Foundations that fund organizations in Union, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Union nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $133K to Union organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Union around $1,000. 13 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Union
- $133K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IL
- 87%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Union organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $41K | $41K | Yes | Support professional |
| Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $41K | $41K | Yes | Support building |
| Kooi Education Fund | Chicago, IL | 6 | $36K | $5,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Edward H Pingel and Cora W Pingel Educational | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Ruth Family Foundation | Woodstock, IL | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Preselected only | In support of organization's mission |
| Thomas Aquinas Collins Tac | Waukon, IA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Relgious |
| Farms for Life Foundation | Batavia, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Kunes Family Foundation | Delavan, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| Alliant Credit Union Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee/team philanthropy |
| The Smiles Family Foundation | Belleville, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Jbs Foundation | Bannockburn, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To further the goals of the charitable organization |
| Rik and Peg Master Foundation | Woodstock, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | — | Preselected only | Charitable gift | |
| Lichtenheld Family Foundation | Woodstock, IL | 1 | — | Preselected only | Charitable contributions | |
| Shade Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | — | Preselected only | Social services |
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 Union, Illinois?
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008, Kooi Education Fund, Edward H Pingel and Cora W Pingel Educational, Ruth Family Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Union 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 Union. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.