The 4-H Federation Foundation of Will County directs small, local grants almost exclusively to 4‑H clubs and youth agricultural groups in Will County, IL, with funds largely derived from and allocated back to county fair food-stand proceeds. Their giving focuses on supporting grassroots club activities and youth leadership within the county’s agricultural and community fair ecosystem. Recipients are mostly recurring local clubs rather than regional or national organizations.
Many small, local grants concentrated within a single geographic area (Will County); recurring support to the same handful of 4‑H clubs funded from county fair food-stand proceeds rather than large or multi-year institutional grants.
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$200
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Most grants fall between $200 and $425, with a median of $250.
25th Percentile
$200
Median
$250
75th Percentile
$425
About 100% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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Notable grantees: Prairie 4‑H Club, New Lenox Explorers 4‑H Club, Willing Wilton Workers 4‑H Club, Wesley Hustlers 4‑H Club
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lenox Explorers 4H Club | New Lenox, IL | $800 | 2025 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Prairie 4H Club | Beecher, IL | $500 | 2025 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Willing Wilton Workers 4H Club | Manhattan, IL | $400 | 2025 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Wesley Hustlers 4H Club | Wilmington, IL | $100 | 2025 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Prairie 4-H Club | Beecher, IL | $400 | 2024 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| New Lenox Explorers 4-H Club | New Lenox, IL | $300 | 2024 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Willing Wilton Workers 4-H Club | Manhattan, IL | $200 | 2024 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Wesley Hustlers 4-H Club | Wilmington, IL | $200 | 2024 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Prairie 4-H Club | Beecher, IL | $500 | 2023 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Willing Wilton Workers 4-H Club | Manhattan, IL | $500 | 2023 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| New Lenox Explorers 4-H Club | New Lenox, IL | $200 | 2023 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
| Wesley Hustlers 4-H Club | Wilmington, IL | $100 | 2023 | Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities |
New Lenox Explorers 4H Club
$800Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Prairie 4H Club
$500Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Willing Wilton Workers 4H Club
$400Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Wesley Hustlers 4H Club
$100Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Prairie 4-H Club
$400Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
New Lenox Explorers 4-H Club
$300Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Willing Wilton Workers 4-H Club
$200Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Wesley Hustlers 4-H Club
$200Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Prairie 4-H Club
$500Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Willing Wilton Workers 4-H Club
$500Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
New Lenox Explorers 4-H Club
$200Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities
Wesley Hustlers 4-H Club
$100Donation from Will County Fair Food Stand Activities