Midland States Bank Foundation
The Midland States Bank Foundation is the corporate foundation of Midland States Bank (Rockford, IL) that provides grants to nonprofits in areas including education, workforce development, financial empowerment, housing, small business development, and health & wellness. The foundation page on the official Midland States Bank website lists eligibility criteria, seasonal award cycles (spring and fall), average grant amounts, and an online application link. Contact phone number and branch/location links are provided on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local or regional nonprofits working in education, workforce development, financial empowerment, housing, small-business development, or health and wellness that can meet the foundation's seasonal online application requirements and IRS documentation.
Good Fit
- • Program alignment with the foundation's stated areas (education, workforce, financial empowerment, housing, small-business, health).
- • A clear Illinois presence or demonstrable local impact.
- • Request sizes in the typical $5K–$25K range (with occasional larger awards).
- • Ability to submit online by the stated seasonal deadline and provide IRS determination letter.
Geography
The latest year shows grantmaking concentrated in Illinois (about 82% of dollars) but includes recipients in two other states, indicating a state-focused rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The most recent year funded 40 distinct recipients with 36 new grantees that year and only a few repeat recipients across the observed years, showing a broad and varied recipient set for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports newcomer access: the foundation publishes an online application and seasonal deadlines, and the latest year shows many first-time grantees (36 new recipients). Large requests over $50,000 may require board ratification, which is a known procedural constraint.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
