Updated Oct 30, 2026
Private foundations based in Godfrey, Illinois
6 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Godfrey, Illinois, holding $39M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello College Foundationsince 1937 | $575K36 grants · 2024 | $12K | Yes | $12M |
| One Above Nfpsince 2022 | $419K30 grants · 2025 | $9,500 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| The Joseph and Catherine Johnson Family Foundationsince 1998 | $311K65 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $4.3M |
| Virginia M Long Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | $81K18 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Yes | $1.2M |
| Nature Institutesince 1981 | $5,0002 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| James and Aune Nelson Foundationsince 1998 | — | — | Not stated | $19M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Illinois
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Illinois Arts Council Agency — Organizational GrantsStateIllinois Arts Council Agency | Illinois Arts Council Agency | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Illinois Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateIllinois Humanities | Illinois Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Godfrey, Illinois?
Our directory lists 6 private grantmaking foundations in Godfrey, Illinois with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $39M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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