Foundations that fund organizations in McLean, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for McLean nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $576K to McLean organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to McLean around $1,500. 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 McLean
- $576K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to McLean organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Stubblefield Tuw | Normal, IL | 2 | $565K | $282K | Preselected only | Support of charitable purpose |
| Paul a Funk Foundation C/O Striegel Knobloch & Co LLC | Bloomington, IL | 4 | $6,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Rescue squad; General; Food pantry |
| The Meyer Charitable Foundation | Champaign, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
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 McLean, Illinois?
Thaddeus Stubblefield Tuw, Paul a Funk Foundation C/O Striegel Knobloch & Co LLC, The Meyer Charitable Foundation, The Pfizer Foundation Inc, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to McLean 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 McLean. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.