Foundations that fund organizations in Freeport, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Freeport nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $2.4M to Freeport organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
50 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Freeport around $5,210. 20 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Freeport
- $2.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 50
- Typical median grant
- $5,210
- Based in IL
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Freeport organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen D Schulte Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $678K | $678K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Willow Springs Charitable Trust Jenny B Stoddard Trustee | Mount Carroll, IL | 1 | $350K | $350K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Jane H Snow Memorial Trust Uma | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $334K | $334K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $318K | $318K | Yes | Concert Grand Piano and Fine Arts Program |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc | Little Rock, AR | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Community support/improvement |
| Eileen Grant Charitable Trust | Madison, MN | 3 | $80K | $27K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Craig Wilson Irrevocable Trust Fbo Malco | Freeport, IL | 1 | $78K | $78K | Preselected only | To support the organization's mission to provide support fo… |
| Craig a Wilson Irrevocable Trust Fbo Freeport Community Foundation | Freeport, IL | 1 | $78K | $78K | Preselected only | For freeport community foundation to support such charitabl… |
| Freeport Public Library Foundation | Freeport, IL | 1 | $46K | $46K | Preselected only | Assist library with programs/books |
| Helen M Schmich Irrevocable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $46K | $46K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Alma Fischer Irrevocable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Irving Halper Trust | Madison, WI | 2 | $28K | $14K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Provides home repairs and accessibility modifications for l… |
| Catanzarite Family Foundation - II | Columbia Station, OH | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Continued general operating support |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | 7 | $13K | $1,000 | Yes | Donations - civic/comm service; Donations - matching gift; Donations - education |
| Dillon Foundation | Sterling, IL | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Yes | In support of youth development |
| Edith Andrew and Francis W Burchell Scholarship Fund | Rockford, IL | 1 | $8,950 | $8,950 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Richard G Wood Forreston High School Scholarship Fund % Agnew Law Office | Rockford, IL | 1 | $8,615 | $8,615 | Preselected only | Scholarship distribution |
| Stephenson County Crime Stop | Freeport, IL | 3 | $7,527 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Crime fighting; Education; Donation |
| The Growmark Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Preselected only | For student scholarships |
| Mueller-Wolfe Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $5,210 | $5,210 | Yes | General Support |
| Smith Charitable Foundation Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Rockford, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Kjellstrom Family Foundation | Rockford, IL | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Social welfare |
| Jos & Catherine Johnson Family Fdn | Godfrey, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Pat Mac's Pack Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Emergency Funds forPediatr. Brain CancerPatients and Famili… |
| Judy & John Graff Charitable Foundation | Rockford, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Cultural |
| Oliver-Hoffmann Foundation | Yorkville, IL | 1 | $2,379 | $2,379 | Preselected only | Funds for furnace replacement |
| Harry R & Gertrude Zweifel Trust | Freeport, IL | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Award |
| Sunshine Charitable Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | General Support Grant |
| Jpc Foundation C/O Michael Griffin | Janesville, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Optio Caritas Foundation | McHenry, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Religious |
| Grande Foundation | Fond du Lac, WI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Community support programs |
| The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | Chicago, IL | 3 | — | Preselected only | Charitable gift | |
| C & S Charitable Fdn Inc | Caledonia, IL | 1 | — | 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 Freeport, Illinois?
Helen D Schulte Trust, Willow Springs Charitable Trust Jenny B Stoddard Trustee, Jane H Snow Memorial Trust Uma, Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation, Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc and 30 others reported grants to Freeport 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 Freeport. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.