Foundations that fund organizations in Onarga, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Onarga nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $28K to Onarga organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Onarga around $2,000. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Onarga
- $28K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in IL
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Onarga organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keppy Charitable Foundation Wilbert J & Carol a | Geneseo, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Scholarship program |
| Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte | Watseka, IL | 3 | $6,319 | $2,000 | Yes | Museum quality archival boxes; Summer reading program; Sunshade for picnic tables |
| Arvetta M Lewis Trust | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $5,882 | $5,882 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 | Hamilton, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support of a 501(c)3 |
| The Longview Foundation | Newman, IL | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Miner Charitable Foundation Inc | Watseka, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | 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 Onarga, Illinois?
Keppy Charitable Foundation Wilbert J & Carol a, Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte, Arvetta M Lewis Trust, Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096, The Longview Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Onarga 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 Onarga. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.