Foundations that fund organizations in Shirley, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shirley nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $12K to Shirley organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shirley around $4,000. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shirley
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in IL
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shirley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Vaughan Douglass Trust | Clayton, MO | 1 | $7,554 | $7,554 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Paul a Funk Foundation C/O Striegel Knobloch & Co LLC | Bloomington, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Rescue squad |
| Thaddeus Stubblefield Tuw | Normal, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Support of charitable purpose |
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 Shirley, Illinois?
O Vaughan Douglass Trust, Paul a Funk Foundation C/O Striegel Knobloch & Co LLC, Thaddeus Stubblefield Tuw reported grants to Shirley 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 Shirley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.