Foundations that fund organizations in Lacon, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lacon nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $86K to Lacon organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lacon around $3,000. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lacon
- $86K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IL
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lacon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann O'Donnell Trumbull Perpetual Charitable Trust | Peoria, IL | 3 | $70K | $25K | Yes | Donation |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $4,720 | $4,720 | Preselected only | 4720 |
| Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $3,907 | $3,907 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Hedden Charitable Trust | Pekin, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Missionary |
| The Damien Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Path to good - mti |
| Coulter Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
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 Lacon, Illinois?
Ann O'Donnell Trumbull Perpetual Charitable Trust, Shell USA Company Foundation, Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation, Hedden Charitable Trust, The Damien Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Lacon 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 Lacon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.