Foundations that fund organizations in Sumner, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sumner nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $59K to Sumner organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sumner around $5,048. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sumner
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,048
- Based in IL
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sumner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrard Bill & Susan Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $53K | $53K | Yes | General operating |
| Mary Heath Foundation | Oblong, IL | 1 | $5,048 | $5,048 | Yes | Sensit gold multi-gas detector |
| Maxine E Spitler Foundation % Rita M Kocher | Newton, IL | 2 | $1,248 | $624 | Yes | Music dept.; P.e. |
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 Sumner, Illinois?
Sherrard Bill & Susan Foundation, Mary Heath Foundation, Maxine E Spitler Foundation % Rita M Kocher reported grants to Sumner 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 Sumner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.