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Funders for Seize the Future Development Foundation

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

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25 funders found

DAF sponsor The Chicago Community Trust $24.0M · 103 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IL
Gave $24.0M across 103 grants to community development 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 $233KMost recent 2023
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DAF sponsor Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines $3.4M · 114 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IA
Gave $3.4M across 114 grants to community development orgs in neighboring states, 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 $30KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $9K · 121 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $9K across 121 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2022–2023
Avg grant $74Most recent 2023
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Strong match John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) $4.4M · 35 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $4.4M across 35 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $125KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $7.2M · 37 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $7.2M across 37 grants to community development 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 $194KMost recent 2023
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Strong match Arie and Ida Crown Memorial $3.7M · 28 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $3.7M across 28 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $132KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor The Indianapolis Foundation INC $4.9M · 42 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IN
Gave $4.9M across 42 grants to community development orgs in neighboring states, 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 $118KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated $2.5M · 43 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MO
Gave $2.5M across 43 grants to community development orgs in neighboring states, 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 $58KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor Greater Milwaukee Foundation INC $2.3M · 41 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · WI
Gave $2.3M across 41 grants to community development orgs in neighboring states, 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 $57KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Local Initiatives Support Corporation $1.6M · 28 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NY
Gave $1.6M across 28 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $56KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor Charities Aid Foundation America $401K · 25 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $401K across 25 grants to community development 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
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Strong match Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies $6.1M · 22 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $6.1M across 22 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $275KMost recent 2024
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Strong match United Way of Metropolitan Chicago INC $1.4M · 19 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $1.4M across 19 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $74KMost recent 2024
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Possible match Lilly Endowment INC $3.9M · 34 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IN
Gave $3.9M across 34 grants to community development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $116KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $998K · 29 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $998K across 29 grants to community development 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 $34KMost recent 2023
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Strong match Greater Chicago Food Depository $1.2M · 22 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $1.2M across 22 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $54KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust INC $640K · 20 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $640K across 20 grants to community development 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
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DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $843K · 26 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $843K across 26 grants to community development 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 $32KMost recent 2023
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Strong match Builders Initiative Foundation $3.3M · 18 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $3.3M across 18 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $183KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Jpmorgan Chase Foundation $446K · 21 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $446K across 21 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $21KMost recent 2024
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Possible match Joseph and Vera Zilber Family $846K · 29 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · WI
Gave $846K across 29 grants to community development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $29KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Polk Bros Foundation INC $1.1M · 20 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $1.1M across 20 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $55KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Forefront $1.4M · 18 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $1.4M across 18 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $75KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Bank of America Charitable Foundation INC $461K · 22 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NC
Gave $461K across 22 grants to community development orgs in IL, 2021–2023
Avg grant $21KMost recent 2023
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Possible match Enterprise Holdings Foundation $217K · 37 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MO
Gave $217K across 37 grants to community development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
Avg grant $6KMost recent 2023
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Matches are computed live from community development 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