GrantWatch is a platform that lists current funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals.

Do I need a subscription?

Yes, full access to detailed grant listings requires a subscription.

Foundations Grant Funds for Illinois Higher Education Page

Showing top 200 of 558 foundations

Click here for the GrantWatch Advanced Foundation Search

#	Foundation Name	Location
Unlock Full Access Get unlimited access to 350,669 foundations in the GrantWatch Foundation Directory. Upgrade Now
1		Chicago, IL
2		ALGONQUIN, IL
3		ORLAND PARK, IL
4		MATTESON, IL
5		Chicago, IL
6		PEORIA, IL
7		BUFFALO GROVE, IL
8		SPRINGFIELD, IL
9		COUNTRYSIDE, IL
10		Aurora, IL
11		WILMETTE, IL
12		CHICAGO, IL
13		CHICAGO, IL
14		WHEATON, IL
15		PAWNEE, IL
16		Park Ridge, IL
17		Chicago, IL
18		Crystal Lake, IL
19		Chicago, IL
20		WAUKEGAN, IL
21		Savanna, IL
22		CHICAGO, IL
23		SUGAR GROVE, IL
24		CHICAGO, IL
25		GLEN ELLYN, IL
26		WINNETKA, IL
27		Chicago, IL
28		CHICAGO, IL
29		Decatur, IL
30		OTTAWA, IL
31		GENEVA, IL
32		ROSELLE, IL
33		Chicago, IL
34		GRANVILLE, IL
35		Elgin, IL
36		Burr Ridge, IL
37		LIBERTYVILLE, IL
38		MACHESNEY PARK, IL
39		ELMWOOD, IL
40		PRINCETON, IL
41		Chicago, IL
42		FRANKLIN PARK, IL
43		PALOS HILLS, IL
44		SCHAUMBURG, IL
45		CARPENTERSVLE, IL
46		Naperville, IL
47		Lake Forest, IL
48		ROCKFORD, IL
49		Normal, IL
50		PALOS HILLS, IL

To provide student scholarships

TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO FURTHER EDUCATION IN .

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AVIATION RELATED STUDY

Providescholarshipstocollegemusicstudents,workshops and clinicstomusiciansinvaryingskilllevels,continuingeducationfork-12musicteachersandestablishandsupportmusicprograminunder-servedschoolsandcommunities.

Serve and Return offers grants and scholarships to support programs for children who might otherwise not have the opportunity to develop their talents and potential.

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

CONDUCT FUNDRAISERS TO FUND YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND YOUTH GRANTS

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS MEETING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA #

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS .

Form 990 EZ, part III, Primary Exempt Purpose-Provide Funds for Improvement of High School through:1) Grants for Enhancement of Athletics Programs,2) Maintenance and Upgrade of Equipment and Facilities,3) Educational Clinics for Coaches and Staff, and4) Scholarships for Students Demonstrating Exceptional Academic and Abilities.

MISSION OF ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS PURSUING DEGREES AT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(II). IN ADDITION TO FOREGOING, SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS THAT CONSTITUTE QUALIFIED DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENTS AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 139 OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS TO HELP PAY THEIR TUITION AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES FOR ATTENDING THE SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOOSING.

PROVIDES TO EMPLOYEES AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS OR DEPENDENTS OF GREAT WOLF RESORTS, .

TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN/MUSLIM DIALOGUE AND RELATIONSHIP THROUGH SUPPORT OF A COLLEGE IN BANGLADESH, SUPPORT OF CENTER OF MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN STUDIES AT COLLEGES OF OXFORD UNIVERSITY IN ENGLAND; UNIVERSITIES IN HOUSTON TX; AND ONLINE COURSES ATTENDED BY STUDENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD; WITH AN INTEREST TO EXPAND INTO BIBLE COLLEGES IN OTHER AREAS.

THIS ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS AT HIGH SCHOOL

FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

To motivate and educate students to achieve educational . This is accomplished by taking students to college fairs and providing opportunities students to visit colleges and universities.

College Scholarships for local students.

To support and enhance undergraduate and graduate education in by soliciting donations for purpose making grants to universities and related organizations in .

Scholarships, for Voice Democracy AND PATRIOT PEN Every three months for the and Seniors in the community WE CONDUCT FUND RAISER FOR THE HURRICANE IN NEW ORLEAN VFW POST Also we open our door to patrons, who continued on SCHEDULE O STATEMENT 3 HOPING TO resume back in 2023

PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BY PAYING RENT UTILITIES GAS FOR DR APPOINTMENTS MEDICATION FOOD AND CHILD CARE EXPENSES PROVIDE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AWARDS TO CERTAIN LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ACADEMICALLY OUTSTANDING STUDENTS WHO ARE STUDYING TO COMPLETE DEGREES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, OR MEDICAL RESEARCH.

TO FUND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

TO PREPARE GRADUATE STUDENTS TO RECEIVE MA IN COUNSELING AND PHD IN .

THE MISSION OF . IS TO GIVE STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND COLLEGE. WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT, . EXTENDS THE USEFUL LIFE OF SLOW-MOVING AND EXCESS INVENTORY DONATIONS BY REDISTRIBUTING THESE GIFTS TO 2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TRIBAL INSTITUTIONS HELPING THEM LOWER THEIR OPERATING EXPENSES. IN TURN, THESE SCHOOLS HELP THEIR STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS ENABLING THEM TO TRANSFORM THEIR OWN LIVES. PRODUCTS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON CAMPUS ARE RECYLED, REPAIRED, OR CONVERTED TO CASH TO FUND ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE FORM OF CASH GIFTS TO PARTNER SCHOOLS. IN 2017, . REBRANDED AS EALGREEN TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF THIS CIRCULAR ECONOMY MODEL AND THE 20,000 STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO DATE.

AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS

Our mission is to intervene in the lives of disadvantaged youth in the community by enriching their academic, cultural and social development through academic assistance, computer technology, art and music programs and college scholarships. "Discovering the Potential in YOU!" Educational and Charitable

TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO FOOD, BEVERAGE AND HOSPITALITY FIELDS AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS TO THOSE PURSUING WORK IN SUCH FIELDS.

GRANTS TO BE USED AS SCHOLARSHIPS WERE MADE TO VARIOUS COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES DURING 2021 AS SHOWN ON PAGE 1, LINE 25 ON THE ATTACHED SUPPORTING SCHEDULE.

SUPPORT STUDENT ATHLETES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

GAF provides educational experiences and opportunities through student scholarships and classroom grants for technology, programs, and equipment throughout Community School District 304, grades K-12.

THE MISSION OF THE IS TO PROVIDE COLLEGE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WORTHY AND NEEDY HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY PLAYERS AND DONATIONS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO WORTHY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES. THE ALSO SUPPORTS FELLOW IN NEED AND PROMOTES THE GAME OF HOCKEY.

To give scholarships and donations to charitable organizations. To assist sick and shut in members and family with a donation. To give grants to other nonprofit organizations.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUTNAM COUNTY STUDENTS.

Our mission is to recognize outstanding athletic achievements by athletes, coaches and friends thru induction into the and to award monetary scholarships to student athletes.

Empower every child to achieve their maximum potential. 1) Provide education scholarships and resources to needy children, 2) Empower every child to excel in education and to be an empathetic holistic leader, and 3)Provide a platform for volunteers to support the community.

TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO MEET OR SURPASS THE CUMULATIVE POINT SYSTEM FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS.

Awards tuition assistance scholarships to college students residing in the LaSalle, IL area. Scholarships are one time awards that are not renewable. Maximum is $10,000. Eleven scholarships were awarded in 2021.

PROVIDED 47 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEPENDENT SONS and DAUGHTERS OF US BASED EMPLOYEES OF , JIM BRANDS CO, and PARTICIPATING

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS AND BEQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, OR BUSINESSES THAT WOULD SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ENRICH AND SUPPLEMENT REGULAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED STUDENTS OF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 212, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THIS SUPPORT SHALL BE FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES AS PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION, UTILIZATION OF VISITING EDUCATORS, MINI GRANT SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF, SUPPORT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AND OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS

CONCERTS AND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

SUPPORT TO IMPROVE SAFETY and UNIFORMS FOR SPORTS PROGRAMS WITHIN THE HIGHSCHOOL. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO WISH TO CONTINUE THEIR STUDIES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS AT A COMUUNITY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR TRADE SCHOOL. ADDITIONAL FUNDING DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOLS DEPT. PURCHASE OF NEW UNIFORMS, WARMUPS AND GEAR.

Make contributions to churches hospitals colleges various charities

Promotes student recognition, awards and scholarships

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Provide Scholarships

EDUCATONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Live Chat with a Grant Specialist

558 Foundations that have given grants and donations for Higher Education programs and services in Illinois

Unlock Full Access

Unlock Full Access

We have foundations for

We have grants for