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THE GRAINGER FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $21.8M in grants in filing year 2025 and does not accept unsolicited proposals; its grantmaking is relationship-based and by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging should explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Illinois Foundation
Champaign, IL
$10M
2%
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, IL
$9.8M
2%
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$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
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 913 grantees
- 17 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.