Foundations that fund organizations in Orion, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Orion nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $170K to Orion organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Orion around $13K. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Orion
- $170K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Orion organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyman R Coulter Trust | Chicago, IL | 9 | $94K | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable support; Facade improvement; Weekend meals program |
| Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation | Moline, IL | 3 | $33K | $13K | Yes | Charitable Support |
| Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation C/O Baldwin Family Office | West Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Churchill Family Charitable Foundation | Moline, IL | 2 | $14K | $6,750 | Yes | For Program Support |
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 Orion, Illinois?
Wyman R Coulter Trust, Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation, Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation C/O Baldwin Family Office, Churchill Family Charitable Foundation reported grants to Orion 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 Orion. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.