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Turnout Awards Grants to 41 Nonprofits
Every year, Galesburg Community Foundation awards grants to regional nonprofits through its annual grant cycle, The Turnout. This year 41 nonprofit organizations who submitted proposals were fully funded. Grants for The Turnout come from the Community Foundation’s unrestricted Impact Fund and Field of Interest Funds along with contributions from generous community donors who hold Donor […]
Grant Collaborations Supports New Building at the Fairgrounds
When the Galesburg Community Foundation was approached by the Knox County Fair board to help fund a new temperature-controlled building on the Fair grounds, the team recognized the impact this project could have on the community. The Fairgrounds had previously served as a testing and training site for emergency responders. “Establishing a centralized space for […]
Illinois Passes ‘Illinois Gives’ Tax Credit to Boost Charitable Contributions and Endowment Sustainability
The General Assembly has enacted the Illinois Gives Tax Credit (“Illinois Gives”).
Scholarships assist local students in pursuing their dreams
Madison Springer, a recent Galesburg High School graduate, dreams of the day she can own her own bakery and serve as a hub for her community. A scholarship administered by Galesburg Community Foundation puts her one step closer to achieving these dreams. Madison received the Doloras M. Ryner Business Scholarship, which is awarded to a […]
2024 Turnout Grant Cycle Opens May 1
The Turnout is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charities, including schools and government agencies serving Knox and Warren Counties. The online application opens at noon on Wednesday, May 1, and closes at 4 pm on Wednesday, May 15. Information on application requirements can be found at YourGCF.org/Turnout, which is also where the grant application will be available […]
Two Scholarships for Galesburg High School students now administered by Galesburg Community Foundation
Galesburg Community Foundation will now be administering two scholarships for Galesburg High School seniors, the Dolores M. Ryner Business Scholarship and Verna May Sargent Scholarship.
Nonprofits and Teachers encouraged to apply for Community Fund grants from March 1-22
From March 1-22, nonprofit organizations in Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield are encouraged to apply for community grants.
Apply for student scholarships from February 1 to March 1
High school seniors and college students from the region can apply for scholarships through Galesburg Community Foundation from February 1 to March 1.
Joshua Gibb Elected President of State Community Foundation Alliance
At its annual meeting in Galesburg, Joshua Gibb, Galesburg Community Foundation President & CEO, was elected President of the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations.
