Foundations that fund organizations in Aledo, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Aledo nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $580K to Aledo organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Aledo around $1,500. 6 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Aledo
- $580K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IL
- 55%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Aledo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation | Moline, IL | 9 | $237K | $18K | Preselected only | General purpose; Creative arts grant; 2025 backbone support & |
| Mark W & Penny K Bieri Foundation Inc | Aledo, IL | 1 | $120K | $120K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Landry's Helping Heart Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | 3 | $96K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Grants; Room donation for fundraising event; General donation |
| Telligen Community Initiative | West Des Moines, IA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Imagine a mercer county where every parent and family has a… |
| The Gabriel Foundation | Aledo, IL | 3 | $22K | $1,500 | Yes | General support |
| Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation | Moline, IL | 2 | $22K | $11K | Yes | Education; Charitable Support |
| Hussein Family Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Not stated | Wrestling program |
| Twomey Foundation | Roseville, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Merchants Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $648 | $648 | Yes | General support |
| Ideal Industries Foundation | Sycamore, IL | 1 | $511 | $511 | Preselected only | General support |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 7 | $482 | $40 | Preselected only | Program services |
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 Aledo, Illinois?
Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation, Mark W & Penny K Bieri Foundation Inc, Landry's Helping Heart Foundation, Telligen Community Initiative, The Gabriel Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Aledo 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 Aledo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.