Foundations that fund organizations in Paris, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Paris nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $960K to Paris organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
31 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Paris around $5,000. 11 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 Paris
- $960K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 31
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Paris organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Foundation | Rankin, IL | 1 | $312K | $312K | Yes | Vehicles for speical education |
| Yargus Family Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Public policy |
| Betty Coughlin Charitable Trust | Paris, IL | 4 | $143K | $36K | Yes | General; Public parks in paris, il; 4-h related projects in edgar county |
| Joseph E and Dorothy Archer Scholarship Fund | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General |
| Lafern Blackman Trust Prospect Bank | Paris, IL | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General support |
| Ettoile Davis Trust Prospect Bank | Paris, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| English Fenton Charitable Trust Xxxxx0001 | Chicago, IL | 3 | $9,286 | $2,653 | Preselected only | General |
| The Longview Foundation | Newman, IL | 7 | $8,550 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Paxson Link Charitable Trust Prospect Bank | Paris, IL | 2 | $7,800 | $3,900 | Preselected only | General support |
| The George F and Marion D Johnson Charitable Trust | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operating support |
| Cliff Crose Testamentary Trust | Paris, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Children's programs |
| The Joe & Nila White Hasler Foundat | Paris, IL | 4 | $4,495 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $2,612 | $2,612 | Yes | 2 radio replacements |
| Margarette Drake Trust | Paris, IL | 1 | $1,489 | $1,489 | Preselected only | General support |
| Mark Savoree Family Foundation Inc | Paris, IL | 1 | $412 | $412 | Yes | For assistance to reduce community food insecurity |
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 Paris, Illinois?
Wheeler Foundation, Yargus Family Foundation, Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc, Betty Coughlin Charitable Trust, Joseph E and Dorothy Archer Scholarship Fund and 11 others reported grants to Paris 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 Paris. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.