What's going on with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation

Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program

In 2025, over $568,000 was endowed at the HICF to benefit Illinois nonprofits and schools. Illinois Gives is a State of Illinois tax credit program.

Scholarship Programs

Because of donor generosity, the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation supports Scholarship Programs for Workforce Development, Adult Students, and Graduating High School Seniors in Macon, Piatt, and Moultrie Counties.

Untold Stories and The Macon County African American Heritage Trail

The Macon County African American Heritage Trail celebrates the untold stories and remarkable contributions of African Americans who shaped our community.

News & Events

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$15,959 Awarded in Nonprofit Microgrants

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Carly Eversole Joins Heart of Illinois Community Foundation

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More Opportunities Than Ever: 2026 Scholarship Portal Closes March 1

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By The Numbers

Check out donor impact in our communities!

$63.7 Million

Total Assets

$67 Million

Total Grants Awarded Since 2000

(and still growing!)
$730,741

Awarded in grants and scholarships in 2026

$328,733

Awarded to 71 Nonprofits

in February 2026

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