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The Grainger Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, having distributed a total of $20.4 million in grants to 913 grantees in the filing year 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Illinois Foundation
$10M
2%
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$9.8M
2%
The Art Institute of Chicago
$7.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC give?
THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 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 THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $20.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 910 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Illinois Foundation, CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and The Art Institute of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC?
THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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