During Community Foundation Week we asked nonprofits and community members to post a short video on Facebook showcasing how their work is making positive changes in their communities.

“The Community Foundation is an ideal way to give back
to the community to address needs now—and needs in the future.”
–Dr. John McClean

uring the week of November 12-16, 2018, Galesburg Community Foundation will observe Community Foundation Week by celebrating the positive changes made in our region thanks to generosity.

Galesburg Community Foundation’s board, grants committee and staff are pleased to announce the local nonprofit organizations receiving grant awards through the annual grant cycle, The Turnout.

The residents of Williamsfield did it with a new playground they dreamed of, and made a reality, thanks to a fund they started at the Galesburg Community Foundation.

Join other nonprofits from across the state to learn how strategic collaborations can help sustain your mission.

Sounds of Summer at Knox County farm becomes an opportunity to teach community members about farming.

Galesburg Community Foundation recently had the opportunity to award a Discretionary Grant to The Western Illinois Wind Band. The band made up of approximately 46 community members from across our region.

With 78% of Warren County residents eligible for SNAP assistance, Jamieson Community Center is providing healthy food through their pantry to impact change toward healthy dietary habits.