News August 2, 2021 KARLIE ELLIOTT BOWMAN ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FROM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Galesburg Community Foundation’s Director of Communications, Karlie Elliott Bowman, announces her departure from the organization.
Story July 20, 2021 SERVING THEIR COMMUNITY IS A WAY OF LIFE FOR BAYERS Generosity was instilled in Chris and Lindsay Bayer from a young age– and they are continuing the legacy of giving through their Donor Advised Fund at Galesburg Community Foundation.
News June 30, 2021 TURNOUT GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED Thanks to generous Community Foundation fundholders and community members supporting the Community Foundation’s Impact Fund, through The Turnout, 37 nonprofits will receive full funding for proposals submitted during this grant cycle.
News June 11, 2021 A Bright Future for the Region Community members Carol Shaw and Dr. Adam Welty join the board.
Story June 11, 2021 Commitment and Collaboration With every interaction, we are reminded of the importance of working together to serve our region in the best, most philanthropic ways.
News April 13, 2021 PARTNERSHIP WILL ESTABLISH REGIONAL FOOD BANK BRANCH New Regional Food Bank Branch will provide greater access for more than 50 local food pantries, including FISH of Galesburg.
Story March 22, 2021 What is Mission Impact Investing? Mission Impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.
Story March 9, 2021 Roseville Community Fund Allows Community Members to Dream Big The desire to see Roseville flourish for generations inspired Carol Shaw to attend an informational meeting hosted by the Community Foundation on the new Warren County Community Funds Initiative.
Story February 3, 2021 Peg Bivens’ Love for Knoxville Will Live On Forever “Nothing in any community is stand-alone and in a small community it is especially important for people to work collaboratively…”
News January 19, 2021 Altona Historical Society Works Toward Community Renovation Project Residents of Altona, both current and former, have an ambitious goal to raise $250,000 to renovate the second floor of their town’s library to create a space for local artifact preservation and community use.
News January 19, 2021 GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TO OPEN Galesburg Community Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications on Monday, February 1, 2021.
Story November 23, 2020 Guiding Philanthropic Decision Making A Q&A with professional advisors Brian Peterson, Molly Palmer and Jane Pratt.
