Foundations that fund organizations in Macon, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Macon nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $89K to Macon organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Macon around $6,507. 6 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Macon
- $89K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $6,507
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Macon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude a Barnett Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | General support |
| Frank H Watson Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Paul G Rollinson Tuw-#2 | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,931 | $7,931 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Sarah E Wallace Trust FIRST Mid Wealth Management Trustee | Mattoon, IL | 1 | $6,507 | $6,507 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| William M Miller Tw | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,174 | $5,174 | Yes | Program support |
| Arthur Chapter #427 Order of Eastern Star of Il Charitable Trust | Monticello, IL | 1 | $5,070 | $5,070 | Yes | General Support |
| C Lydia Frederick | Po Box Chica, IL | 1 | $4,660 | $4,660 | Preselected only | General support |
| Dolores E Graves Foundation Xxxxx1002 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4,244 | $4,244 | Preselected only | 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 Macon, Illinois?
Gertrude a Barnett Foundation, Frank H Watson Trust, Paul G Rollinson Tuw-#2, Sarah E Wallace Trust FIRST Mid Wealth Management Trustee, William M Miller Tw and 3 others reported grants to Macon 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 Macon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.