Foundations that fund organizations in Polo, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Polo nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $52K to Polo organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Polo around $965. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Polo
- $52K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $965
- Based in IL
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Polo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust C/O FIRST State Bank Shannon Polo Tt | Shannon, IL | 2 | $41K | $21K | Preselected only | General fund |
| William & Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation Nfp | Dixon, IL | 5 | $8,668 | $965 | Yes | Operating contribution |
| Grey Rocks Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Theberath Christian Camping for Kids Foundation Inc | Edgerton, WI | 1 | $721 | $721 | Preselected only | Summer Christian Youth CampUnrestricted charitable |
| Casler Foundation | Ham Lake, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Educational |
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 Polo, Illinois?
Blanche M Jones Charitable Trust C/O FIRST State Bank Shannon Polo Tt, William & Beverly Burkardt Family Foundation Nfp, Grey Rocks Foundation Inc, Theberath Christian Camping for Kids Foundation Inc, Casler Foundation reported grants to Polo 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 Polo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.