Foundations that fund organizations in Sullivan, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sullivan nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $197K to Sullivan organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sullivan around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sullivan
- $197K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sullivan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuw Robert W Kiewert and Minnie Brossman | Chicago, IL | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | General support |
| John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee | Decatur, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Gary Emel Foundation | Sullivan, IL | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | To further the organization's tax exempt purpose |
| The Melvin Family Foundation | Port Orange, FL | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | To further organization's exempt purpose |
| The Providence Foundation | Humboldt, IL | 3 | $20K | $5,000 | Yes | Donation to support lifelong learning opportunities in the…; Donation to support athletics at local schools; Donation to support veterans day programs |
| Howell-Adams Family Foundation C/O Charles a Adams | Mattoon, IL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Martha & Joseph Schrodt Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| C Lydia Frederick | Po Box Chica, IL | 1 | $4,660 | $4,660 | Preselected only | General support |
| J&k Family Foundation | Humboldt, IL | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | To provide support for Religious Purposes |
| Andreas Foundation | Otsego, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Grant is for recipeints general fund |
| Anna B Welch Memorial Trust FIRST Mid Wealth Management Trustee | Mattoon, IL | 1 | $2,340 | $2,340 | Yes | To further higher education |
| The Longview Foundation | Newman, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Sullivan, Illinois?
Tuw Robert W Kiewert and Minnie Brossman, John Ullrich Foundation Trust Busey Trust Co - Trustee, Gary Emel Foundation, The Melvin Family Foundation, The Providence Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Sullivan 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 Sullivan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.