Creating Connections that Change Lives

The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is connected and invested in Piatt County's success.

Local staff, Cristin Wright, connected to donors and community needs with an office located at the historic Wabash Depot and Tourism Center.
Representation on HICF board of trustees - Michelle Gross, State Bank of Bement.
Adult scholarship program offers nontraditional students up to $2,500 per semester for education - application opens in September 2024!
New Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois Scholarship is now offered to healthcare professionals in Piatt County who provide oncology/hematology related services.
2024 grant funding total into Piatt County as of September 4: $129,940

Community Wish List highlights needs for Piatt County organizations. In July, $4,000 was granted in wishes: $3,000 to Piatt County Mental Health Center, $400 to Bement CUSD #5, $350 to Piatt County Animal Shelter and $250 to Hope Lives Youth Ranch.
$34,000 granted to Piatt County first responders
$18,000 granted to Willow Tree Missions for their education and community programs space build out
$17,440 granted to Piatt County food pantries
$15,000 granted to Cerro Gordo CUSD #100 for their Fired Up for the fine arts program
$12,500 granted to Monticello schools for exterior community garden
$10,000 granted to support Kirby Wellness Trail
$6,000 granted to Piatt County summer camp programs
$5,000 granted to Marisa's Purpose
$2,500 granted to Piatt County educators for inclusion grants
$1,500 granted to Piatt County Animal Shelter
$1,000 granted to Allerton Public Library
$1,000 granted to Monticello Railway Museum
$1,000 granted to Piatt County Mental Health Center
$1,000 granted to Piatt County Toy & Gift Program
3-year investor in Sangamon Valley CEO program
Member Monticello Chamber of Commerce
Sponsor Kirby Derby