Cultural Exploration Through Storytime
Thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Galesburg Community Foundation Henderson County Impact Grants, the library was able to bring her idea to life. The funding allowed the library to purchase a collection of cultural children’s books, laying the foundation for a yearlong program that now welcomes dozens of children each month.
Williamsfield Community Fund Grant Supports Williamsfield Area Food and Resource Pantry
Williamsfield Community Fund supports projects that enhance the well-being of Williamsfield community members. A recent grant from this fund has significantly improved the operations of the Williamsfield Area Food Pantry and Resource Center. The Williamsfield Area Food Pantry and Resource Center was founded with the mindset that no one should have to experience discomfort while […]
How Crossroads Cultural Connections is Securing its Impact Through Endowment
When John Taylor and his colleagues first started conversations about creating an organization that would elevate Henry County and the surrounding area, socially, culturally, and economically through live music and the performing arts, they knew they would be creating something special. But they also knew that to leave a lasting impact, they needed to ensure […]
Community Philanthropy
Galesburg Community Foundation develops and encourages the philanthropic efforts of people and organizations for a healthy region. We offer a unique take on philanthropy, utilizing the power of endowment to help ensure that the causes you care about are supported forever. Joshua Gibb, President & CEO, and David Erickson, Board Chairman, of Galesburg Community […]
Reasons to Give to the Impact Fund
Our communities are forever changing. Providing our region with resources to adapt and respond is vital to its success. That’s why gifts to the Galesburg Community Foundation Impact Fund are powerful—they provide flexibility that enables us to seize opportunities to meet the demands and challenges of today’s rapidly changing environment. The Impact Fund lets […]
A Legacy of Generosity and Impact
Anna Sophia Johnson was raised on her family farm in Knox County. Her father, Carl, was a violin maker, and Grace, her mother, was a savvy businesswoman. Carl taught his daughter to play the violin and instilled a love for music in her from an early age. Anna became an accomplished violinist and performed with […]
Encouraging Creativity Through Anonymous Generosity
At Galesburg Community Foundation, we believe that philanthropy is for everyone. Every donor we work with has their own individual passions but shares a common goal of wanting to support their passions. A benefit of working with the Community Foundation is our ability to maintain anonymity if that is important to the donor. The Joy […]
Establishing a Legacy of Support for Music Education
Daniel D. Fryer served as the Churchill Junior High Band Director for thirty-six years. Over the course of his career, he introduced thousands of young students to the transformative power of music, igniting their love of the arts in their community and shaping leaders through the collaborative spirit unique to instrumental band. When Illinois schools […]
Nonprofit Endowment Fund Holders Gather for Presentation on Growing Funds
Bryan Clontz, of Charitable Solutions, LLC., recently presented a workshop for Galesburg Community Foundation nonprofit endowment partners focused on endowment building with a limited staff and/or limited budget
Combating Hunger Through Transportation Access
The Knox County Housing Authority (KCHA) recently received a Hunger Collaborative grant for the Fare Free Public Transit Initiative. In collaboration with the City of Galesburg Transportation Department, KCHA is now able to offer free transit services for residents of Knox County Housing Authority Public and Affordable Housing Programs
