Foundations that fund organizations in Paxton, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Paxton nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $57K to Paxton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Paxton around $3,015. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Paxton
- $57K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $3,015
- Based in IL
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Paxton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Wylie Burton Charitable Trust | Champaign, IL | 3 | $26K | $8,600 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Spires Family Foundation | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General |
| Arvetta M Lewis Trust | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $5,882 | $5,882 | Preselected only | General |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $3,015 | $3,015 | Yes | Human services |
| The Longview Foundation | Newman, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Merchants Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $635 | $635 | Yes | General support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $450 | $225 | Preselected only | Food, agriculture and nutrition; Educational institutions and related activities |
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 Paxton, Illinois?
Evelyn Wylie Burton Charitable Trust, Spires Family Foundation, Arvetta M Lewis Trust, The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation, The Longview Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Paxton 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 Paxton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.