Quick Summary
Name: Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $8,842,721 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $450,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$106,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (RFP Only) |
Contact Details
Website: https://ilchf.org
Phone: 630-571-2555
Email: admin@ilchf.org
Address: 1200 Jorie Blvd, Suite 301, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Geographic Focus
Illinois only - statewide focus on improving health and wellness of children throughout Illinois
Funding Priorities
- Children's Oral Health (~45% of grantmaking) - expanding access to care, workforce development, public education and awareness, advocacy
- Children's Mental Health (~45% of grantmaking) - system of care modeling, expanding access to care, workforce development, public education and awareness, advocacy
- Unmet or Emerging Needs (~10% of grantmaking) - targeted funding for opportunities to make specific impact on children's health
Focus is on closing the gap between children who have access to care and those who are underserved. The Foundation often provides multi-year commitments, evaluation assistance, and sharing of best practices.
What They Don't Fund
- Lobbying or attempts to influence legislation (prohibited by section 4945 of Internal Revenue Code for private foundations)
- Programs outside Illinois
- Programs not focused on children's health
- Generally does not fund projects outside oral health and mental health (except for ~10% for emerging needs)
Application Method
RFP Only - The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. All funding opportunities are announced through formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with specific deadlines and eligibility criteria. Organizations should monitor the website for RFP announcements at https://ilchf.org/grantees-applicants/ and https://ilchf.org/open-rfps/
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