Foundations that fund organizations in Somonauk, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Somonauk nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $59K to Somonauk organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Somonauk around $5,000. 0 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Somonauk
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Somonauk organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Martin Family Char Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 1 | $53K | $53K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Civic |
| John D & Jane Leifheit Charitable Foundation | Evansville, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| John and Wilma Bolden Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Program support |
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 Somonauk, Illinois?
Louis Martin Family Char Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx, Bnsf Railway Foundation, John D & Jane Leifheit Charitable Foundation, John and Wilma Bolden Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx reported grants to Somonauk 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 Somonauk. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.