Foundations that fund organizations in Swansea, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Swansea nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $17K to Swansea organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Swansea around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Swansea
- $17K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Swansea organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita B Keefe Charitable Foundation Inc | Belleville, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| The Stewart Title Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Contegra Cares | Edwardsville, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Further organization's objectives |
| East Foundation | Belleville, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 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 Swansea, Illinois?
Rita B Keefe Charitable Foundation Inc, The Stewart Title Foundation Inc, Contegra Cares, East Foundation reported grants to Swansea 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 Swansea. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.