Our blueprint for healthy communities

Identify
and address community needs
Connect
to causes you care about
Provide
tools and training to nonprofits
Distribute
grants to local nonprofits
Encourage
education and volunteerism
Simplify
your philanthropy

MAKE A GIFT

Connect to the organizations and causes you support. Create a long lasting impact.

MAKE A GIFT

APPLY FOR A GRANT

Learn about grant opportunities that can benefit your nonprofit.

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Community Funds

Developed by local residents to positively impact their community.

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Scholarships

The online application opens Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

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COMMUNITY TREASURES

Not your typical thrift store.
Donate. Shop. Volunteer.

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GCF is a positive influence in the growth of local philanthropy.
– CARL NIXON

FEATURED STORIES & NEWS

News

Catalyzing rural education—and communities

Headquartered right here in Galesburg, the Rural Schools Collaborative has grown over just a few short years into an influential national nonprofit.
News

The Turnout empowers local nonprofits to make their work happen

As we prepare to announce our 2022 Turnout Grants this July, we look back at the impact of last year’s projects on our communities.
News

You’re part of this

Trevor Davies is optimistic that the Monmouth community will show up to make a collective investment that will pay dividends for generations to come.

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