AI Summary
The SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in Illinois. With a total of $4 million in grants paid to 114 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding opportunities are available by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Francis W Parker School
Chicago, IL
$2.1M
8%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Baltimore, MD
$2M
7%
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
$1.9M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
68
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS?
No. SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS give?
SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Maryland, and Ohio. 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 SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS make each year?
In 2024, SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS fund recently?
In 2024, SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include Francis W Parker School, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and The Chicago Community Trust. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS?
SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.