Foundations that fund organizations in Carmi, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carmi nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $1.1M to Carmi organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carmi around $14K. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carmi
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carmi organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absher Charitable Foundation Inc | Carmi, IL | 7 | $996K | $50K | Preselected only | To purchase new lettering, lights and radios for trucks.; Security upgrades, chromebooks, curriculum upgrade, bank un…; New lighting, fans, bleachers, updates to the livestock bar… |
| Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 4 | $37K | $5,565 | Yes | Christ centered living; Nonprofit excellence |
| Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust Peoples State Bank | Newton, IL | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | Residence & counseling services |
| Donoheaven Foundation Donoho | Mount Vernon, IL | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Ada Ramsey Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Program support |
| The One Above Nfp | Godfrey, IL | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| John Juenger Charitable Trust Fairfield National Bank Trustee | Fairfield, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Martin Blackledge Trust | Jasper, IN | 10 | $2,800 | $200 | Yes | Charitable; Arts |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities |
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 Carmi, Illinois?
Absher Charitable Foundation Inc, Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc, Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust Peoples State Bank, Donoheaven Foundation Donoho, Ada Ramsey Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx and 5 others reported grants to Carmi 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 Carmi. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.