Foundations that fund organizations in Tremont, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tremont nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $154K to Tremont organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tremont around $6,000. 7 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tremont
- $154K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tremont organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation | Edwards, IL | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Matching grant for sporting clays course automation |
| The Allen and Ellen M Blessman Family Foundation | New Holland, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Educational Grants |
| Mary's Foundation | Tremont, IL | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Ri & Sl Wilson Foundation | Tremont, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | In support of general operations |
| Otto Baum Company Inc Foundation | Morton, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Christian Charities Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Christian ministry |
| Cakora Family Charitable Trust | Pekin, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General |
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 Tremont, Illinois?
Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation, The Allen and Ellen M Blessman Family Foundation, Mary's Foundation, Ri & Sl Wilson Foundation, Otto Baum Company Inc Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Tremont 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 Tremont. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.