Foundations that fund organizations in Wilmington, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wilmington nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $8,940 to Wilmington organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wilmington around $3,690. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wilmington
- $8,940
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $3,690
- Based in IL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wilmington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Civic |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $3,690 | $3,690 | Yes | Sonar technology |
| 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County | Peotone, IL | 1 | $225 | $225 | Preselected only | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Usg Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25 | $25 | Yes | Community & Civic |
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 Wilmington, Illinois?
Bnsf Railway Foundation, Oneok Foundation Inc, 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County, Usg Foundation Inc reported grants to Wilmington 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 Wilmington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.