Foundations that fund organizations in Cambridge, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cambridge nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $79K to Cambridge organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cambridge around $2,000. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cambridge
- $79K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in IL
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cambridge organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keppy Charitable Foundation Wilbert J & Carol a | Geneseo, IL | 3 | $41K | $20K | Preselected only | Scholarship; General Support |
| Geneseo Foundation | Geneseo, IL | 3 | $33K | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Burfield Foundation Limited | Marco Island, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Clyde D Ford Trust | Geneseo, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | county fair donation |
| Churchill Family Charitable Foundation | Moline, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | For Program 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 Cambridge, Illinois?
Keppy Charitable Foundation Wilbert J & Carol a, Geneseo Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Burfield Foundation Limited, Clyde D Ford Trust and 1 others reported grants to Cambridge 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 Cambridge. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.