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238 Foundations that have given Sports and Recreation grants

Sports and Recreation: These foundations have provided grants and donations to nonprofits and businesses in recent years to support sports and physical health programs. Additional funding supports recreation and leisure programs.

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OBSIDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Harvey, IL
To promote mental, physical, and spiritual health and wellness utilizing by providing mental and physical health services for community clients and continuing education for clinical mental health and holistic health practitioners. Practices include, but are not limited to, Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Case Management, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Energy Medicine, Vibration Therapy, Naturopathy, Herbalism, Indigenous and African Spiritual/Healing practices, Expressive and Creative Arts, and Nutrition. We train to work with various populations, especially underrepresented populations including LGBTQ+, Cognitive and Developmental Disability, Communities of Color, and Trauma Survivors. Continuing education hours are available for IL LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW who take these trainings.
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Barrington Broncos Hockey Club Inc
Barrington, IL
To teach and promote the sport of ice hockey and sportsmanship.
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Lane Tech Baseball Booster Inc
Chicago, IL
Provide financial support of the Lane Tech High School baseball program.
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GREATER CARLYLE USBC INC
HIGHLAND, IL
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS BOWLING ASSOCIATION
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KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION INC
CHARLESTON, IL
ORGANIZED AS A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A CONTINUING INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF KOREAN WAR AND KOREAN DEFENSE VETERANS , THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO MAINTAIN A VOICE IN VETERANS AFFAIRS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THE HISTORY OF
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PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Normal, IL
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Bears Care
Lake Forest, IL
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO POSITIVEL IMPACT PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, YOUTH ATHLETICS, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH and HEALTH AWARENESS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BREAST and OVARIAN CANCE
Last Grant Year2023
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CHICAGO PLATFORM TENNIS TOURNAMENT CHARITIES INC
LAKE FOREST, IL
TO PROVIDE DONATIONS TO UNRELATED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF PLATFORM TENNIS TO STUDENT-AGED ATHLETES
Last Grant Year2021
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CPTC NFP
LAKE FOREST, IL
ORGANIZE AND OPERATE VARIOUS PLATFORM TENNIS LEAGUES
Last Grant Year2022
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WEST AURORA BLACKHAWK SPORTS
AURORA, IL
TO IMPROVE THE INTEREST IN ALL OF THE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES OF DISTRICT 129, IN AURORA, ILLINOIS, SO THAT THE STUDENTS, THE SCHOOL, AND THE COMMUNITY SHALL BE BENEFITED. TO CREATE A PUBLIC CONCIOUSNESS OF THE PURPOSE OF THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM OF THE DISTRICT. TO PROMOTE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP ON THE PART OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN, AND THE SPECTATORS AT, ALL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. TO ENCOURAGE THE EXTENSION OF THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM IN ACTIVITIES APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. TO COOPERATE WITH AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE STAFF AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, BUT NOT TO TAKE ANY ACTION THAT WOULD HINDER OR BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM.
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ROCKFORD AREA USBC
ROCKFORD, IL
SPONSOR BOWLING TOURNAMENTS AWARD PRIZES
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PEKIN PARK FOUNDATION
PEKIN, IL
TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE AND IN-KIND DONATIONS FOR PURCHASING, DEVELOPING,PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING PARKS AND BUILDLINGS, FACILIITIES, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMS FOR THE PEKIN PARK DISTRICT
Last Grant Year2023
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Friends of Andrew Baseball Inc
Orland Park, IL
highschool baseball
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LGSA INC
BARTONVILLE, IL
TO PROVIDE GIRLS AGE 5 TO 18 WITH RECREATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTBALL ACTIVITIES
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GRIDIRON GREATS ASSISTANCE FUND INC
PARK RIDGE, IL
TO PROVIDE DIRECT AND INDIRECT FINANCIAL AND SERVICE ASSISTANCE TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF RETIRED PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE POOR, NEEDY, OR DISTRESSED.
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CALS ALL STAR ANGEL FOUNDATION INC
SAINT CHARLES, IL
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BASEBALL PLAYERS GOING ONTO COLLEGE FROM TWO AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH ELGIN LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYERS IN NEED.
Last Grant Year2022
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GRAYSLAKE YOUTH LACROSSE ASSOCIATION
Grayslake, IL
Promoting Youth Lacrosse in the greater Grayslake Area of Illinois
Last Grant Year2018
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CHICAGO TENNIS PATRONS
Chicago, IL
Serve and Return Chicago offers grants and scholarships to support tennis programs for children who might otherwise not have the opportunity to develop their talents and potential.
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Prospect Moose Lodge #660
Mount Prospect, IL
The Organization unites its members in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence and charity. This is accomplished through a year-round schedule of social and recreational activities for the members and their families.
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WAUCONDA LODGE NO 1969 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Wauconda, IL
The organization unites its members in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence and charity. This is accomplished through a year-round schedule of social and recreational activities for the members and their families estimated at 777
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GRANITE CITY AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Troy, IL
TO PROVIDE AMATEUR HOCKEY TO YOUTH AGES 418
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McHenry Moose Lokge 691 Loyal Order of Moose
Johnsburg, IL
The Organization unites its members in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence and charity. This is accomplished through a year-round schedule of social and recreational activities for the members and their families.
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Palos Orland Swim Association
Orland Park, IL
Provide Competitve Swimming Through Age 18
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WINNETKA HOCKEY CLUB INC
WINNETKA, IL
TO FOSTER YOUTH ATHELTICS PRIMARILY IN THE SPORT OF ICE HOCKEY AND ACTIVITIES RELATED THERETO.
Last Grant Year2020
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COLUMBUS BUILDING ASSOCIATION
TEUTOPOLIS, IL
. TO UNITE MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE AND CHARITY; TO OPERATE A FACILITY (FOR RENT)FOR SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Evanston Youth Hockey Association
Evanston, IL
To provide boys and girls in Evanston and neighboring communities the opportunity to learn and play hockey in a diverse program that is rooted in skills development, sportsmanship, outstanding coaching, leadership skills, strong character development and camaraderie.
Last Grant Year2022
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NORWAY IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE
SHERIDAN, IL
PROVIDE SPACE FOR OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES AT LOW OR NO COST. MAINTAIN COMMUNITY BUILDING, PARK, AND BASEBALL FIELDS.
Last Grant Year2017
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RETIRED PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
CONDUCT FUNDRAISERS TO FUND YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND YOUTH FOOTBALL GRANTS
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ILLINOIS STATE USBC
SWANSEA, IL
TO MAINTAIN AND INCREASE INTEREST IN THE GAME OF BOWLING AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE RECOGNITION FOR ALL ILLINOIS BOWLERS
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CENTRAL YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC
ELGIN, IL
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JORDAN CRIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP INC
HINSDALE, IL
TO PROVIDE A SCHOLARSHIP TO A SENIOR FROM THE LACROSSE TEAM.
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URBANA PARKS FOUNDATION
URBANA, IL
TO SUPPORT THE URBANA PARKS.
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ILLINOIS CONGRESS OF PARENTS
Mokena, IL
Our mission is to provide the voice of our children by being their advocates. We help to empower and engage our families/community to better our schools academically with teacher grants, fun fairs and positive behaviors.
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PREP HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY CLUB
Mount Prospect, IL
TO PROVIDE COACHING, PRACTICE, EQUIPMENT, AND A GAME FACILITY TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN COMPETITIVE ICE HOCKEY.
Last Grant Year2024
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NORTHERN ILLINOIS LIGHTNING FASTPITCH SOFTBALL INC NFP
Genoa, IL
Providing educational opportunities to youth through sports
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Edwardsville Tigers Ice Hockey Club
Edwardsville, IL
Developing youth hockey players to their full potential.
Last Grant Year2023
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TWIN CITY DERBY GIRLS
SAVOY, IL
To promote roller derby in the Champaign-Urbana area community by fostering athleticism, empowerment and sportsmanship among all of our members and supporters while benefiting local non-profit organizations through our charitable donations and service.
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TEUTOPOLIS SPORTSBACKERS CLUB
TEUTOPOLIS, IL
IT IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR TEUTOPOLIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 IN TEUTOPOLIS, ILLINOIS.
Last Grant Year2024
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D155 Predators Hockey Club
Crystal Lake, IL
To foster youth athletics, primarily in the sport of ice hockey.
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ATHLETIC ALLIANCE OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
ATHLETIC SPORTS LEAGUES
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ILLINOIS PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION
LAGRANGE, IL
ILLINOIS PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALS IN THE ILLINOIS PARK, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION COMMUNITIES.
Last Grant Year2018
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CHICAGO DRAGONS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Chicago, IL
Provideyouthbasketballprograms.
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CENTRAL DISTRICT BASEBALL LEAGUE
ELGIN, IL
TO MANAGE AND ADMINISTRATE THE CENTRAL DISTRICT BASEBALL LEAGUE PROVIDING BASEBALL LEAGUE PROGRAMS TO BURLINGTON, IL, SCHOOL DISTRICT 301 FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 17 TO FOSTER AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION.
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GLENVIEW PARK FOUNDATION INC
GLENVIEW, IL
THE GLENVIEW PARK FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE THE PARKS, MUSEUMS, PROGRAMS, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EXTENDED BY THE GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT (A GOVERNMENT ENTITY)
Last Grant Year2023
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SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL LAKE COUNTY FOUNDATION
VERNON HILLS, IL
to provide financial support for the programs and activities of SRACLC and creates awareness of recreational opportunities for children through elderly adults with special needs
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INNER-CITY EDUCATION PROGRAM
CHICAGO, IL
TO HELP LOW-INCOME CHILDREN OBTAIN EDUCATIONAL AND HOCKEY OPPORTUNITIES NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO THEM.
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FRIENDS OF GLEN ELLYN PARKS
GLEN ELLYN, IL
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT.
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PUSH for Excellence Inc
Chicago, IL
To motivate and educate students to achieve educational excellence. This is accomplished by taking students to college fairs and providing opportunities for students to visit colleges and universities.
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Hinsdale Falcon Football
Hinsdale, IL
To teach the fundamentals of football and develop the values of teamwork, commitment, self- confidence and sportsmanship to each participant in the program.
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GOLTZ PARK INC
JOLIET, IL
TO PROMOTE YOUTH BASEBALL
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