Foundations that fund organizations in Lexington, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lexington nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $281K to Lexington organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lexington around $7,000. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lexington
- $281K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lexington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freewill Charitable Trust | Greenville Fl, FL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Wordless Walking Stick Program |
| Elsie McHugh Tuw | Bloomington, IL | 1 | $99K | $99K | Preselected only | Support of public library |
| Parker Kemp Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 12 | $46K | $1,750 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Myers Family Foundation | Gridley, IL | 5 | $29K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Fwg Foundation | Rothbury, MI | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
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 Lexington, Illinois?
Freewill Charitable Trust, Elsie McHugh Tuw, Parker Kemp Foundation, Myers Family Foundation, Fwg Foundation reported grants to Lexington 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 Lexington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.