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Top 25 Philanthropic organizations based in Chicago, United States

Name: Philanthropic organizations based in Chicago, United States
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 83 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 83 philanthropic organizations headquartered in Chicago, United States as of September 2026 and tracks 629 professional contacts across them, including 195 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers philanthropic organizations headquartered in Chicago, United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 20, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

83Companies

629Contacts tracked

195Verified emails

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The 25 largest philanthropic organizations based in Chicago, United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 83 philanthropic organizations based in Chicago, United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to philanthropic organizations: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	BIG Shoulders Fund	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	113 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Big Shoulders Fund is an independent charitable organization that serves schools with demonstrated need, which provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
2	Elks National Foundation	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	58 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “In 1928, one man's dream became a reality for all Elks and the communities we serve.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
3	Lever For Change	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	33 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Lever for Change connects donors with bold solutions to the world’s biggest problems-including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, lack of access to economic…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
4	A Better Chicago	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	29 contacts →
	Strong evidence “A Better Chicago is a venture philanthropy fund devoted to dramatically improving educational opportunities for low-income students.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
5	The Cafe Group	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	27 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The CAFE Group is a trailblazing organization committed to advancing educational equity and redefining philanthropy.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
6	The Honeycomb Project	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	18 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Honeycomb Project put kids at the forefront of social change.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
7	Wagenmaker & Oberly, LLC	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	16 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Wagenmaker & Oberly, LLC provides a broad spectrum of legal services to nonprofit organizations and others within the philanthropic sector.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
8	Irving Harris Foundation	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	12 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Irving Harris Foundation is a small, private family foundation established in 1946 and based in Chicago.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
9	Circle Of Service Foundation	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	12 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Circle Of Service Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation in Chicago, IL.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
10	Crossroads Fund	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	10 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Crossroads Fund supports community organizations working on issues of racial, social and economic justice in the Chicago area.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
11	Strategic Philanthropy, LTD	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	9 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd, is a global philanthropic advisory firm headquartered in Chicago.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
12	Chigivesback, INC	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	11-50	7 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our mission is to improve the welfare of our global community via innovative charitable experiences.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
13	Hulsebosch Hope Foundation	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	6 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Hulsebosch Hope Foundation (HHF) is a family foundation based in Chicago, Illinois that funds 501(c)(3) public charities that seek to serve the needs of under-resourced…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
14	JH Philanthropy	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Strong evidence “JH Philanthropy (JHP) is a team of philanthropy advisors who specialize in helping high-capacity and generous individuals and families bring their charitable visions to life and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
15	Eleven Eleven Foundation	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Eleven Eleven Foundation is a private family foundation that envisions a future where preserving our planet for future generations is at the heart of all that we do.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
16	Technology Association Of Grantmakers	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) is a non-profit membership organization that cultivates the strategic, equitable, and innovative use of technology in philanthropy.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
17	William G. Mcgowan Charitable Fund	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The William G.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
18	Lefkofsky Family Foundation	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	5 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Lefkofsky Family Foundation is a private charitable foundation that was established in 2006 by Liz and Eric Lefkofsky.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
19	Iris Krieg And Associates, INC	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	4 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Iris Krieg & Associates, Inc.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
20	Impact House	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	4 contacts →
	Strong evidence “FBRK Impact House is a philanthropic working hub designed to gather foundations, grant makers and impact investors together under one roof with the purpose of providing the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
21	Precision Giving	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	2 contacts →
	Strong evidence “As community needs increase, diversify and grow in complexity, there is an urgency for donors of all sizes to view their philanthropy through a more strategic lens.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
22	Midwest Methodist Foundation	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	2 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Organized in 1949, the Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization, partnering with many individuals, experts, churches, and organizations to provide several…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
23	Asher Partners	Strong evidence	Chicago, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	2 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Asher Partners is a boutique consulting firm that collaborates with nonprofit organizations, foundations and individuals to advance their distinctive philanthropic missions.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
24	Commonwealth Foundation	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	2 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Ommonwealth foundation is dedicated to connecting valuable resources to those in need, through innovative initiatives.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
25	Lights On The Lawn	Indirect evidence	Chicago, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1-10	2 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Lights on the Lawn is an on-campus event that aims to make a significant impact on local charities and communities.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: philanthropic organizations. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names philanthropic organizations.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of philanthropic organizations, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name philanthropic organizations. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Philanthropic organizations based in Chicago, United States at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026

31.0%Verified-email coverage

7.6Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

225.3%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

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Email recency for this list is measured across the whole United States list rather than for Chicago, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Chicago, over 83 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among philanthropic organizations, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in Chicago, United States whose own description of what they do matches “philanthropic organizations”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names philanthropic organizations), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among philanthropic organizations, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside Chicago are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 195 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 20, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Philanthropic organizations by metro in the United States

Philanthropic organizations in New York187
Philanthropic organizations in Washington89
Philanthropic organizations in Los Angeles87
Philanthropic organizations in Chicago83
Philanthropic organizations in San Francisco70
Philanthropic organizations in Boston46
Philanthropic organizations in Atlanta42
Philanthropic organizations in Austin39
Philanthropic organizations in Dallas39
Philanthropic organizations in San Diego37
Philanthropic organizations in Denver34
Philanthropic organizations in Seattle34
Philanthropic organizations in Houston31
Philanthropic organizations in Miami30
Philanthropic organizations in Philadelphia30
Philanthropic organizations in Minneapolis29

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names philanthropic organizations, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many philanthropic organizations are there based in Chicago, United States?

RevenueBase identified 83 philanthropic organizations headquartered in Chicago, United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

BIG Shoulders Fund, headquartered in Chicago, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most philanthropic organizations?

New York leads with 187 headquartered companies, followed by Washington (89) and Los Angeles (87).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 195 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 83 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 20, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.