Put Illinois Funding Source to work for you….
    		• Are you looking for the most up-to-date information on Illinois funders?
    		• Would you like to research foundation giving and track grants from your desktop or anywhere you have web access?
    		• How about grant information that can be used to identify funding trends, who funds what organization and for what amounts?
    		• Need information on foundation guidelines and deadlines as they are updated?
    Get what you’re looking for with Illinois Funding Source (IFS). IFS offers accurate, timely and in-depth information not available anywhere else...plus the quality of research and information you can expect from the Donors Forum. IFS delivers the latest details on newly established foundations, changes in foundation contacts, priorities, and updated grants lists.

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    IFS combines two powerful tools: FunderSource, a searchable directory of more than 3,000 Illinois Foundations, and GrantSource, an essential research database that indexes over $4.8 billion in grant dollars, representing more than $2 billion in annual giving. Now foundations, consultants, nonprofit executives and fundraisers have vital information where they need them – with just a click!
    Illinois Funding Source delivers:
  		• Fully searchable foundation listings….search by name, type, budget, interests, type of grants…and more. Click here for a preview of FunderSource.
  		• New and improved! A fully database of grants searchable by foundation, support type, beneficiary, recipients, and more. Click here for a preview of GrantSource
  		• Current information and updates, including details on newly established foundations, new staff, and guidelines.
  		• Details on small foundations, family foundations, and corporate giving programs.
  		• Research foundations + grants information together to get the complete picture on what funding priorities and amounts really look like, and which organizations are receiving funding.
    IFS subscription options:

    Option 1: Illinois Funding Source – complete!
    All the tools you need in one package! With a complete subscription to IFS, you get our two databases, FunderSource and GrantSource. Get all the details about funders and grants in one powerful research tool. IFS offers one-click access to our directory of more than 3,000 foundations plus 125,000 grant records. Round out your research on foundations by looking at actual grant details.

    Forum Partner Enhanced Fee Option
    Join or renew as a Forum Partner, and you have the option of choosing the Enhanced Fee Option, which includes a single or multiple-user IFS subscription. As IFS was previously available only for purchase separately, the Enhanced Fee Option represents an average savings of $150 off the regular fee. For information on additional benefits of becoming a Forum Partner, click here.

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    ** Leaders for the Library is for career changers, students and other individuals who want to support the Donors Forum mission. Benefits in this category are limited to 20% discount on workshops and publications, and an electronic subscription to Forumnotes. No other benefits apply.

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    Annual Subscription Rates
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     6+ users (unlimited) 
    Donors Forum Associate Members
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    Option 2: FunderSource Only
    Research Illinois foundations and corporate giving programs from your desktop! FunderSource is fast, easy, reliable, and with details on newly established foundations, small and family foundations and corporate giving programs that you can’t get anywhere else. If you used the Directory of Illinois Foundations, you’ll love FunderSource. Search by name, type, budget, interests, type of grants…and more. Click here for a preview of FunderSource.
    Annual Subscription Rates
     Single user   2 – 5 users   6+ users (unlimited) 
    Non-Members & Partners
    Join the Donors Forum and receive your discount!
    $200
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    Please contact us at     ifs-support@donorsforum.org