Foundations that fund organizations in Tonica, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tonica nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $54K to Tonica organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tonica around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tonica
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tonica organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation | Galesburg, IL | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | To make disciples of jesus christ for the transformation of… |
| Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust | Lasalle, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provide supplemental financial support |
| Anne M Baker Charities Inc | Peru, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Fire department |
| Anita R Copeland Trust Fbo the Edward and Hilda Snow Scholarship Fund | Lasalle, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | School Grant |
| Frank C Wagenknecht Co Hometown National Bank | Lasalle, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | School Grant |
| Evelyn E Biederstedt Scholarship Fund Hometown National Bank | Lasalle, IL | 1 | $2,059 | $2,059 | Yes | School Grant |
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 Tonica, Illinois?
Donald E Fike Family Foundation, Elmer & Adolph Pletsch Charitable Trust, Anne M Baker Charities Inc, Anita R Copeland Trust Fbo the Edward and Hilda Snow Scholarship Fund, Frank C Wagenknecht Co Hometown National Bank and 1 others reported grants to Tonica 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 Tonica. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.