Foundations that fund organizations in Chillicothe, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chillicothe nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $247K to Chillicothe organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chillicothe around $3,750. 7 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chillicothe
- $247K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $3,750
- Based in IL
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chillicothe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Spectrum Disorders Trust | Peoria, IL | 2 | $150K | $75K | Preselected only | To provide autism services which encompass providing certai… |
| Chillicothe Foundation Inc | Chillicothe, IL | 4 | $35K | $3,750 | Yes | Maintenance of the City of Chillicothes Veterans Memorial; Help fund summer camp and before & after school care progra…; Services for the poor |
| Hedden Charitable Trust | Pekin, IL | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Services for the Poor |
| The Damien Foundation | Peoria, IL | 2 | $16K | $8,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Jesus Does Care | Chillicothe, IL | 4 | $8,000 | $1,250 | Yes | Financial distress due to loss of business; Financial distress due to vehicle accident; Financial distress due to house fire |
| River City Construction Foundation Inc | East Peoria, IL | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Preselected only | Trades program |
| Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Path to good - universal tech inst |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Health and human services |
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 Chillicothe, Illinois?
Autism Spectrum Disorders Trust, Chillicothe Foundation Inc, Hedden Charitable Trust, The Damien Foundation, Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.