Foundations that fund organizations in Mendota, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mendota nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $8,585 to Mendota organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mendota around $617. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mendota
- $8,585
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $617
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mendota organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Fedorow Perpetual Charitable Trust | Ottawa, IL | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | Pre- and Post-birth assistanceto parents |
| Csl Foundation | Mendota, IL | 2 | $1,235 | $617 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Covia Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Edmund B Thornton Foundation | Ottawa, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Operating costs |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $350 | $350 | Preselected only | Youth development |
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 Mendota, Illinois?
Bradley Fedorow Perpetual Charitable Trust, Csl Foundation, The Covia Foundation, Edmund B Thornton Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Mendota 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 Mendota. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.