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Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding
Supports early childhood and community priorities
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Schreiber Philanthropy supports organizations in Lake County through a long-term philanthropic strategy focused on early childhood, education, health, housing, immigrant justice, and related community priorities. Since 2005, it has invested more than $111M in grants and worked with 240+ partners across all giving areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Early childhood care and education initiatives.
- K-12 and postsecondary education support programs.
- Health care access initiatives.
- Housing and shelter-related community programs.
- Immigrant justice and economic mobility initiatives.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Invited partner organizations.
- Nonprofit organizations.
- Institutions serving the Chicagoland region.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations seeking support for lobbying activities.
- Applicants outside the invitation-only process.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Lobbying activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Chicagoland region.
- Lake County, Illinois.
- Chicago, including the South and West Sides.
Selection criteria
- Merit of the proposal.
- Expected impact.
- Ability to advance Schreiber Philanthropy’s mission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through quarterly grant cycles.
- Decision announcements are made about four months after the application open date.
- Funding is not guaranteed and decisions are based on merit and impact.
Additional information
- Grantmaking is invitation-only.
- Schreiber Philanthropy works through strong relationships with partner organizations and institutions.
- Grant decisions are based on merit, impact, and mission alignment.
- Federal tax law prohibits funding lobbying activities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding Program
What is the Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding?
Schreiber Philanthropy supports organizations in Lake County through a long-term philanthropic strategy focused on early childhood, education, health, housing, immigrant justice, and related community priorities. Since 2005, it has invested more than $111M in grants and worked with 240+ partners across all giving areas.
Who is eligible for the Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding program, you must:
Must align with funding priorities.
Invitation-only application process.
Work must serve Chicagoland.
What expenses are eligible under Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding?
Early childhood care and education initiatives.
K-12 and postsecondary education support programs.
Health care access initiatives.
Housing and shelter-related community programs.
Immigrant justice and economic mobility initiatives.
Where is the Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding available?
The Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding?
Schreiber Philanthropy — General Funding is funded by Schreiber Philanthropy