Foundations that fund organizations in Newton, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newton nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $297K to Newton organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newton around $10K. 7 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newton
- $297K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IL
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust Peoples State Bank | Newton, IL | 2 | $159K | $80K | Preselected only | Religious; Provide scholarships for students |
| Mary Heath Foundation | Oblong, IL | 4 | $47K | $14K | Yes | Video laryngoscope kits; Flock brand license plate readers; Kenwood portable radios |
| Orell Farley Foundation %melisa Griffith Trust Officer Psb | Newton, IL | 6 | $32K | $2,600 | Yes | Books, instruments, leadership; Education materials; Dugout roofs, bleachers, restrooms |
| Maxine E Spitler Foundation % Rita M Kocher | Newton, IL | 8 | $19K | $2,295 | Yes | Read program books; Asus chromebooks; Drinking fountain/bottle filler |
| Ketenbrink Animal Foundation | Decatur, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Orell Farley Newton Public Library Trust | Newton, IL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Updating technology and furniture ad |
| Tuscaloosa Fellowship Ministries Inc | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Printing of religous books to be donated to individuals and… |
| Robinson Il Elks Crippled Children Commission Irrevocable Charitable Tr | Robinson, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Newton, Illinois?
Lenore Higgins Charitable Trust Peoples State Bank, Mary Heath Foundation, Orell Farley Foundation %melisa Griffith Trust Officer Psb, Maxine E Spitler Foundation % Rita M Kocher, Ketenbrink Animal Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Newton 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 Newton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.