Foundations that fund organizations in Argenta, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Argenta nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $157K to Argenta organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Argenta around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Argenta
- $157K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Argenta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George H Parr Trust Co the Gerber State Bank | Argenta, IL | 2 | $79K | $39K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Phyllis M Winings Trust | Argenta, IL | 4 | $47K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted; Funding to purchase a trailer, tools and supplies to build…; Partial funding for a new roof on the historical society mu… |
| Betz-Holmes Trust | Argenta, IL | 9 | $31K | $1,575 | Preselected only | Scholarships; General operating purposes |
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 Argenta, Illinois?
George H Parr Trust Co the Gerber State Bank, Phyllis M Winings Trust, Betz-Holmes Trust reported grants to Argenta 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 Argenta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.