Foundations that fund organizations in Rochelle, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rochelle nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $41K to Rochelle organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rochelle around $2,250. 5 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rochelle
- $41K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,250
- Based in IL
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rochelle organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation | Galesburg, IL | 2 | $20K | $10K | Preselected only | Provide activities and program that promote physical, menta…; Christian homeless shelter that strives to help those in ne… |
| Aldridge Gives Foundation | Libertyville, IL | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play to devel… |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust | Austin, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Mdp Family Foundation | West Chicago, IL | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Preselected only | Gift |
| William E Eickman Scholarship Trust % Stillman Banccorp Na Trustee | Rockford, IL | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Preselected only | Scholarship distribution |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Jill Wondries Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Educational purpose |
| The Gene Roman Family Foundation | Mokena, IL | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | As determined bybeneficiary of grant |
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 Rochelle, Illinois?
Donald E Fike Family Foundation, Aldridge Gives Foundation, Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust, Mdp Family Foundation, William E Eickman Scholarship Trust % Stillman Banccorp Na Trustee and 3 others reported grants to Rochelle 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 Rochelle. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.