Foundations that fund organizations in Pontiac, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pontiac nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $1.5M to Pontiac organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
41 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pontiac around $5,750. 6 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pontiac
- $1.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 41
- Typical median grant
- $5,750
- Based in IL
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pontiac organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust | Pontiac, IL | 14 | $919K | $48K | Yes | Program Support; Transportation Program Support; Ambulance Substation Support |
| Blanche L Finley Trust Under Will | Terre Haute, IN | 2 | $311K | $155K | Preselected only | Religion |
| Robert J & Helen F Johnston Trust | Terre Haute, IN | 1 | $89K | $89K | Preselected only | General |
| J Paul Yost Trust | Pontiac, IL | 6 | $43K | $6,000 | Yes | Community Improvement; Education |
| Floyd a & Alta I Byrne Trust | Pontiac, IL | 6 | $41K | $5,750 | Yes | Support for Threshermens Parade; Program Support - Rockin on the River; First Nite Celebration Support |
| Arvetta M Lewis Trust | Terre Haute, IN | 4 | $24K | $5,882 | Preselected only | General; General purpose |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Other |
| Brandt Foundation Inc | Springfield, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Donation to support healthy lifestyle |
| Reardon Family Foundation | Bonita Springs, FL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Support of charitable purpose |
| Jx Gives Back Family Foundation Inc C/O Mark Muskevitsch | Hartland, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| John L Berberich Charitable Trust | Pontiac, IL | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Jon Denzer Bear Hug Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Path to good - mti |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc | Watseka, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Support programs |
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 Pontiac, Illinois?
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust, Blanche L Finley Trust Under Will, Robert J & Helen F Johnston Trust, J Paul Yost Trust, Floyd a & Alta I Byrne Trust and 9 others reported grants to Pontiac 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 Pontiac. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.