Foundations that fund organizations in Gilman, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gilman nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $120K to Gilman organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gilman around $4,000. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gilman
- $120K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in IL
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gilman organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte | Watseka, IL | 13 | $97K | $4,000 | Yes | Cover portion of 911 camp for kids; Rehab parking lot; Restore mausoleum |
| Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 | Hamilton, OH | 2 | $9,300 | $4,650 | Yes | Support of a 501(c)3 |
| Arvetta M Lewis Trust | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $5,882 | $5,882 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Robert C Scherer Test Tr | Gilman, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General donation |
| Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc | Watseka, IL | 3 | $1,750 | $500 | Yes | Supplies for youth program; 5 year festival; Summer camp |
| The Longview Foundation | Newman, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Wheeler Foundation | Rankin, IL | 1 | $291 | $291 | Yes | Supplies |
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 Gilman, Illinois?
Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte, Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096, Arvetta M Lewis Trust, Robert C Scherer Test Tr, Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Gilman 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 Gilman. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.