Foundations that fund organizations in Aviston, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Aviston nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $39K to Aviston organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Aviston around $8,069. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Aviston
- $39K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $8,069
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Aviston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilhelmine Ratermann Charitable | Salem, IL | 2 | $29K | $15K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Dorothy Ratermann Charitable | Salem, IL | 1 | $8,069 | $8,069 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Swing for Sydney Foundation | New Baden, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Suicide awareness |
| Michael Donnewald Foundation | Aviston, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation in support of mission |
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 Aviston, Illinois?
Wilhelmine Ratermann Charitable, Dorothy Ratermann Charitable, Swing for Sydney Foundation, Michael Donnewald Foundation reported grants to Aviston 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 Aviston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.