What’s going on with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation

Meeting the Challenge

As a donor, you can help meet the growing needs of our community backed by the security of knowing the Community Foundation's vast knowledge will make the most of your financial gifts.

Building the capacity of our nonprofits

Capacity building enables nonprofit organizations in our communities and their staff to develop competencies and skills that can make them more effective and sustainable.

Feeling the Benefit

Giving through the Community Foundation lifts a financial barrier for many organizations and individuals, helping them to bring our communities to new heights.

News & Events

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Professional Advisors: What’s bubbling up: need-to-know updates on the proposed donor-advised fund regulations

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26 Local Residents Receive Adult Scholarship Funding for Fall Semester 2024

Each student selected receives up to a $2,500 scholarship for college or vocational training

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Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois Establish Healthcare Scholarship Fund

Scholarship for Graduating Seniors and Current Healthcare Professionals

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By The Numbers

Check out donor impact in our communities!

$57.8 million

Total Assets

$50 million

Total Grants Awarded Since 2000

(and still growing!)
$5.7 million

Awarded in grants and scholarships

in 2023
4,450

Donors

since 2017
400+

Funds

managed
$568,182

Awarded to 98 Nonprofits

in March 2024

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