Foundations that fund organizations in Waterloo, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waterloo nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $687K to Waterloo organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
32 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waterloo around $1,600. 9 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waterloo
- $687K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 32
- Typical median grant
- $1,600
- Based in IL
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waterloo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Zimmer Fmly Foundation 480003001 | St Louis, MO | 3 | $593K | $170K | Preselected only | Unrestricted; General support |
| Waterloo Columbus Club Inc | Waterloo, IL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General educational and religious purchases |
| Sophia and Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation | Columbia, IL | 3 | $22K | $1,600 | Yes | Community memorial bench; Historical books; High school awards expenses |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | Moberly, MO | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Donation |
| George and Noreen Ziebold Foundation | Waterloo, IL | 7 | $5,430 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Faith and William Pautler Family Foundation | Chester, IL | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Educational |
| Casler Foundation | Ham Lake, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Social welfare |
| Webb Foundation | Winthrop Harbor, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Endure |
| Tietjen Family Foundation | Ballwin, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 6 | $1,800 | $200 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related; Human services - multipurpose and other; Mental health, crisis intervention |
| T & P Evans Charitable Trust FIRST Bank | Swansea, IL | 1 | $1,525 | $1,525 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Crowder Family Foundation | Columbia, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Summer lunch back pack program |
| Painters District Council 58 Painters Allied Trades for Childrens Hope (patch) | Collinsville, IL | 1 | $575 | $575 | Yes | Golf outing donation |
| L&d Mansholt Family Foundation | Litchfield, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Graeber Foundation | Marks, MS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support of charitable operations |
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 Waterloo, Illinois?
William Zimmer Fmly Foundation 480003001, Waterloo Columbus Club Inc, Sophia and Elmer Oerter Charitable Foundation, Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc, George and Noreen Ziebold Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Waterloo 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 Waterloo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.