THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY
Frankfort, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
76-0821144
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Frankfort, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
76-0821144
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Will County is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking in Will County, Illinois. With a total of $539.9K distributed across 76 grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY CONNECTS PEOPLE WHO CARE, TO CAUSES THAT MATTER TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WILL COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS AND IDENTIFY NEEDS AMONG NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS, DONORS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
George Werden Buck Boys & Girls Club
Joliet, IL
$192.3K
7%
JOLIET REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Joliet, IL
$179.5K
6%
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
Geneva, IL
$176.6K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$11.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY?
No. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY give?
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Ohio, and Colorado. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $540 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY fund recently?
In 2025, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include George Werden Buck Boys & Girls Club, JOLIET REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, and NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY?
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.