Foundations that fund organizations in Mount Zion, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mount Zion nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $331K to Mount Zion organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mount Zion around $15K. 3 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 Zion
- $331K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mount Zion organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Foundation | Otsego, MI | 2 | $300K | $150K | Preselected only | Grant is for recipients science lab addition; Grant is for recipeints general fund |
| John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | Decatur, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| The Providence Foundation | Humboldt, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Medical needs |
| Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr D/B/A Staley Family Foundation | Springfield, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support |
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 Zion, Illinois?
Andreas Foundation, John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee, The Providence Foundation, Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Tr D/B/A Staley Family Foundation reported grants to Mount Zion 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 Zion. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.