Foundations that fund organizations in Mount Pulaski, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mount Pulaski nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $148K to Mount Pulaski organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mount Pulaski around $28K. 4 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 Pulaski
- $148K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $28K
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mount Pulaski organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry L Vonderlieth Endowment Fund | Normal, IL | 1 | $74K | $74K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust | Mount Pulaski, IL | 12 | $44K | $2,500 | Yes | Unrestricted; Summer reading & after school programs; Unrestricted & museum ceiling repair |
| Jane L Vonderlieth Tr Fbo Liv Center | Normal, IL | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Longview Foundation | Newman, IL | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Pulaski, Illinois?
Henry L Vonderlieth Endowment Fund, Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust, Jane L Vonderlieth Tr Fbo Liv Center, The Longview Foundation reported grants to Mount Pulaski 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 Pulaski. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.