Donors in Illinois Gave $4.8-Billion

Individuals, corporations, and foundations in Illinois contributed a total of $4.8-billion to charities in 1997, according to a new study by the Donors Forum of Chicago. The state’s foundations and corporations made $917-million in charitable grants and donations, it said.

The report, “Giving in Illinois: A Comprehensive Report on the State of Philanthropy,” includes contributions by 1,933 foundations and corporations.

Copies of “Giving in Illinois” are available from the Donors Forum Library, 208 South LaSalle, Suite 735, Chicago 60604. The cost is $25 per copy ($20 for forum members). For more information or to place an order, call (312) 578-0175.