Foundations that fund organizations in Eureka, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Eureka nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $420K to Eureka organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Eureka around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Eureka
- $420K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Eureka organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelma Turley Trust Under Will 1020001168 | Champaign, IL | 1 | $191K | $191K | Preselected only | Education |
| Nina May Bozarth Testamentary Trust | Clayton, MO | 1 | $52K | $52K | Preselected only | General operations |
| J & V Flynn Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Educational |
| Kenneth and Glenna Hughes Sch Tr Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 1 | $26K | $26K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Jane E Hendricks Charitable Trust Luan Wagner Co-Trustee | Columbus, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating funds |
| O Vaughan Douglass Trust | Clayton, MO | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | General operations |
| D Ernest and Eula Daniel Brown Charitable | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Subke Wilbur Tuw | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Larsen Carl & Pansy Mem Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
| The Owen Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Educational purposes |
| Prairie Christian Foundation C/O Edward J Sauder | Roanoke, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support for the community |
| Dillon Foundation | Sterling, IL | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | In support of education/instruction |
| Jx Gives Back Family Foundation Inc C/O Mark Muskevitsch | Hartland, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Ladky Associates Foundation | Mequon, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Dominic valez retreat |
| Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Path to good - mti |
| Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family Charitable Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Catholic radio support |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustee… |
| River City Construction Foundation Inc | East Peoria, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Trades program |
| Kowalewski Tr D | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $692 | $692 | Preselected only | General support |
| Kaplan Coal City High Sch Fd Xxxxx4002 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
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 Eureka, Illinois?
Zelma Turley Trust Under Will 1020001168, Nina May Bozarth Testamentary Trust, J & V Flynn Foundation, Kenneth and Glenna Hughes Sch Tr Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Jane E Hendricks Charitable Trust Luan Wagner Co-Trustee and 16 others reported grants to Eureka 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 Eureka. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.