Foundations that fund organizations in Crescent City, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Crescent City nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $32K to Crescent City organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Crescent City around $3,750. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Crescent City
- $32K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $3,750
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Crescent City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miner Charitable Foundation Inc | Watseka, IL | 2 | $22K | $11K | Yes | Donation |
| Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group | North Manchester, IN | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | Books; Vhf radios |
| Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte | Watseka, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | K-5 library |
| Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 | Hamilton, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support of a 501(c)3 |
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 Crescent City, Illinois?
Miner Charitable Foundation Inc, Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group, Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte, Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 reported grants to Crescent City 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 Crescent City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.