Foundations that fund organizations in Lerna, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lerna nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $94K to Lerna organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lerna around $3,000. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lerna
- $94K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lerna organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lumpkin Family Foundation C/O Adrienne N Cole | Mattoon, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Charleston Area Charitable Foundation | Charleston, IL | 1 | $36K | $36K | Yes | Fall/summer program |
| Anna B Welch Memorial Trust FIRST Mid Wealth Management Trustee | Mattoon, IL | 2 | $4,680 | $2,340 | Yes | To further higher education |
| Howell-Adams Family Foundation C/O Charles a Adams | Mattoon, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Aldrich-Green Scholarship Foundation | Toledo, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Higher education |
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 Lerna, Illinois?
The Lumpkin Family Foundation C/O Adrienne N Cole, Charleston Area Charitable Foundation, Anna B Welch Memorial Trust FIRST Mid Wealth Management Trustee, Howell-Adams Family Foundation C/O Charles a Adams, The Aldrich-Green Scholarship Foundation reported grants to Lerna 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 Lerna. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.