Foundations that fund organizations in Elburn, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Elburn nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $441K to Elburn organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Elburn around $6,000. 11 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Elburn
- $441K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in IL
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Elburn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patrick J McGovern Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $180K | $180K | Preselected only | To advance the use of ai/ml in strategic research |
| The Canning Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To further program services |
| Lennar Foundation | Miami, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Horsepower was co-founded in march 2012 by carrie capes and… |
| Kehe Cares Foundation Inc | Naperville, IL | 1 | $26K | $26K | Preselected only | Community development |
| Cg Charitable Fund | Spanish Fork, UT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Food, medical to Guatemalan elderly |
| Elliott Family Foundation | Elburn, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General charitable support |
| Pratima N Shah Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support for religious activities |
| The Hope and Grace Charitable Foundation | Geneva, IL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak Foundation | St Charles, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua | Orlando, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Farms for Life Foundation | Batavia, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Tony Reyes Family Foundation | St Charles, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Support of charitable mission |
| Rachel B Williams Foundation | Glenview, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $745 | $745 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust | Oak Brook, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Funding of program to children and adults with disabilities |
| Therkildsen Charitable Foundation C/O John L Riesbeck | Naperville, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
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 Elburn, Illinois?
The Patrick J McGovern Foundation Inc, The Canning Foundation, Lennar Foundation, Kehe Cares Foundation Inc, Cg Charitable Fund and 11 others reported grants to Elburn 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 Elburn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.