Foundations that fund organizations in Beardstown, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Beardstown nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $59K to Beardstown organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Beardstown around $500. 1 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Beardstown
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in IL
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Beardstown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Reller Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Virginia, IL | 5 | $58K | $7,274 | Yes | Student loan |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | United way/red cross |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Beardstown, Illinois?
Elizabeth Reller Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Bnsf Railway Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Beardstown 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 Beardstown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.