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.
The Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development has awarded nine grants totaling $44,600 to the following nonprofit agencies in Effingham County.Each grant award was given at the...more
Illinois fifth-graderaime Newkirk loves science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) and hopes to use the $500 grant she received from the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation to do just...more
The Diane Siemer Scholarship supports higher education opportunities for individuals in Effingham County.Students can view eligibility details and apply for this scholarship by visiting...more
Smysor Scholarship now open with the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation.Applicants will need a high school or college transcript, ACT or SAT scores (if applicable), and college financial aid...more
Teutopolis Civic Club is the grant recipient of the Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund.The fund is a fund of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation.SICF recently announced the club as a...more
Teutopolis Civic Club is the grant recipient of the Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund.The fund is a fund of the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation.SICF recently announced the club as a...more
Teach for America is a social venture that hires graduating seniors from some of the most selective colleges and offers them with five-week training courses before unleashing them for a minimum of two years in some of the country’s worst classrooms.