Foundations that fund organizations in Mount Carroll, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mount Carroll nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $78K to Mount Carroll organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mount Carroll around $31K. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mount Carroll
- $78K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $31K
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mount Carroll organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| His Will Foundation | Justin, TX | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | General |
| Dillon Foundation | Sterling, IL | 1 | $31K | $31K | Yes | To support arts, culture, humanities |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| The Virginia Burns Private Charitable Foundation | Morrison, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Promote the arts |
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 Mount Carroll, Illinois?
His Will Foundation, Dillon Foundation, Kunes Family Foundation, The Virginia Burns Private Charitable Foundation reported grants to Mount Carroll 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 Mount Carroll. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.