Featured Event

The Turnout- Nonprofit Presentations

October 3, 2018

The Turnout, Galesburg Community Foundation’s annual grant process that engages and empowers nonprofits, donors and community stakeholders.

Please hold Wednesday, October 3rd & Thursday, October 4th

Specific nonprofit presentation times coming soon.

Presentations will be held at Prairie Players Civic Theatre, located at 160 S Seminary Street, Galesburg.

If you have questions please contact our office at 309.344.8898 or email

Tiffany Springer, Director of Grants & Programs.

GCF NEWS & STORIES

Story

December 20, 2018

Jodie Bondi is rarely without a skein of yarn

Her devotion to the hobby is for a good cause. Jodie is currently knitting her 3,507 hat for children with cancer in five different hospitals. Her goal is to knit 10,000.

News

November 27, 2018

ROWVA Works to Enhance Education Experiences With Chemistry Lab

ROWVA Public Schools Foundation has taken on the challenge of funding a new chemistry lab, setting a fund-raising goal of $165,000 based on the initial project bid.

Story

November 21, 2018

Billtown’s barn-raising displays positive power of giving

We heard the cheers from half a block away: A pickup truck filled with kids whooped and waved their arms when they realized the new playground had finally opened.

News

November 19, 2018

Showcasing the Positive Work in our Region

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.

Story

November 15, 2018

It’s about the act of giving

“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

News

November 12, 2018

GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CELEBRATES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WEEK

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.

News

November 12, 2018

GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS

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.

News

October 24, 2018

How will you positively change your community?

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.

News

September 18, 2018

Strategic Collaborations Can Help Sustain Your Mission

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

Story

September 18, 2018

On-farm concert fuels music, ag passion

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

Story

August 7, 2018

DISCRETIONARY GRANT HELPS WESTERN ILLINOIS WIND BAND WOW AUDIENCE DURING CONCERT

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.

Story

July 30, 2018

JAMIESON COMMUNITY CENTER COMBATS HUNGER IN WARREN COUNTY

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.

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Featured Event

The Turnout- Nonprofit Presentations

October 3, 2018

GCF NEWS & STORIES

Jodie Bondi is rarely without a skein of yarn

ROWVA Works to Enhance Education Experiences With Chemistry Lab

Billtown’s barn-raising displays positive power of giving

Showcasing the Positive Work in our Region

It’s about the act of giving

GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CELEBRATES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WEEK

GALESBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS

How will you positively change your community?

Strategic Collaborations Can Help Sustain Your Mission

On-farm concert fuels music, ag passion

DISCRETIONARY GRANT HELPS WESTERN ILLINOIS WIND BAND WOW AUDIENCE DURING CONCERT

JAMIESON COMMUNITY CENTER COMBATS HUNGER IN WARREN COUNTY

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