Foundations that fund organizations in Oregon, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oregon nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $199K to Oregon organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oregon around $3,000. 9 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oregon
- $199K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in IL
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oregon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laird C and Jeanne B Cleaver Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | 2 | $72K | $36K | Preselected only | Religious Activities; Cemetary maintenance and support |
| The Etnyre Foundation | Oregon, IL | 8 | $51K | $4,480 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Eisenbrandt Family Foundation | Joliet, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General Donation - Church |
| Acharles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation | Oregon, IL | 3 | $23K | $6,800 | Preselected only | Provides care to the terminally illand their families; Support of school services; Provides Emergencyfood for people |
| Midland States Bank Foundation C/O Midland States Bank Trust Dept | Rockford, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Provide funds for operations. |
| Blazer Foundation | Rockford, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Chariable |
| Lighthouse Umc Trust | Rockford, IL | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Solid Rock Family Foundation | Plymouth, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Programming |
| Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Xxxxx2008 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General |
| William E Eickman Scholarship Trust % Stillman Banccorp Na Trustee | Rockford, IL | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Preselected only | Scholarship distribution |
| Rm Liu Family Foundation | Gardena, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt pur… |
| The Covia Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Glore Fund | West Boxford, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| William & Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation Nfp | Dixon, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Operating contribution |
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 Oregon, Illinois?
Laird C and Jeanne B Cleaver Foundation, The Etnyre Foundation, Eisenbrandt Family Foundation, Acharles and Lillemor Lawrence Foundation, Midland States Bank Foundation C/O Midland States Bank Trust Dept and 11 others reported grants to Oregon 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 Oregon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.