Foundations that fund organizations in Sheldon, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sheldon nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $64K to Sheldon organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sheldon around $4,500. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sheldon
- $64K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sheldon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable | Milford, IL | 2 | $29K | $14K | Yes | Support mentally disabled; Support education |
| Wheeler Foundation | Rankin, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Vehicle for special education |
| Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group | North Manchester, IN | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Yes | Produce from local growers; Roof repairs |
| Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte | Watseka, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Food for families |
| Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 | Hamilton, OH | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Support of a 501(c)3 |
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 Sheldon, Illinois?
Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable, Wheeler Foundation, Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group, Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte, Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 reported grants to Sheldon 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 Sheldon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.