Foundations that fund organizations in Watseka, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Watseka nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $511K to Watseka organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
64 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Watseka around $4,000. 6 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Watseka
- $511K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 64
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in IL
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Watseka organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group | North Manchester, IN | 14 | $92K | $6,750 | Yes | Food baskets; Ipads; Flooring |
| Maggie & Cotton Fanyo Foundation | Watseka, IL | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | Maintenance |
| Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc | Watseka, IL | 13 | $86K | $1,500 | Yes | Educational resources; Food baskets for christmas; Library projects |
| Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable | Milford, IL | 3 | $68K | $20K | Yes | Christian summer camp; Food; Build ramps |
| Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte | Watseka, IL | 13 | $64K | $3,280 | Yes | Food from foodbank; December food baskets; Folding leg tables |
| Nancy Lawrence Trust 1015011040 | Hamilton, OH | 2 | $51K | $26K | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Raymond F Donovan Trust 1015010096 | Hamilton, OH | 11 | $44K | $4,000 | Yes | Support of a 501(c)3 |
| Miner Charitable Foundation Inc | Watseka, IL | 6 | $16K | $1,500 | Yes | Donation |
| Donohue Foundation | Watseka, IL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Support charity |
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 Watseka, Illinois?
Arthur and Gesena Griffin Trust Yellow Cardinal Advisory Group, Maggie & Cotton Fanyo Foundation, Iroquois Federal Foundation Inc, Paul & Norma Schaumburg Charitable, Mary Helen Roberts Trust C/O FIRST Trust & Savings Bank Tte and 4 others reported grants to Watseka 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 Watseka. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.