Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $37K to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $37K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Wide Technology Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $26K | $13K | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient organization |
| The Moran Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Religious/educational |
| Emanuel Family Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $350 | $350 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Madison, Illinois?
World Wide Technology Foundation, The Moran Foundation, Emanuel Family Foundation, Baxter International Foundation reported grants to Madison 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 Madison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.