ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES
AI Summary
The Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting community initiatives within Illinois. With a total of $2 million in grants paid to 25 grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF COOK COUNTY INC
Chicago, IL
$4.8M
22%
EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY INC
Greenup, IL
$2.3M
11%
TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL
Rock Falls, IL
$2.1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$22K
Median 2nd year grant
$40.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES?
No. ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES give?
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES 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 ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES make each year?
In 2024, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES fund recently?
In 2024, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF COOK COUNTY INC, EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY INC, and TRI-COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES?
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.