Foundations that fund organizations in Evansville, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Evansville nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $17K to Evansville organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Evansville around $2,500. 1 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Evansville
- $17K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IL
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Evansville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Foundation | Chaska, MN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Donation |
| Silva Weiss Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General unsolicited public contribution |
| Motor Castings Foundation Inc | Kiel, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable activities of rotary international |
| Illinois High School Activities Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Teacher Coach officials sponsorship |
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 Evansville, Illinois?
The Eagle Foundation, Silva Weiss Family Foundation, Motor Castings Foundation Inc, Illinois High School Activities Foundation reported grants to Evansville 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 Evansville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.