Foundations that fund organizations in Sherman, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sherman nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $99K to Sherman organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sherman around $4,500. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sherman
- $99K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sherman organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Retirement Inc | Sherman, IL | 1 | $73K | $73K | Preselected only | Employee benefits |
| God's Out Reach of Sherman Inc | Sherman, IL | 3 | $14K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Contribution; Profit sharing |
| Leo Fontana Family Foundation | Antioch, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support |
| James Orlandini Foundation | Springfield, IL | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Shoes and socks for students in need |
| Mitsubishi Motors USA Foundation | Franklin, TN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Payment to an organization that provides resources to assis… |
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 Sherman, Illinois?
Villa Retirement Inc, God's Out Reach of Sherman Inc, Leo Fontana Family Foundation, James Orlandini Foundation, Mitsubishi Motors USA Foundation reported grants to Sherman 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 Sherman. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.