Foundations that fund organizations in Merrionette Park, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Merrionette Park nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $535K to Merrionette Park organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Merrionette Park around $25K. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Merrionette Park
- $535K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in IL
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Merrionette Park organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | 2 | $500K | $250K | Preselected only | To support readi chicago, a program that provides transitio…; To support communities partnering 4 peace, a multi-agency a… |
| Abbie Norman Prince Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Communities partnering for peace |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | 1 | $9,577 | $9,577 | Yes | In-kind donation of clothing and home goods |
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 Merrionette Park, Illinois?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc, Abbie Norman Prince Trust, Enchanted Backpack reported grants to Merrionette Park 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 Merrionette Park. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.