Funders for Open Communities

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding housing organizations in IL — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

Every match below is backed by real grants this funder reported paying to organizations like yours. We never show a reason we can’t source to a filed grant record. Grants far larger than this organization’s budget are set aside so the matches stay realistic.

25 funders found

Strong match Bersted Foundation $190K · 10 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · TX
Gave $190K across 10 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2025
Avg grant $19KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Naperville Rotary Charities INC $42K · 9 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $42K across 9 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $5KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $1K · 16 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $1K across 16 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2022–2023
Avg grant $78Most recent 2023
Why this funder (16 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Dupage Community Foundation $247K · 7 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IL
Gave $247K across 7 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $35KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $232K · 8 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $232K across 8 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $29KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Community Foundation of Northern Illinois $73K · 6 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IL
Gave $73K across 6 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Dekalb County Community Foundation $161K · 5 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IL
Gave $161K across 5 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $32KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial $111K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $111K across 5 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $22KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match The Lifespace Foundation $1.6M · 7 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · TX
Gave $1.6M across 7 grants to housing orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $224KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Edward W Morrison Trust $821K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · TX
Gave $821K across 4 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $205KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match McQueen Charitable Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx $298K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IN
Gave $298K across 4 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $74KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Iowa Health Care Association Foundation $100K · 6 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IA
Gave $100K across 6 grants to housing orgs in neighboring states, 2023–2024
Avg grant $17KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Housing Action Illinois $198K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $198K across 4 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $50KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Greencroft Communities Foundation INC $1.6M · 7 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IN
Gave $1.6M across 7 grants to housing orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
Avg grant $229KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities $14K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $14K across 4 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2022–2024
Avg grant $4KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Memorial Hospital Association $1.2M · 3 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $1.2M across 3 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2022–2024
Avg grant $396KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated $65K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MO
Gave $65K across 4 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $16KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Greater Chicago Food Depository $8K · 6 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $8K across 6 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2022
Avg grant $1KMost recent 2022
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $43K · 5 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $43K across 5 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $9KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Memorial Hospital Foundation $313K · 3 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $313K across 3 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2022–2024
Avg grant $104KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Reva and David Logan Foundation $120K · 3 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $120K across 3 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2022–2024
Avg grant $40KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Edwin F Schild Charitable Foundation $8K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $8K across 4 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $2KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Chicago Foundation for Women $52K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IL
Gave $52K across 4 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $13KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Sharon L King Foundation $5K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $5K across 4 grants to housing orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $1KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Wheda Foundation INC $138K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WI
Gave $138K across 4 grants to housing orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $34KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from housing grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org