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Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
The mission of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation (formerly the Effingham County Community Foundation) is to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Effingham County by identifying and addressing current and anticipated community needs and raising, managing, and distributing funds for charitable purposes in the area of civic, cultural, health, education, and social services.
Web Address
www.enrichingourcommunity.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/SoutheasternIllinoisCommunityFoundation/
Web Address
www.enrichingourcommunity.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/SoutheasternIllinoisCommunityFoundation/
Assets and Giving for Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 41,202,367
2018 - 18,101,121
2017 - 18,490,801
2019 - 41,202,367
2018 - 18,101,121
2017 - 18,490,801
Domestic Grants
2019 - 976,359
2018 - 1,313,266
2019 - 976,359
2018 - 1,313,266
Recent News from Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
McQueen fundraiser under goal, but enough to help
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Day of Giving organizers received $11,026 in donations, far less than their goal of $50,000, but there is a big enough pot to offer up one $1,000 scholarship, said Joedy Hightower, president and CEO...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Day of Giving organizers received $11,026 in donations, far less than their goal of $50,000, but there is a big enough pot to offer up one $1,000 scholarship, said Joedy Hightower, president and CEO...more
Mattoon residents showing gratitude for a local hero
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Joedy Hightower, president of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, encourages the community to donate money to the scholarship fund. "Our goal on this 24-hour day of giving is...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Joedy Hightower, president of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, encourages the community to donate money to the scholarship fund. "Our goal on this 24-hour day of giving is...more
Scholarship funding campaign to kick off, honor MHS teacher
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Joedy Hightower, president and CEO of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation that manages the fund, said the fund is geared to benefit students, and organizers thought it seemed fitting that...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Joedy Hightower, president and CEO of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation that manages the fund, said the fund is geared to benefit students, and organizers thought it seemed fitting that...more
Community planning goals presented at town hall meeting
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
These goals have been developed as part of the Mattoon in Motion community planning effort that was initiated by the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce and the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation....more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
These goals have been developed as part of the Mattoon in Motion community planning effort that was initiated by the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce and the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation....more
Community planning group to hold town hall meeting
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
The Mattoon in Motion community planning effort was initiated last fall by the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce and the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. These two organizations obtained...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
The Mattoon in Motion community planning effort was initiated last fall by the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce and the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. These two organizations obtained...more
Mattoon in Motion to hold community town hall
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
As a reminder, the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce worked together with the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation to find ways to help Mattoon prosper in the future. Through this collaboration we...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
As a reminder, the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce worked together with the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation to find ways to help Mattoon prosper in the future. Through this collaboration we...more
Day of Giving planned to honor hometown hero Angela McQueen
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
... permanent endowment, nearly $25,000 in scholarships have been awarded. The endowment is managed by Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit managing permanent...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
... permanent endowment, nearly $25,000 in scholarships have been awarded. The endowment is managed by Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit managing permanent...more
100+ Women Who Care Effingham County hosts membership kick-off
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
In 2017, 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County received the Richard C. Siemer Outstanding Philanthropy Award from Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation for their philanthropic efforts in the...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
In 2017, 100+ Women Who Care Effingham County received the Richard C. Siemer Outstanding Philanthropy Award from Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation for their philanthropic efforts in the...more
Community Foundation Opens 2018 Scholarship Application Cycle
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Scholarship applications are now available through Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. The Community Foundation manages several unique scholarships and will award $250,000 this year. The...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Scholarship applications are now available through Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. The Community Foundation manages several unique scholarships and will award $250,000 this year. The...more
Mattoon Chamber invites community to town hall meeting
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce worked together with the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation to find ways to help Mattoon prosper in the future. Through this collaboration we were able to...more
Foundation: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce worked together with the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation to find ways to help Mattoon prosper in the future. Through this collaboration we were able to...more
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