Foundations that fund organizations in Nauvoo, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nauvoo nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $46K to Nauvoo organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nauvoo around $100. 0 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Nauvoo
- $46K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $100
- Based in IL
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nauvoo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable F C/O Wade Ferguson Trustee | Rexburg, ID | 5 | $46K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc | Stevens Point, WI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donations - matching gift |
| W Gerard & Colleen a Huiskamp Foundation | Davenport, IA | 1 | $35 | $35 | Yes | Support of local historical activiti |
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 Nauvoo, Illinois?
Roger & Sybil Ferguson Charitable F C/O Wade Ferguson Trustee, Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc, W Gerard & Colleen a Huiskamp Foundation reported grants to Nauvoo 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 Nauvoo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.