Foundations that fund organizations in Murphysboro, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Murphysboro nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $268K to Murphysboro organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Murphysboro around $9,000. 1 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Murphysboro
- $268K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in IL
- 14%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Murphysboro organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smysor Elizabeth Charitable 8455000017 | St Louis, MO | 8 | $179K | $23K | Yes | Food pantry supplies; Soccer supplies, field maintenance & building mortgage supp…; Museum activities & building improvements. |
| Humbert Rogers Charitable Trust | Birmingham, AL | 4 | $42K | $9,000 | Preselected only | General operating; Scholarships |
| Mark Rushing and Susan Rushing Preserve the Paws Foundation | Marion, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To further exempt purpose |
| Tuw John P Huber Charitable Tr | Dallas, TX | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | Grant |
| The Hiller Family Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Rescue |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,170 | $1,170 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $300 | $150 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other; Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
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 Murphysboro, Illinois?
Smysor Elizabeth Charitable 8455000017, Humbert Rogers Charitable Trust, Mark Rushing and Susan Rushing Preserve the Paws Foundation, Tuw John P Huber Charitable Tr, The Hiller Family Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.