHICH OVER 1,000 YOUNG LADIES HAVE BEEN WELCOMED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY INTO A WORLD OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND AWARENESS.
Total Funding Given
$11K
2025
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.2K
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MRS William H Schniedwind
Board Member
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MRS Reese P Marcusson
Board Member
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MRS Joseph D Madigan Iii
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN?
No. ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN give?
ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Oregon. 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 CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN make each year?
In 2025, ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $11 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN fund recently?
In 2025, ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, MISSION OF OUR LADY OF ANGELS, and ST MARY'S HOME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN?
ILLINOIS CLUB FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.