Foundations that fund organizations in Peoria Heights, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Peoria Heights nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $20K to Peoria Heights organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Peoria Heights around $500. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Peoria Heights
- $20K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in IL
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Peoria Heights organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation | Edwards, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Mental health counseling fund |
| The Woods Foundation | Lincoln, IL | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | Classroom programs in logan county |
| Mary's Foundation | Tremont, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Howard Family Foundation Inc | Punta Gorda, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support operations |
| Vern and Loma Wegerer Family Charitable Foundation | Moline, IL | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | General Charitable Purpose |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities |
| Ransburg Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General purposes of the organization |
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 Peoria Heights, Illinois?
Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation, The Woods Foundation, Mary's Foundation, Howard Family Foundation Inc, Vern and Loma Wegerer Family Charitable Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Peoria Heights 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 Peoria Heights. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.