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

Meeting the Challenge

As a donor, you can help meet the growing needs of our community backed by the security of knowing the Community Foundation's vast knowledge will make the most of your financial gifts.

Building the capacity of our nonprofits

Capacity building enables nonprofit organizations in our communities and their staff to develop competencies and skills that can make them more effective and sustainable.

Feeling the Benefit

Giving through the Community Foundation lifts a financial barrier for many organizations and individuals, helping them to bring our communities to new heights.

News & Events

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Getting ready for the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act

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Community Foundation Scholarship Application Portal Opens Jan. 1

Graduating high school seniors and adults in the HICF service area pursuing college and trade school opportunities are invited to apply at heartofillinois.org

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Book vending machine ribbon cutting at Argenta-Oreana Elementary School

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By The Numbers

Check out donor impact in our communities!

$59 million

Total Assets

$57.8 million

Total Grants Awarded Since 2000

(and still growing!)
$9.2 million

Awarded in grants and scholarships

As of December 31, 2024
4,450

Donors

since 2017
400+

Funds

managed
$502,897

Awarded to 132 Nonprofits

in December 2024

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