Foundations that fund organizations in Marion, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Marion nonprofits
34 private foundations gave $2.2M to Marion organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 34 that say either way accept applications.
61 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Marion around $4,500. 15 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 34
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 34 that state a policy
- Dollars to Marion
- $2.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 61
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in IL
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Marion organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasan Vimonluk Chariya Foundation Inc | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $752K | $752K | Preselected only | Public support |
| Fred G Harrison Foundation | Herrin, IL | 6 | $565K | $101K | Yes | Animal control facility roof extensions; Building for wheelchairs; Patrol boat |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | Chicago, IL | 2 | $448K | $224K | Yes | Project - funding for a specific project or program |
| Allan L & Wanda a McCabe Family Foundation Nfp | Creal Springs, IL | 9 | $232K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable; Educational furtherment |
| Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser Singletary Foundation Inc | Thomasville, GA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Well program |
| Donald E & Mary Alice Welge Charitable Trust Uad 10-30-1984 | Chester, IL | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | To use for exempt purposes, without restriction. |
| Logan Starfish Charitable Foundation | Marion, IL | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Water wells in africa |
| Sweetwater Family Foundation | Loveland, CO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Provide fresh water wells in malawi, tanzania and kenya |
| Martin Family Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Soderstrom Family Charitable Trust | Morton, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Jose M Garcia Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Rc Balfour III & Virginia F Balfour Foundation Trust | Thomasville, GA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General charitable prupose |
| Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation | Chester, IL | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Tony Galines Foundation | Herrin, IL | 2 | $6,549 | $3,274 | Yes | General support |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Replace broken wheelchairs for veterans attending the honor… |
| Broemmel Foundation | Marion, IL | 6 | $5,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable activities |
| Donald L Barnes Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | 5 | $5,050 | $500 | Preselected only | General support for scout bsa troop 7021 youth development…; To support school athletics program; Support the elementary school program |
| Thompson Family Foundation C/O Dugan & Lopatka Cpa's Pc | Warrenville, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Tuw John P Huber Charitable Tr | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| The Growmark Foundation | Bloomington, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | For support of agricultural activities |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | 4500 |
| Watermark Auto Group Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $4,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable Event; Read SI |
| Impact Foundation | Cambridge, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General donation |
| Better Place Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Health and community support |
| Charles Taveggia - Mary Antonini Foundation | Herrin, IL | 1 | $2,652 | $2,652 | Yes | Charitable |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
| Bk Bryant Foundation | Columbia, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support for General Operations |
| Rita B Keefe Charitable Foundation Inc | Belleville, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Illinois Police Association Sherwood Charities | Elmwood Park, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Program support |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Wallace & Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation | Frankenmuth, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General Unrestricted |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Health - general and rehabilitative |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $103 | $103 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Leonard H & Cynthia E Beck Foundation | Lexington, NC | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Current Budget |
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 Marion, Illinois?
Prasan Vimonluk Chariya Foundation Inc, Fred G Harrison Foundation, Field Foundation of Illinois, Allan L & Wanda a McCabe Family Foundation Nfp, Lewis Hall and Mildred Sasser Singletary Foundation Inc and 29 others reported grants to Marion 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 Marion. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.