Foundations that fund organizations in Galesburg, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Galesburg nonprofits
59 private foundations gave $9.3M to Galesburg organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 59 that say either way accept applications.
113 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Galesburg around $6,250. 26 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 59
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 59 that state a policy
- Dollars to Galesburg
- $9.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 113
- Typical median grant
- $6,250
- Based in IL
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Galesburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $3.0M | $500K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Knox annual scholarship fund; Phi Gamma Delta House renovation project |
| Pittard Grace L Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2.8M | $2.8M | Preselected only | General operating |
| Bright Trust Fbo Knox College | New York, NY | 1 | $683K | $683K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Paul K Richter Memorial Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $661K | $661K | Yes | Richter awards |
| Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | 2 | $442K | $221K | Yes | Youth Empowerment Services (YES) System of Care; CMHI Youth Empowerment |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Rural teacher corps network initiative |
| Knight Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General support |
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation | Galesburg, IL | 15 | $195K | $10K | Preselected only | Rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured or orphaned wildl…; To provide interactive hands-on experiences for children th…; To provide food assistance to families and individuals in n… |
| Robson Will Char Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $112K | $112K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Revada Foundation | Evanston, IL | 2 | $110K | $55K | Preselected only | Support for the sigma nu new residence fund; General operating support |
| Toriumi Family Foundation | Riverside, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Miller Memorial Trust Fund | St Louis, MO | 1 | $93K | $93K | Preselected only | General operating |
| G L Vitale Family Foundation | Galesburg, IL | 3 | $60K | $25K | Yes | Cultural; Charitable |
| Kathryn a Knappenberger Charitable Remainder | East Peoria, IL | 1 | $49K | $49K | Preselected only | To benefit the music |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 11 | $45K | $1,000 | Yes | Matching gifts 1; Cultural; Education |
| Twomey Foundation | Roseville, IL | 3 | $45K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Grew Bancroft Foundation (USA) Inc | Lincolnshire, IL | 5 | $43K | $10K | Preselected only | Education recipient |
| Frankenburger Jane B Char Rem Tr | St Louis, MO | 3 | $38K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Dick Family Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation C/O E Douglas Dawson | LA Jolla, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Funds for discretionary use |
| Cassidy Elizabeth Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Jerome Mirza Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support of operations |
| Larsen Carl & Pansy Mem Tuw | St Louis, MO | 3 | $20K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Michael F Tweedle and Christine a Poon Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Ea Mellinger Educational Foundation Inc | Monmouth, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Grant |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Parking Lot |
| Palling George E & Pearl Tuw | Galesburg, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Kilts Family Foundation | Albany, NY | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Frederick Crescent C Tr UW | Galesburg, IL | 2 | $12K | $5,964 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Barrick Carlin Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support the career center |
| The Renaissance Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Education |
| Andrew Family Foundation | Orland Park, IL | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Knox Fund; Annual Fund |
| Jagannathan Charitable Trust | Galesburg, IL | 2 | $8,076 | $4,038 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Stifel Educational Foundation Inc | St Louis, MO | 4 | $8,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Rissing Florence J Char Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,250 | $6,250 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Rissing Fred W Char Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,250 | $6,250 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Woods Foundation | Lincoln, IL | 1 | $6,148 | $6,148 | Yes | Education |
| The Rebensdorf Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | To establish and maintain a national railroad hall of fame… |
| Kasel Gertrude C Charitable Tr UW | Galesburg, IL | 2 | $5,692 | $2,846 | Preselected only | General operating |
| L & N Andreas Foundation | Mankato, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Grant is for recipients general fund |
| Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities | Elmwood Park, IL | 3 | $5,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Program support; Medical bill assistance |
| Westen Family Foundation | Lone Tree, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Marie a Beckman Crut | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4,875 | $4,875 | Preselected only | General support |
| Antoinette Pierce & Frederick Bancroft Knox | Po Box Chica, IL | 1 | $4,674 | $4,674 | Preselected only | General support |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| William R & Marilyn W Blew Foundation | Palos Heights, IL | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 | Preselected only | Operating Expense |
| Miller Scholarship Trust Xxxxx6003 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,638 | $2,638 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,537 | $2,537 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Aa Harvey Foundation | Springfield, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Running Deer Foundation | Needham, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable purpose |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| John & Florence Lawrence Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Addleman Foundation C/O Midwest Bank | Monmouth, IL | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $700 | $700 | Yes | Path to good - mti |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Otto Baum Company Inc Foundation | Morton, IL | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $200 | $100 | Preselected only | Housing, shelter; Educational institutions and related activities |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
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 Galesburg, Illinois?
The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc, Pittard Grace L Tuw, Bright Trust Fbo Knox College, Paul K Richter Memorial Fund, Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation and 54 others reported grants to Galesburg 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 Galesburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.