Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund
AI Summary
The Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Illinois, having paid a total of $185.7K in grants to a single grantee in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund provides financial support to the Lions of Illinois Foundation for its programs and services provided to the visually and hearing impaired.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Lions of Illinois Foundation
Dekalb, IL
$1.4M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund?
No. Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund give?
Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund 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 Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $229 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund make each year?
In 2023, Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $186 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund fund recently?
In 2025, Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Lions of Illinois Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund?
Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.