AI Summary
The Greater Organization for Less Fortunate is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on providing support to nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement process. With a total of $66K in grants paid to 11 grantees in 2025, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To raise funds for less fortunate youth
Cause Areas
1
Special population support
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE REV JOHN P SMYTH STANDING TALL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Park Ridge, IL
$221K
31%
CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
CHICAGO, IL
$98K
14%
ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC
Golf, IL
$83.1K
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE?
No. GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE give?
GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and New York. 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 GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE make each year?
In 2025, GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $66 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE fund recently?
In 2025, GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE REV JOHN P SMYTH STANDING TALL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, and ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE?
GREATER ORGANIZATION FOR LESS FORTUNATE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.