Foundations that fund organizations in Coal Valley, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Coal Valley nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $44K to Coal Valley organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Coal Valley around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Coal Valley
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Coal Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust | Davenport, IA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General |
| The Rock Island Community Foundation | Rock Island, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Supports the community zoo |
| Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation | Moline, IL | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable Support |
| The Alla Family Foundation | Bettendorf, IA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Cone Family Charitable Foundation | Sherrard, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Helping youth in our community |
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 Coal Valley, Illinois?
Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust, The Rock Island Community Foundation, Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation, The Alla Family Foundation, Cone Family Charitable Foundation reported grants to Coal Valley 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 Coal Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.