Foundations that fund organizations in Benton, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Benton nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $23K to Benton 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 Benton around $4,000. 2 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 Benton
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Benton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc | Melbourne Beach, FL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Pat Mac's Pack Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Famili… |
| Moon Family Foundation | Northfield, IL | 1 | $3,315 | $3,315 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $800 | $400 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations; Medical research |
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 Benton, Illinois?
David and Linda Patterson Foundation Inc, Pat Mac's Pack Inc, Moon Family Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Benton 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 Benton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.