About
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is where generous families, individuals, companies and nonprofits make charitable dollars go the furthest for the permanent good of our community.
We are a 501(c)(3) public charity comprised of more than 400 charitable funds created by people just like you. Those funds, and the gifts that started them, bear the mark of many donors, not just a select few, which differentiates us from a private foundation.
In short, we’re your homegrown community foundation.
Geographic Service Area
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation serves Macon, Moultrie and Piatt Counties. Our focus is building permanent Charitable assets, supporting nonprofit organizations, and strengthening the long-term vitality of the communities within these three counties.
Our grantmaking, fund development, and communities initiatives are intentionally concentrated within this defined service area to ensure strategic investment and measurable impact. By maintaining a clear geographic focus, we strengthen relationships, respond thoughtfully to local needs, and steward philanthropic resources with precision and accountablitity.
For individuals, nonprofits, or institutions located outside Macon, Moultrie, or Piatt Counties, we are pleased to provide contact information for the appropriate community foundation serving their region to ensure connection to the most relevant local philanthropic partner.
Exception: Students must either reside in or be gradating from a high school in Macon, Moultrie, or Piatt County to be eligible for our high school scholarships.
Our Values
Responsibility: The Foundation is committed to its donors as well as the communities it serves.
Service: The Foundation is committed to providing a professional and valuable service to the community by providing vehicles to meet a donor’s personal philanthropic goals.
Trust: The Foundation is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards to earn and maintain the community’s trust.
Leadership: The Foundation is a leader that positively influences the community. The Foundation will bring together community partners to address needs and issues through a collaborative process.
Our Vision
To build a vibrant region with resources and opportunities for all.
Our Mission
To transform our region by empowering donor generosity, celebrating legacy, and stewarding charitable resources.
