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ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

CHICAGO, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
37-0971586
Regional Funder
Logo for "ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC"

ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

CHICAGO, IL, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
37-0971586
Regional Funder

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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Illinois Humanities Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding projects within Illinois, while also extending support to initiatives in North Carolina and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the council can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FOSTERING A CULTURE IN WHICH THE HUMANITIES ARE A VITAL PART OF THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given

$0

2024
Grantees funded
177
Multi-year grantees
28%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

45

Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
G
Gabrielle Lyon
Board Member
S
Susan Manning
Board Member
T
Tawa Mitchell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
No. ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC give?
ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, North Carolina, and New York. 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 HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC fund recently?
In 2024, ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include FREE WRITE ARTS & LITERACY NFP, RESTORE JUSTICE FOUNDATION, and Legacy Training and Development Corporation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
ILLINOIS HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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