Foundations that fund organizations in Trenton, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Trenton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $43K to Trenton organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Trenton around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Trenton
- $43K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in IL
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Trenton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Charitable Foundation | Trenton, IL | 4 | $32K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Support the program of providing wee; Food for the needy; Purchase fire fighting equipment and |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| Swing for Sydney Foundation | New Baden, IL | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Suicide awareness |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| J Lindell Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating |
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 Trenton, Illinois?
Davis Charitable Foundation, Cvs Foundation, Swing for Sydney Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, J Lindell Charitable Trust reported grants to Trenton 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 Trenton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.