Foundations that fund organizations in Colona, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Colona nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $55K to Colona organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Colona 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 Colona
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Colona organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lumpkin Family Foundation C/O Adrienne N Cole | Mattoon, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Keppy Charitable Foundation Wilbert J & Carol a | Geneseo, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation | Moline, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable Support |
| Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc Fka Sunshine Lady Humanitarian Grants Pr | Waltham, MA | 1 | $3,040 | $3,040 | Preselected only | Red sox tickets - 8 tickets - $380 each fmv for general use |
| New Earth Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Advancing Food is Medicine |
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 Colona, Illinois?
The Lumpkin Family Foundation C/O Adrienne N Cole, Keppy Charitable Foundation Wilbert J & Carol a, Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation, Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc Fka Sunshine Lady Humanitarian Grants Pr, New Earth Foundation Inc reported grants to Colona 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 Colona. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.