Best Lake County Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

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$3.09B

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$5K

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$3.09B total

$5K median

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The Anna Fuller Fund Grant

The Anna Fuller Fund

Association/Society

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US $75,000 - US $150,000

The Anna Fuller Fund Grant provides year-round support for organizations dedicated to alleviating suffering caused by cancer. Established in memory of Egbert C. Fuller’s wife, the fund prioritizes applications that focus on cancer research and education initiatives. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or equivalent charities outside the U.S. Grant funds cannot be used for direct treatment, ensuring that resources are allocated to research and public education.

Cancer / Oncology Preventative Healthcare

Arbor Rising Grant

Arbor Brothers Inc

Private

Alabama, Arizona +43 more

US $125,000 - US $175,000

Arbor Rising Grant, established in 2010, is a NYC-based nonprofit providing unrestricted multi-year funding and capacity-building support to nonprofits focused on alleviating poverty. The grant process occurs every three years, with the next round in 2025 being invitation-only. Eligible organizations must demonstrate high potential and effective leadership, typically operating on a modest budget. Arbor Rising prioritizes applicants from the NYC metro area while expanding to cover the lower 48 US states.

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Grant Insights : Lake County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

100+ Lake County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

28 Lake County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

23 Lake County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

26 Lake County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

100+ Lake County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

8,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education - Higher Education

4,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Academic Scholarship Programs

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Lake County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the second quarter.

24.7%

27.2%

26.4%

21.7%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Lake County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $10,000.

$250 $250 Min.

$10,000 $10 K Median

$303,293 $303.3 K Average

$15,125,000 $15.1 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Illinois?

Grants are most commonly $104,222.

$104,222

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Lake County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Illinois awarded a total of 104,158 grants.

2022 97,582

2023 97,805

2024 104,158

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Lake County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Illinois, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Lake County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 16.08%.

2022 $8,503,243,276

2023 $9,316,300,812
9.56%

2024 $10,813,952,832
16.08%

Illinois Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Cook County, Lake County, and Macon County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Cook County	$6,893,460,213
Lake County	$720,580,526
Macon County	$544,478,272
Champaign County	$541,704,331
Dupage County	$496,099,366

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