Foundations that fund organizations in Princeton, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Princeton nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $777K to Princeton organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Princeton around $5,000. 16 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Princeton
- $777K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 64%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Princeton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo Foundation | Geneseo, IL | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | Charitable contributions |
| Fjarli Foundation | Medford, OR | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Food support |
| Bureau County Historical Society | Princeton, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Charitable supporting organization |
| Princeton Public Schools Foundation Attn John Standley | Princeton, IL | 2 | $84K | $42K | Preselected only | Special program and classroom enhancement |
| Sterner Raymond Ochr | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $47K | $47K | Preselected only | Funds to be used for org's |
| Alfred H Shoemake Community Foundation C/O Midland Wealth Management | Dixon, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Grant for replacement of equipment |
| Versacare Inc | Loma Linda, CA | 1 | $39K | $39K | Yes | Charitable |
| Anne M Baker Charities Inc | Peru, IL | 4 | $30K | $5,000 | Yes | Community theat; Disabled emplo; Community recr |
| Princeton Park District Foundation | Princeton, IL | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Dog park construction |
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation | Galesburg, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Provide services to adults with intellectual and/or develop… |
| Hunzeker Family Foundation | Peoria, IL | 2 | $14K | $7,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Midland States Bank Foundation C/O Midland States Bank Trust Dept | Rockford, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Provide funds for operations |
| The Etnyre Foundation | Oregon, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Green River Community Fund Inc | Dixon, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Funds were used to assist education |
| Ruth E Patterson Lang Benevolent Trust Co Hometown National Bank | Lasalle, IL | 1 | $4,245 | $4,245 | Yes | School Grant |
| You Are My Neighbor Foundation | Anthem, AZ | 1 | $3,306 | $3,306 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Damien Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $2,729 | $2,729 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $2,700 | $500 | Preselected only | Animal-related; Human services - multipurpose and other; Mental health, crisis intervention |
| Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $2,668 | $2,668 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Delyte K Zearing and Robert I Zearing Trust - University of Illinois | Princeton, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | College scholarhsip |
| Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | East Dubuque, IL | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program |
| The Covia Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Donation in honor of SHJA judge |
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 Princeton, Illinois?
Geneseo Foundation, Fjarli Foundation, Bureau County Historical Society, Princeton Public Schools Foundation Attn John Standley, Sterner Raymond Ochr and 20 others reported grants to Princeton 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 Princeton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.