Foundations that fund organizations in Chester, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chester nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $152K to Chester organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chester around $5,750. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chester
- $152K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,750
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E & Mary Alice Welge Charitable Trust Uad 10-30-1984 | Chester, IL | 2 | $138K | $69K | Preselected only | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. |
| Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation | Chester, IL | 2 | $12K | $5,750 | Yes | Charitable; Educational |
| T & P Evans Charitable Trust FIRST Bank | Swansea, IL | 2 | $3,050 | $1,525 | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Chester, Illinois?
Donald E & Mary Alice Welge Charitable Trust Uad 10-30-1984, Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation, T & P Evans Charitable Trust FIRST Bank reported grants to Chester 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 Chester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.