ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATIONPub 78
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The Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Foundation is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, with additional support in Minnesota and Michigan. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT SOCIAL WELFARE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ENERGY CONCEPTS AND TO PROVIDE CONSUMER EDUCATION REGARDING SMART METERS AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES.
Cause Areas
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Interdisciplinary studies
Public utilities
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CUB CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND
$7.4M
18%
Elevate Energy
$7.1M
17%
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
$2.7M
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION?
No. ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION give?
ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan. 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 SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $85 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $249 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CUB CONSUMER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND, Elevate Energy, and BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION?
ILLINOIS SCIENCE AND ENERGY INNOVATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.