OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OAK PARK, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-4150724
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
OAK PARK, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-4150724
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Oak Park and River Forest communities. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $2 million across 168 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO ADVANCE A RACIALLY JUST SOCIETY AND EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR RESIDENTS OF OAK PARK, RIVER FOREST AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Notre Dame du Lac
Notre Dame, IN
$1.6M
9%
THE HEPH FOUNDATION
Oak Park, IL
$1.3M
8%
THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY
$950.4K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, 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 OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Notre Dame du Lac, THE HEPH FOUNDATION, and THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.