Foundations that fund organizations in Wood River, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wood River nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $418K to Wood River organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wood River around $9,984. 8 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wood River
- $418K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $9,984
- Based in IL
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wood River organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise K Barth Memorial Fund | Alton, IL | 3 | $185K | $3,948 | Preselected only | 1% admin fee paid to alton foundation; L k barth funds the alton foundation and alton foundation f…; During the past several years, louise k barth made qualifie… |
| Alton Woman's Home Association | Alton, IL | 3 | $53K | $15K | Yes | Children; Women/children |
| The Lanter Family Foundation C/O Harrison Llp | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation | Concord, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charity |
| The One Above Nfp | Godfrey, IL | 2 | $40K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| 1st Midamerica Foundation | Bethalto, IL | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | provide support to fight child abuse. |
| Edna & Emma O Sawyer Charitable Trust | Alton, IL | 1 | $9,984 | $9,984 | Preselected only | Edna & emma sawyer fund the alton foundation which funds va… |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | Health - general and rehabilitative; Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Virginia M Long Charitable Foundation | Godfrey, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The David Hochberg Foundation C/O Citrin Cooperman | New York, NY | 1 | $275 | $275 | Preselected only | General support |
| Piasa Charitable Foundation | Alton, IL | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Wood River, Illinois?
Louise K Barth Memorial Fund, Alton Woman's Home Association, The Lanter Family Foundation C/O Harrison Llp, John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation, The One Above Nfp and 6 others reported grants to Wood River 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 Wood River. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.