Foundations that fund organizations in Hennepin, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hennepin nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $23K to Hennepin organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hennepin around $1,233. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hennepin
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,233
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hennepin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust C/O Heartland Bank & Trust Company | Normal, IL | 2 | $21K | $10K | Preselected only | For the construction of church buildings and alteration and…; For the construction of buildings and bridges for the villa… |
| William I & Helen H Tyler Scholarship Tr Ust Fund UW of William I | Lasalle, IL | 1 | $1,233 | $1,233 | Yes | Educational |
| Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust | Lasalle, IL | 1 | $1,048 | $1,048 | Preselected only | Provide supplemental financial support |
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 Hennepin, Illinois?
Walter Durley Boyle Charitable Trust C/O Heartland Bank & Trust Company, William I & Helen H Tyler Scholarship Tr Ust Fund UW of William I, Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust reported grants to Hennepin 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 Hennepin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.