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Salute to Our Donors

The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation wouldn't exist without the enormous generosity of our donors! Read why they partner with us for their philanthropic giving.

Mark and Susan Avery

We are big believers and supporters of Decatur and The Community Foundation helps us express our love for the community and its people.

Dr. Harold and Elaine Yoon

Faith, family and the Central Illinois community are what guide the Yoon family in their charitable giving

Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois

The Duane and Tina Noland Family

Faith, family and farming are the foundation of the Noland family legacy

The Morgan Family

The late Leo and Anne Pondelick

Jon and Kathy Locke

It is inspiring to live in a place where people truly care and are happy to give of their time, talents and treasures.

The Anita Buckner Memorial Scholarship

Benefits youth at The Boys & Girls Club of Decatur

The Morris Family

The Morris Family believes in instilling philanthropic leadership for generations to come through the Morris Family Fund at the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation.

Dr. Ben and Fe Esparaz

We have called Decatur home for the last 30 years. We have raised three wonderful sons here.

Robert and Bev Ketenbrink

Their commitment to each other and to our community was inspiring.

Rick and Patti McKinney
Bob and Lucy Smith with their beloved pets

Bob and Lucy Lindsay Smith

The Lindsay family’s unwavering support of initiatives in education has been especially strong for many years.

Jerry and Carol Pelz

Carl & Kathryn Brink Scholarship, Curtis R. & Georgia Ann Pelz Scholarship, Pelz Family Charitable Fund

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