Foundations that fund organizations in Carrollton, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carrollton nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $212K to Carrollton organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
74 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carrollton around $11K. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carrollton
- $212K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 74
- Typical median grant
- $11K
- Based in IL
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carrollton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Pierson Trust | Carrollton, IL | 64 | $120K | $1,927 | Yes | Education |
| District One Foundation for Quality Education | Carrollton, IL | 2 | $41K | $20K | Yes | Post high school education; Other small various donations to educational/food programs… |
| Glenn E & Bessie R Costello Trust | Carrollton, IL | 2 | $23K | $11K | Yes | Charitable programs |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To support the purchase of new windows |
| Frech Stanley Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 4 | $8,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Elkay Family Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | 1 | $569 | $569 | Yes | Community Assistance |
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 Carrollton, Illinois?
Julia Pierson Trust, District One Foundation for Quality Education, Glenn E & Bessie R Costello Trust, Koch Foundation Inc, Frech Stanley Charitable Trust and 1 others reported grants to Carrollton 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 Carrollton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.