Foundations that fund organizations in Arlington, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Arlington nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $25K to Arlington organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Arlington around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Arlington
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IL
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Arlington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Walter & Edith Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Program support |
| The Lozick Family Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Acts 4 32-34 | Zephyr Cove, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support of Charitable Purpose |
| J J Keller Foundation Inc | Neenah, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching gifts program |
| Trustmark Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $343 | $343 | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| Institute for Financial Markets | Washington, DC | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 2 | $150 | $75 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Arlington, Illinois?
Best Walter & Edith Foundation, The Lozick Family Foundation, Acts 4 32-34, J J Keller Foundation Inc, Trustmark Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Arlington 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 Arlington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.