Foundations that fund organizations in Litchfield, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Litchfield nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $1.4M to Litchfield organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
65 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Litchfield around $2,984. 7 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Litchfield
- $1.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 65
- Typical median grant
- $2,984
- Based in IL
- 58%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Litchfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Darrell Kilton Foundation | Litchfield, IL | 20 | $1.1M | $27K | Yes | recreation and wellness facility; to convert one surgical suite; Panther Field Press Box repairs,security upgrade magazine p… |
| Elizabeth S Baker Trust Bank & Trust Company Trustee | Litchfield, IL | 19 | $143K | $3,000 | Yes | For use in operations, etc; Donation; To use for upkeep, to carry out programs, etc. |
| Irene Clayton Charitable Fdn Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | St Louis, MO | 2 | $66K | $33K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Zanner Foundation | Oro Valley, AZ | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Preserving Illinois Heritage and the Mother Road's Enduring… |
| The Selma J Hartke Community Foundation | Eagan, MN | 3 | $10K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Arthur F & Margaret P Heath Trust Scholarship | Litchfield, IL | 5 | $6,320 | $1,264 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Kathleen Youell Scholarship Fund | Alton, IL | 6 | $6,127 | $1,021 | Preselected only | Education |
| L&d Mansholt Family Foundation | Litchfield, IL | 5 | $3,050 | $300 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Al Furman Memorial Scholarship Trust | Litchfield, IL | 1 | $2,984 | $2,984 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Trimble Helen Tuw | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,213 | $2,213 | Preselected only | General support |
| Painters District Council 58 Painters Allied Trades for Childrens Hope (patch) | Collinsville, IL | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | Golf sponsorship |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building |
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 Litchfield, Illinois?
W Darrell Kilton Foundation, Elizabeth S Baker Trust Bank & Trust Company Trustee, Irene Clayton Charitable Fdn Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Zanner Foundation, The Selma J Hartke Community Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Litchfield 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 Litchfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.