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Funders to approach for Illinois Library Association

Chicago, Illinois$3.5M revenue13 funders on file

Advocating for the public interest -1. Develop and promote strong public policy related to libraries, literacy, and lifelong learning;2. Defend intellectual freedom and access to information; and3. Increase public awareness of the value of libraries to society.promoting excellence and innovation -1. Provide outstanding programs of continuing education and leadership development;2. Support the recruitment, retention, and professional development of a culturally and racially diverse workforce for librairies;3. Produce high quality publications and communications; and4. Celebrate the achievement of excellence and innovation on behalf of the membership.managing the present to prepare for the future -in order to achieve these goals, ila will use its resources wisely and maintain a flexible structure that promotes the diverse interests and broad participation of…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$45k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 40$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$660–$110kover two years, from 1–2 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$8kfrom 1 new funder

Half the value is in your top 6 funders, of 156

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  1. 1Field Foundation of IllinoisGives in Illinois (293 of 338)Similar grantees: Illinois Arts Alliance ($25k/yr), The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired ($15k/yr), Illinois Humanities Council Inc ($9k/yr)1 in 34$20k
  2. 2Chicago Cook Workforce PartnershipSimilar grantees: Illinois Cpa Society ($57k/yr), The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired ($21k/yr)under 1 in 100$210k
  3. 3Builders Vision FoundationSimilar grantees: Illinois Arts Alliance ($320k/yr), The Chicago Bar Foundation ($5k/yr), Illinois Humanities Council Inc ($25k/yr)under 1 in 100$140k

153 more funders on the list for Illinois Library Association

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