Foundations that fund organizations in Newark, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newark nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $126K to Newark organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newark around $2,000. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newark
- $126K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in IL
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newark organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Soderquist Family Foundation | Oak Park, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Charitable - youth camping |
| King Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust | Oak Brook, IL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Funding of Christian evangelistic ministry |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Human services |
| The Cornerstone Center Foundation | West Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Religious |
| James E Elliot Charitable Trust | Glen Ellyn, IL | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Religious |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $850 | $850 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The Covia Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $600 | $600 | Yes | General operating support |
| The Snow Family Foundation | Marathon, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
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 Newark, Illinois?
The Soderquist Family Foundation, King Foundation Inc, Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust, The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation, The Cornerstone Center Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Newark 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 Newark. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.