Foundations that fund organizations in Richmond, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Richmond nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $525K to Richmond organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Richmond around $5,000. 17 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Richmond
- $525K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Richmond organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs Charitable Trust Jenny B Stoddard Trustee | Mount Carroll, IL | 2 | $335K | $168K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Full Circle Foundation | Richmond, IL | 3 | $66K | $20K | Yes | Equipment for the fire dept; To protect natural resources and enhance outdoor experiences; Equipment for fire department |
| Foglia Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $58K | $58K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Lee Family Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Woodland Foundation | Cary, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted Charitable Gift |
| The Selfreliance Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | General Expenses |
| The Gerhard & Patricia Weiler Family Foundation | Harvard, IL | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Chmiel Charitable Fund Nfp | Woodstock, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Enriched mind, body, and spirit |
| Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable Trust | Dundee, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Steiner Kerman Education Foundation | Elk Grove Village, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support mission |
| Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation | Antioch, IL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Food for poor |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee helping hands |
| Aptargroup Charitable Foundation | Crystal Lake, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | 043 Youth Rec & Soc Services |
| Andresen Family Charitable Trust C/O Gregory G Andresen | Mokena, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Therapeutic horse riding for kids |
| Posen Family Foundation | Elmhurst, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Organization's charitable purposes |
| Robert G Shaw Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Richmond, Illinois?
Willow Springs Charitable Trust Jenny B Stoddard Trustee, Full Circle Foundation, Foglia Family Foundation, Lee Family Foundation, Woodland Foundation and 12 others reported grants to Richmond 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 Richmond. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.