Overview

Sign up for

Est.

1982

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Illinois Arts Alliance is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting the arts within Illinois. With a total of $1 million in grants paid to 13 grantees in 2024, the Alliance operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ARTS ALLIANCE ILLINOIS FIGHTS FOR ARTS RESOURCES AND POLICIES THAT BENEFIT ILLINOIS.
Total Funding Given
$1M
2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
15%
Funding by Year
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
plg-image
plg-image
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$589K
C
Claire Rice
Board Member
A
Andrew Zallar
Board Member
R
Rena Henderson Mason
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE?
No. ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE give?
ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Pennsylvania. 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 ARTS ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2024, ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2024, ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include 3ARTS INC, ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC, and PARTNERS FOR SACRED PLACES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE?
ILLINOIS ARTS ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.