Foundations that fund organizations in Pittsfield, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pittsfield nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $341K to Pittsfield organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pittsfield around $3,854. 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 Pittsfield
- $341K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $3,854
- Based in IL
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pittsfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin W Richter Charitable Trust | Quincy, IL | 6 | $223K | $3,854 | Preselected only | Charitable - operating; Educational- operating; Charitiable - operating |
| Harold and Leta Shaw Charitable Trust F/B/O Senior Citizens | Pittsfield, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Senior citizens |
| Richard L Gray Perpetual Charitable Trust | Pittsfield, IL | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | Animal welfare |
| Henry & William Strauss Endowment | Dallas, TX | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund Inc | Pittsfield, IL | 3 | $11K | $2,000 | Yes | Education; Grant |
| Laurence E Hubbard & Ruth J Hubbard Scholarship & Charitable Trust | Springfield, IL | 2 | $1,200 | $600 | Preselected only | Annual bequest |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $375 | $125 | Preselected only | Animal-related; Environmental quality, protection and beautification |
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 Pittsfield, Illinois?
Marvin W Richter Charitable Trust, Harold and Leta Shaw Charitable Trust F/B/O Senior Citizens, Richard L Gray Perpetual Charitable Trust, Henry & William Strauss Endowment, Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund Inc and 2 others reported grants to Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.