Foundations that fund organizations in Beecher, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Beecher nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $65K to Beecher organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Beecher around $3,000. 9 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Beecher
- $65K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IL
- 82%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Beecher organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund | Palos Heights, IL | 1 | $36K | $36K | Preselected only | General animal welfare |
| Van Baren Foundation | Beecher, IL | 1 | $7,311 | $7,311 | Preselected only | Unresticted - religious |
| George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities | Arlington Heights, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Social assistance |
| Webb Foundation | Winthrop Harbor, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Food pantry |
| Mary J Demmon Private Foundation | Willowbrook, IL | 1 | $4,506 | $4,506 | Yes | Gift |
| Joanne Aldrich Graham & Kenneth R G Foundation | Romeoville, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General operating |
| John & Mary Lambert Memorial Fund for Children - Bmo Harris Bank Trust Dept | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Children's benefit |
| G3 Foundation Ltd | Dyer, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County | Peotone, IL | 1 | $550 | $550 | Preselected only | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Executive Construction Foundation | Hillside, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general operating support |
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 Beecher, Illinois?
George Reed McNeill Animal Welfare Fund, Van Baren Foundation, George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities, Webb Foundation, Mary J Demmon Private Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Beecher 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 Beecher. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.