Foundations that fund organizations in Altamont, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Altamont nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $17K to Altamont organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Altamont around $3,000. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Altamont
- $17K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Altamont organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia C Koboldt Charitable Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Yes | Project/program support |
| Oberlin Charitable Trust C/O FIRST Mid Wealth Management Company | Mattoon, IL | 3 | $4,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To assist with the expense of higher education |
| Niebrugge Cares Foundation | Effingham, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Hardiek Family Foundation | Glenview, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
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 Altamont, Illinois?
Virginia C Koboldt Charitable Trust, Oberlin Charitable Trust C/O FIRST Mid Wealth Management Company, Niebrugge Cares Foundation, Hardiek Family Foundation reported grants to Altamont 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 Altamont. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.