COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Northern Illinois, having distributed a total of $8.6 million across 259 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ATTRACT, PRESERVE AND GROW AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL
$4.5M
10%
ZION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$2.5M
6%
ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY
$2.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
248
Median 1st year grant
$12.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. 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 FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL awarded about 250 grants, totaling nearly $8.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL, ZION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.