NONPROFIT SERVICES

Providing the tools to grow your nonprofit.

In our mission to better serve our communities, GCF offers a number of opportunities to nonprofit organizations. GCF offers endowment building opportunities a variety of grant opportunities. We are focused on building nonprofit excellence to ultimately ensure grant dollars are used as effectively as possible. You can learn more Learn more about available grants and apply below.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE NONPROFITS

Endowment Building

Nonprofit Endowment Funds benefit your nonprofit organization and provide a stable source of revenue. These funds allow your donors to give in a lasting way to ensure their favorite organization can forever fulfill their mission.

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The Turnout

This grant cycle supports programs offered by nonprofit organizations serving our region. The 2018 cycle is currently in process, with grant presentations occurring in October. Click below for more details.

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DISCRETIONARY SMALL GRANTS

At the discretion of GCF’s President and CEO, small grants of $500 or less may be awarded for improving the quality of life in the community. Awards are granted in the areas of education, physical activity, health care and arts.

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The Nonprofit Network

A collaborative program of the Galesburg Community Foundation, providing membership to Forefront, Galesburg Area and Monmouth Area Chambers of Commerce that works to increase the capacity of nonprofit organizations.

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