Foundations that fund organizations in Rochester, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rochester nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $238K to Rochester organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rochester around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rochester
- $238K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in IL
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rochester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation | Galesburg, IL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To help rediscover and focus on what matters most in life b… |
| James Orlandini Foundation | Springfield, IL | 2 | $74K | $37K | Preselected only | For youth therapeutic riding; For the general operating fund |
| Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation | Springfield, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To assist organization in rescuing neglected and abused hor… |
| Libman Family Foundation | Longboat Key, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General funding |
| John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation | Pompano Beach, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| National Life Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Montpelier, VT | 1 | $960 | $960 | Yes | Community support |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Rochester, Illinois?
Donald E Fike Family Foundation, James Orlandini Foundation, Levi Ray & Shoup Foundation, Libman Family Foundation, John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Rochester 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 Rochester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.