Feeding more people in the region: Mission Impact Investment celebrates first anniversary

Since it opened, more than 1.5 million pounds of food have been transported from Davenport to the Galesburg food bank branch for distribution.
A reimagined Knox-Galesburg Symphony

An endowment match from Galesburg Community Foundation will help support the nonprofit as it expands its reach to more people through music performance and education for years to come.
Funder partnership takes community giving to the next level

It’s common to see partnerships between funders and nonprofit organizations. What’s less common is funders gathering their resources and working together. But that’s just what’s happening in Warren County.
Community Funds building momentum

What if there was a mechanism to keep wealth in local communities?
Community Funds are endowed funds of Galesburg Community Foundation that are guided by local advisory boards and empowered to award grants that positively impact communities in our region.
Qualified Charitable Distributions Make Giving Easy

Steve and Doris Medhurst are supporting the causes they care about by making charitable contributions directly from their IRA.
Williamsfield Community Fund Awards Grants for Water Tower and Disc Golf Course

The first grants from the Williamsfield Community Fund illustrate the positive impact of creative community investment.
Naomi Law is Ensuring the Causes She Cares About Today Will Be Supported Forever

The Bickerdyke Society recognizes individual who extend their charitable giving long beyond their lifetime.
Ellisville Opera House Lifts Community

A new lift makes the 130-year-old structure accessible to the region
Music Legacy of Jack Larson, Sally Rynott, and Laurie Pearson Lives on

New instruments will give students the opportunity for personal growth and a lifelong appreciation of music.
A Growing Partnership

Buchanan Center for the Arts is partnering with Galesburg Community Foundation to build their endowment.