Foundations that fund organizations in Petersburg, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Petersburg nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $106K to Petersburg organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Petersburg around $7,500. 6 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Petersburg
- $106K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Petersburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Allen and Ellen M Blessman Family Foundation | New Holland, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Educational Grants |
| Menard County United Fund Inc | Tallula, IL | 7 | $17K | $2,000 | Yes | General operating expenses.; General operating expenses |
| American Tower Corporation Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrevocable Charitable Trust | Springfield, IL | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Contribution to promote animal welfare. |
| Martha Lucille Raffety Scholarship Trust | Ashland, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | 2025 Annual Donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building |
| Niemann Foods Foundation | Quincy, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Frances C Sampson Testamentary Trust | Petersburg, IL | 1 | $824 | $824 | Yes | Ipad and accessories for special needs students |
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 Petersburg, Illinois?
The Allen and Ellen M Blessman Family Foundation, Menard County United Fund Inc, American Tower Corporation Foundation Inc, Sally Lorraine Sedlak Vaughan Irrevocable Charitable Trust, Martha Lucille Raffety Scholarship Trust and 3 others reported grants to Petersburg 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 Petersburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.