DUSTIN COURSON JOINS FOUNDATION BOARD
Dustin Courson has known about the Galesburg Community Foundation for years, both as a volunteer with local nonprofits and through his work advising clients as a certified public accountant at his firm, Courson & Associates, LLC. But he really saw how GCF can impact a community when his hometown of Williamsfield wanted to build a playground […]
HIGHER STANDARDS
The Galesburg Community Foundation has been reaccredited with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations—the highest standards for philanthropic excellence. The Galesburg Community Foundation partners with individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to help them have the greatest impact with their giving. “National Standards say that we meet the most rigorous standards in philanthropy and is a […]
2022 TURNOUT: GCF AWARDS GRANTS TO 37 LOCAL NONPROFITS
Through its annual grant cycle, The Turnout, Galesburg Community Foundation will award grants to 37 local nonprofits in 2022 to assist them in providing quality programming that benefits the people who call our region home. To be considered for funding, organizations submit an application that is reviewed by a committee of local volunteers. Decisions are […]
ALEXIS COMMUNITY FUND REACHES GOAL
The Alexis Community Fund recently reached its goal for a challenge match grant of $70,000 provided by the Twomey Foundation, United Way of Greater Warren County, and Galesburg Community Foundation. Thanks to many generous contributors, the fund not only met the challenge goal, but exceeded it by more than $10,000. After the Alexis Memorial Day […]
THE TURNOUT EMPOWERS LOCAL NONPROFITS TO MAKE THEIR WORK HAPPEN
The Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization (HERO) was one of 37 nonprofits supported by a Galesburg Community Foundation Turnout Grant in the last year. HERO’s initiative “A New Beginning” sought to revitalize the nonprofit’s event-driven fundraising strategy, make upgrades to its Opera House Theater, and resume performances there by the youth Spoon River Rascals Theatre Troupe. “During the […]
MEET OUR NEW COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
What’s the definition of a hometown? For Cheri Siebken, who relocated Galesburg more than 30 years ago, it’s the place where she’s raised her kids, built her career, and cultivated a deep investment in the well-being of the local community. Now joining Galesburg Community Foundation as its new communications manager, Siebken is ready to take […]
YOU’RE PART OF THIS
When Trevor Davies and his business partner first decided to build a new funeral home in Monmouth, they hoped the community would be receptive. Today, Davies can say with certainty that his hometown is the type of place where good ideas that serve local needs will find the support to flourish. “That’s one thing about […]
4 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE RIVER BEND FOOD BANK, GALESBURG BRANCH
Last March, Galesburg Community Foundation announced a new partnership with River Bend Food Bank to bring a regional branch to Galesburg. Just over a year later, renovation of the former Rheinschmidt’s Carpet Center at the corner of Main and Henderson Streets is well under way, with River Bend Food Bank and FISH of Galesburg—the emergency food […]
GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO OPEN 2022 TURNOUT GRANT CYCLE
Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the 2022 Turnout Grant Cycle. Similar to the previous year, the format of the 2022 Turnout Grant Cycle offers a more focused and streamlined process for local nonprofits to apply. The Turnout Grant Cycle is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charities, including churches, schools, […]
KEEPING LOCAL WEALTH LOCAL IS EASIER THAN WE THINK
By Sarah Grant / Director of Development When I joined Galesburg Community Foundation as director of development late last year after 15 years of leadership at the McDonough County Farm Bureau, I came motivated by one thing above all else: a powerful sense of what’s possible. Now fully integrated into the team, I’m eager to […]
