Foundations that fund organizations in Gillespie, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gillespie nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $72K to Gillespie organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gillespie around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gillespie
- $72K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gillespie organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertetti Foundation | Gillespie, IL | 7 | $68K | $11K | Preselected only | Operating |
| The Selma J Hartke Community Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Contegra Cares | Edwardsville, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Further organization's objectives |
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 Gillespie, Illinois?
Bertetti Foundation, The Selma J Hartke Community Foundation, American Water Charitable Foundationinc, Contegra Cares reported grants to Gillespie 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 Gillespie. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.