ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
41-2057028
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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder

Chicago, IL, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
41-2057028
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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Regional Funder
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The Illinois Policy Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Wisconsin, Virginia, and Illinois. It operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Institute can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE INSTITUTE IS A FREE MARKET ORIENTED THINK TANK DEDICATED TO GATHERING, DISSEMINATING, AND EDUCATING ILLINOIS CONSTITUENTS ON LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING ILLINOIS.
Cause Areas
2
Public policy
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Donors Trust Inc
$5.7M
40%
BRADLEY IMPACT FUND INC
$4.9M
34%
FRANKLIN NEWS FOUNDATION
$1.3M
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE?
No. ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE give?
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Virginia, and 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 POLICY INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $65 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $700 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Donors Trust Inc, BRADLEY IMPACT FUND INC, and FRANKLIN NEWS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE?
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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