Foundations that fund organizations in Salem, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Salem nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $63K to Salem 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 Salem around $2,130. 5 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 Salem
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,130
- Based in IL
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Salem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wt Stanford Foundation | Salem, IL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Community support |
| Dorothy Ratermann Charitable | Salem, IL | 2 | $27K | $13K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Hindman Charitable Trust | Centralia, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Ralph and Margaret Mirka Charitable | Salem, IL | 1 | $2,130 | $2,130 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Agent - individual hh |
| Sonnentag American Foundation Inc | Marathon, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Albright Foundation | Edina, MN | 1 | — | Preselected only | scholarship |
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 Salem, Illinois?
Wt Stanford Foundation, Dorothy Ratermann Charitable, Hindman Charitable Trust, Ralph and Margaret Mirka Charitable, The Allstate Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Salem 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 Salem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.