Foundations that fund organizations in Milford, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Milford nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $160K to Milford organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Milford around $2,500. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Milford
- $160K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IL
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Milford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable | Milford, IL | 5 | $97K | $25K | Yes | Support local youth program; Support fire department; Little league support |
| Wheeler Foundation | Rankin, IL | 1 | $52K | $52K | Yes | Vehicle for special education |
| Miner Charitable Foundation Inc | Watseka, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte | Watseka, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Fume hood for kitchen |
| Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 | Hamilton, OH | 1 | $2,087 | $2,087 | Yes | Support of a 501(c)3 |
| Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc | Watseka, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Concrete floor |
| Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group | North Manchester, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Items for day program |
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 Milford, Illinois?
Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable, Wheeler Foundation, Miner Charitable Foundation Inc, Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte, Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 and 2 others reported grants to Milford 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 Milford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.