Foundations that fund organizations in Palantine, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Palantine nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $206K to Palantine organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Palantine around $4,700. 1 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Palantine
- $206K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $4,700
- Based in IL
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Palantine organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canning Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | To further program services |
| The Blue Gator Foundation Inc | St Louis, MO | 1 | $4,700 | $4,700 | Preselected only | Operating fund |
| Robert and Michelle Diener Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Religious |
| The Kraus Family Foundation Co Emanuel V Dinatale | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General operations |
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 Palantine, Illinois?
The Canning Foundation, The Blue Gator Foundation Inc, Robert and Michelle Diener Foundation, The Kraus Family Foundation Co Emanuel V Dinatale reported grants to Palantine 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 Palantine. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.