COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS
AI Summary
Community Shares of Illinois is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2025, it awarded a total of $49.9K across 16 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS REPRESENTS A DIVERSE GROUP OF CHARITIES WITH A COMMON MISSION, TO MAKE OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE. WHETHER YOUR PASSION IS WOMEN'S ISSUES, PROTECTING CHILDREN, HELPING ANIMALS, PROMOTING HEALTH CARE OR CURBING POVERTY AND DISEASE, WE ARE A RESOURCE PROVIDING OPTIONS TO HELP PEOPLE MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. TOGETHER WE WORK LOCALLY TO EMPOWER THOSE WHO GIVE, AND THOSE IN NEED.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Urbana, IL
$322K
34%
ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY
Springfield, IL
$141.2K
15%
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HEALTH CARE CONSUMERS
Champaign, IL
$64.6K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$7.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS?
No. COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS give?
COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS 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 COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,377. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS make each year?
In 2025, COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS fund recently?
In 2025, COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY, and CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HEALTH CARE CONSUMERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS?
COMMUNITY SHARES OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.