Funders for Open Arms 101

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding human services 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 Amazonsmile Foundation $67K · 576 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $67K across 576 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2022–2023
Avg grant $117Most recent 2023
Why this funder (576 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $973K · 101 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $973K across 101 grants to human services 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 $10KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (101 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Chicago Community Trust $900K · 89 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IL
Gave $900K across 89 grants to human services 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 $10KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (89 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $728K · 83 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $728K across 83 grants to human services 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 (83 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $611K · 61 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $611K across 61 grants to human services 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 $10KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (61 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Jpmorgan Chase Foundation $55K · 59 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $55K across 59 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $939Most recent 2024
Why this funder (59 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Greater Chicago Food Depository $193K · 51 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $193K across 51 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $4KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (51 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Bank of America Charitable Foundation INC $56K · 59 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NC
Gave $56K across 59 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2021–2023
Avg grant $945Most recent 2023
Why this funder (59 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines $701K · 70 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IA
Gave $701K across 70 grants to human services 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 $10KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (70 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Alliant Energy Foundation INC $74K · 69 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · WI
Gave $74K across 69 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $1KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (69 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust INC $244K · 32 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $244K across 32 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2022–2024
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 $8KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (32 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Pfizer Foundation INC $64K · 41 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $64K across 41 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $2KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (41 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Charities Aid Foundation America $343K · 34 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $343K across 34 grants to human services 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 $10KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (34 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Endowment Foundation $276K · 32 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $276K across 32 grants to human services 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 $9KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (32 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INC $242K · 28 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · GA
Gave $242K across 28 grants to human services 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 $9KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (28 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Lilly Endowment INC $243K · 47 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IN
Gave $243K across 47 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $5KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (47 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program $322K · 31 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $322K across 31 grants to human services 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 $10KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (31 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Paypal Charitable Giving Fund $200K · 23 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $200K across 23 grants to human services 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 $9KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (23 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Network for Good INC $245K · 28 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $245K across 28 grants to human services 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 $9KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (28 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Blackbaud Giving Fund $236K · 27 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · SC
Gave $236K across 27 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2022–2024
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 $9KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (27 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor National Philanthropic Trust $264K · 28 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $264K across 28 grants to human services 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 (28 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match United Way of Metropolitan Chicago INC $119K · 16 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IL
Gave $119K across 16 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $7KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (16 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) $70K · 27 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $70K across 27 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2021–2024
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (27 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Enterprise Holdings Foundation $90K · 27 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MO
Gave $90K across 27 grants to human services orgs in IL, 2021–2023
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (27 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Cigna Foundation $81K · 34 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · PA
Gave $81K across 34 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $2KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (34 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from human services 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