Foundations that fund organizations in Havana, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Havana nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $392K to Havana organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Havana around $2,888. 6 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Havana
- $392K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $2,888
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Havana organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland Charitable Foundation | Havana, IL | 1 | $184K | $184K | Yes | Charitable |
| John Adam Schaad and Mildred E Schaad Trust | Havana, IL | 1 | $86K | $86K | Preselected only | Charitable healthcarenot for profit hospital |
| The Allen and Ellen M Blessman Family Foundation | New Holland, IL | 2 | $70K | $35K | Yes | Various Educational Projects; Program Support |
| Mason County Community Foundation Nfp | Manito, IL | 5 | $43K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Local project |
| Margaret Heffron Wepner Charitable Foundation | Havana, IL | 1 | $2,888 | $2,888 | Yes | Charitable |
| Presbyterian Cemetery Ta-Irr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,875 | $2,875 | Preselected only | General support |
| Chung-Ahm-Jeewon and Jong Lee- Scholarship Foundation Inc | Laguna Niguel, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | scholarship |
| Cm Dowell Charity Trust | Havana, IL | 1 | $1,539 | $1,539 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Havana, Illinois?
McFarland Charitable Foundation, John Adam Schaad and Mildred E Schaad Trust, The Allen and Ellen M Blessman Family Foundation, Mason County Community Foundation Nfp, Margaret Heffron Wepner Charitable Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Havana 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 Havana. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.