Find 15 Recommended Local Charities & Nonprofits in Illinois

Lake County Community Foundation drives equitable change through grants, donor services, and leadership programs. Supporting nonprofits and small businesses in Grayslake, IL since 2003.

Empowering immigrant communities since 1970, Centro De Informacion offers bilingual advocacy, immigration support, and community programs in Elgin, Carpentersville, and Hanover Park, IL.

Dream Center Peoria offers emergency relief, youth programs, and homeless shelter services to families in need. Join our mission to break poverty cycles in Downtown Peoria through faith and community action.

Combating hunger nationwide since 2004, Midwest Food Bank provides emergency food relief, disaster assistance, and nutrition programs like Tender Mercies and Hope Packs to combat hunger across the U.S. and internationally.

GFWC Illinois empowers communities through volunteer-driven initiatives, scholarships, and advocacy. Join our network of 3,400 members dedicated to positive change across Illinois.

Will-Grundy Center For Independent Living in Joliet, IL provides advocacy, peer counseling, and independent living services to empower individuals with disabilities in Will and Grundy County.

Trusted nonprofit providing autism services, developmental disability support, and family programs since 1965. Serving Illinois with educational, therapeutic, and residential solutions.

Empowering individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through educational programs, therapy services, and residential care since 1965. Serving Illinois communities with dignity and respect.

Trusted nonprofit providing foster care, mental health services, affordable housing, and disability support across Illinois since 1867. Serving over 56,000 individuals annually with compassionate, community-based solutions.

Community Change builds power for low-income people and communities of color through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and civic engagement across 40+ states.