Foundations that fund organizations in Sparta, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sparta nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $135K to Sparta organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sparta around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sparta
- $135K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sparta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Gillespie Memorial Funds | Sparta, IL | 2 | $121K | $61K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Coerper Maurer Foundation Inc | Jackson, WI | 1 | $8,700 | $8,700 | Yes | Charitable donation |
| Hamilton Charitable Trust | Marissa, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Oneill Foundation | Edwardsville, IL | 1 | $258 | $258 | Not stated | Assistance to indigent individuals and families |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community improvement |
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 Sparta, Illinois?
Boynton Gillespie Memorial Funds, Coerper Maurer Foundation Inc, Hamilton Charitable Trust, Oneill Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Sparta 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 Sparta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.