Foundations that fund organizations in Palestine, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Palestine nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $179K to Palestine organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Palestine around $5,880. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Palestine
- $179K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $5,880
- Based in IL
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Palestine organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo a Herning Foundation | Downers Grove, IL | 6 | $93K | $10K | Yes | Historic Opera House restoration; School art projects; Gymnasium shot clocks |
| Mary Heath Foundation | Oblong, IL | 6 | $49K | $5,880 | Yes | Firefighting hose equipment upgrades; Printer and laptop; Handicap accessible ramp |
| The Lorena a Weger White & J Donald White Charitable Foundation Trust | Robinson, IL | 2 | $18K | $8,900 | Yes | public recreation |
| Silas & Ruth Claypool Foundation | Robinson, IL | 3 | $15K | $2,500 | Yes | Purchase new commercial diswasher; Replace awnings along main street; Implementation of zero eyes |
| Robinson Il Elks Crippled Children Commission Irrevocable Charitable Tr | Robinson, IL | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Yes | Donation |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating 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 Palestine, Illinois?
Leo a Herning Foundation, Mary Heath Foundation, The Lorena a Weger White & J Donald White Charitable Foundation Trust, Silas & Ruth Claypool Foundation, Robinson Il Elks Crippled Children Commission Irrevocable Charitable Tr and 1 others reported grants to Palestine 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 Palestine. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.