Foundations that fund organizations in Arcola, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Arcola nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $175K to Arcola organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Arcola around $50K. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Arcola
- $175K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Arcola organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | Decatur, IL | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Shackleford Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Providence Foundation | Humboldt, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Donation to support housing for missionaries to share the g… |
| Kahle Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Social 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 Arcola, Illinois?
John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee, Shackleford Foundation, The Providence Foundation, Kahle Foundation Inc reported grants to Arcola 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 Arcola. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.