Updated Nov 3, 2026
Private foundations based in Mattoon, Illinois
6 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois, holding $52M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lumpkin Family Foundationsince 1955 | $4.0M209 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $40M |
| Sparks Foundationsince 2003 | $197K11 grants · 2025 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Howell-Adams Family Foundationsince 2008 | $123K29 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Anna B Welch Memorial Trustsince 1991 | $84K36 grants · 2025 | $2,340 | Yes | $1.2M |
| J Logan Gover Family Scholarship Fundsince 2009 | $57K13 grants · 2025 | $5,250 | Preselected only | $1.4M |
| Oberlin Charitable Trustsince 2004 | $41K30 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $4.9M |
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 Mattoon, Illinois?
Our directory lists 6 private grantmaking foundations in Mattoon, Illinois with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $52M. 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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