Foundations that fund organizations in Jacksonville, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jacksonville nonprofits
45 private foundations gave $2.7M to Jacksonville organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 45 that say either way accept applications.
98 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jacksonville around $8,597. 16 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 45
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 45 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jacksonville
- $2.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 98
- Typical median grant
- $8,597
- Based in IL
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jacksonville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha a Routt Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $888K | $888K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation C/O Dale and Deborah Smith | Springfield, IL | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | Faculty collaboration endowed fund |
| Hobart W Williams | Dallas, TX | 1 | $147K | $147K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Jacksonville Public Library Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $113K | $113K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Association of the Open Mind and Spirit Inc | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To further recipient's charitable purpose. |
| Robert a P Holderby Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Delta Foundation | Glenview, IL | 5 | $89K | $9,000 | Preselected only | General; general |
| Mildred J Dinwiddie Trust | Eagan, MN | 2 | $83K | $42K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Emma L Hembrough Charitable Tr | Eagan, MN | 3 | $78K | $26K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Maurice C Funk Second Amendment Trust Agreement | Alton, IL | 1 | $76K | $76K | Preselected only | Foundation grant |
| Jacksonville Children's Foundation | Jacksonville, IL | 27 | $70K | — | Preselected only | Support extra-curricular activities for children; Support Childrens Education; Support extra-curricular activities of children |
| Mildred J Dinwiddie Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $66K | $66K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Bound to Stay Bound Books Foundation | Jacksonville, IL | 18 | $59K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable Donation; Concert Series Donation; Teacher Appreciation Event Donation |
| The Selma J Hartke Community Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Monticello College Foundation | Godfrey, IL | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Scholarships for women |
| P&f Mc Courtney Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Frances W Corrington Tr | Eagan, MN | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Woods Foundation | Lincoln, IL | 1 | $22K | $22K | Yes | College scholarships |
| Elizabeth R Shekelton Trust | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Jane H Wilson Char Tr Fbo Gumc | Eagan, MN | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Jane H Wilson Tr Fbo Passavant Memorial | Eagan, MN | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Tua T M & M H Bandy Charitable | Dallas, TX | 2 | $17K | $8,597 | Preselected only | Cemetery maintenance; Unrestricted general |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | 13000 |
| Ike Nizam Foundation Inc % Laurie Feller | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | To promote and support function as public charities and/or… |
| Ladies Education Society | Jacksonville, IL | 1 | $9,996 | $9,996 | Yes | Scholarship for Justine Agsalda, Marilyn Dichsen, and Emily… |
| Edith Masters Testamentary Trust | Petersburg, IL | 1 | $7,100 | $7,100 | Yes | Fbo kamille rhoades & zachary laird |
| Leland T Capps Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $6,174 | $6,174 | Preselected only | General operating |
| R D Cundiff Scholarship Trust Dtd 10121 | East Peoria, IL | 1 | $4,350 | $4,350 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| T Kendall Hunt Family Foundation Inc | Oak Park, IL | 2 | $4,300 | $2,150 | Preselected only | Educational and charitable purposes |
| Rheuby C Woodrow Test Scholarship Trust | New London, MO | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Donald J Lindley Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Miller Scholarship Trust Xxxxx6003 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,638 | $2,638 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Rudolph Joseph Foundation | Rockville Centre, NY | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Mary Ellen Carson Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,697 | $1,697 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| John R Lucash Scholarship Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,580 | $1,580 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of Il Charitable Trust | Monticello, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Ar Hughes Family Fund for Religio Charitable Scientific Literary Et | Woodstock, GA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation | Taylorville, IL | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General operating purposes |
| The Gene Roman Family Foundation | Mokena, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | As determined bybeneficiary of grant |
| The Judith B Phelan and Richard S Phelan Family Foundation Inc | Germantown, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Hazel Dell Foundation Inc | Westport, CT | 1 | — | Yes | Intervention for crisis and resources. | |
| Swaddling Clothes Inc Nfp | Ballwin, MO | 1 | — | Preselected only | to be used to buy diapers wipes formula cribs and car seats… |
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 Jacksonville, Illinois?
Martha a Routt Trust, Dale and Deborah Smith Foundation C/O Dale and Deborah Smith, Hobart W Williams, Jacksonville Public Library Trust, Association of the Open Mind and Spirit Inc and 40 others reported grants to Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.