Foundations that fund organizations in Utica, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Utica nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $14K to Utica organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Utica around $665. 3 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Utica
- $14K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $665
- Based in IL
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Utica organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank C Wagenknecht Co Hometown National Bank | Lasalle, IL | 5 | $13K | $2,500 | Yes | School Grant |
| Evelyn E Biederstedt Scholarship Fund Hometown National Bank | Lasalle, IL | 1 | $665 | $665 | Yes | School Grant |
| Edmund B Thornton Foundation | Ottawa, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Pow wow supplies |
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 Utica, Illinois?
Frank C Wagenknecht Co Hometown National Bank, Evelyn E Biederstedt Scholarship Fund Hometown National Bank, Edmund B Thornton Foundation reported grants to Utica 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 Utica. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.