Foundations that fund organizations in Albion, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Albion nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $53K to Albion organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Albion around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Albion
- $53K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Albion organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc | Albion, IL | 3 | $35K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable; Educational |
| Chs Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Chs foundation teacher grant |
| Jessie V Allhands Education Trust | Olney, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | College scholorship |
| George H & Marguerite C Luthe Education Trust | Olney, IL | 1 | $3,350 | $3,350 | Yes | College scolarship |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Albion, Illinois?
The Wolfe Foundation of Edwards County Inc, Chs Foundation, Jessie V Allhands Education Trust, George H & Marguerite C Luthe Education Trust reported grants to Albion organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Albion. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.