Foundations that fund organizations in Vandalia, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vandalia nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $498K to Vandalia organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vandalia around $5,000. 7 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vandalia
- $498K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in IL
- 54%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vandalia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella G McKee Foundation Fnb Community Bank Trustee | Vandalia, IL | 1 | $310K | $310K | Yes | Charitable |
| Jack and Robin Hake Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Support the church and their mission |
| Charles Ruemmelin Foundation the Fnb Community Bank Trustee | Vandalia, IL | 15 | $41K | $2,000 | Yes | Free community education art classes; Mobile food pantries; Student resources |
| Charles Ruemmelin Trust | Vandalia, IL | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Midland States Bank Foundation C/O Midland States Bank Trust Dept | Rockford, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Provide funds for operations |
| Eleanor Harmeier Trust the Fnb Community Bank Trustee | Vandalia, IL | 1 | $6,126 | $6,126 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Earl Kirkendall Trust (pre 1969 | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $5,537 | $5,537 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Gassin Family Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Virginia C Koboldt Charitable Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Project/program support |
| The Corbell-Denny Memorial Foundation | Carterville, IL | 2 | $1,350 | $675 | Preselected only | General expenses |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
| Essendant Charitable Foundation Attn Tax | Deerfield, IL | 2 | $300 | $150 | Yes | General fund |
| Alvin D Schujahn Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | 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 Vandalia, Illinois?
Ella G McKee Foundation Fnb Community Bank Trustee, Jack and Robin Hake Foundation, Charles Ruemmelin Foundation the Fnb Community Bank Trustee, Charles Ruemmelin Trust, Midland States Bank Foundation C/O Midland States Bank Trust Dept and 8 others reported grants to Vandalia 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 Vandalia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.