Foundations that fund organizations in Available Upon Request, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Available Upon Request nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $1.4M to Available Upon Request organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Available Upon Request around $240K. 4 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 Available Upon Request
- $1.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $240K
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Available Upon Request organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Via for Good | Palos Park, IL | 1 | $924K | $924K | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Winona Corporation | Glencoe, IL | 1 | $240K | $240K | Preselected only | Available upon request |
| Benjamin Trust Fund | Lagrange, IL | 2 | $197K | $98K | Yes | Available upon request |
| Narrow Gate Foundation | Riverside, IL | 1 | $49K | $49K | Preselected only | Available upon request |
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 Available Upon Request, Illinois?
Alta Via for Good, Winona Corporation, Benjamin Trust Fund, Narrow Gate Foundation reported grants to Available Upon Request 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 Available Upon Request. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.