Foundations that fund organizations in Carthage, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carthage nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $7,000 to Carthage organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carthage around $250. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carthage
- $7,000
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $250
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carthage organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cline-Lofftus Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | Educational |
| Niemann Foods Foundation | Quincy, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Education |
| Martin Blackledge Trust | Jasper, IN | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Charitable |
| Nuessen Family Foundation | Quincy, IL | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Education |
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 Carthage, Illinois?
Cline-Lofftus Foundation, Niemann Foods Foundation, Bnsf Railway Foundation, Martin Blackledge Trust, Nuessen Family Foundation reported grants to Carthage 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 Carthage. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.