Foundations that fund organizations in Nashville, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nashville nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $4,821 to Nashville organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nashville around $1,821. 1 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Nashville
- $4,821
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,821
- Based in IL
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nashville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lazard Charitable Foundation C/O Lazard Freres & Co LLC | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Hal Hempen Foundation | Bartelso, IL | 1 | $1,821 | $1,821 | Yes | Hunt activity for individual with special needs |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes 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 Nashville, Illinois?
The Lazard Charitable Foundation C/O Lazard Freres & Co LLC, Hal Hempen Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Nashville 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 Nashville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.