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Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is a nonprofit, endowed public charity that offers donors of all means a flexible, cost-effective way to give back to their community. Simply put, the Foundation is a pool of charitable dollars invested to provide greater funding for community needs. The income from these funds and the principal, if the donor desires, are distributed to nonprofit organizations. This helps our community respond today and prepare for the future.
Web Address
www.cfnil.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @The_CFNIL
Web Address
www.cfnil.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @The_CFNIL
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Assets
2020 - 111,538,768
2019 - 105,232,921
2018 - 102,752,640
2017 - 97,304,267
2020 - 111,538,768
2019 - 105,232,921
2018 - 102,752,640
2017 - 97,304,267
Domestic Grants
2020 - 3,718,149
2019 - 3,107,863
2018 - 3,770,744
2020 - 3,718,149
2019 - 3,107,863
2018 - 3,770,744
Recent News from Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Rock Valley College receives grants for laptop rentals, gateway courses
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... with persistence and retention efforts," Jensen said. The grants were supported by two funds from the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... with persistence and retention efforts," Jensen said. The grants were supported by two funds from the Community Foundation of Northern...more
RVC receives grant for student laptop rentals
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois awards Rock Volley College with two grants totaling more than...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois awards Rock Volley College with two grants totaling more than...more
Turning dreams of homeownership into reality
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... Vanessa White-Broome proudly announced the organization was recently awarded $15,000 from the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... Vanessa White-Broome proudly announced the organization was recently awarded $15,000 from the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Catching up with People to Watch
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... Illinois at Chicago, and earlier this year, Jennifer, 35, started a new job as the engagement officer for the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... Illinois at Chicago, and earlier this year, Jennifer, 35, started a new job as the engagement officer for the Community Foundation of Northern...more
CFNIL awards $3.5K grant to Artists' Ensemble Theater
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, with support from the Dr. Louis and Violet...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, with support from the Dr. Louis and Violet...more
CFNIL awards $2K grant to Artists' Ensemble Theater
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, with support from the Rod MacDonald...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, with support from the Rod MacDonald...more
Grant to fund new middle school 3D printing lab
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... Project will soon have their hand in learning state-of-the-art technology thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... Project will soon have their hand in learning state-of-the-art technology thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois...more
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois accepting grant program applications
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
FREEPORT — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will accept applications for the In Youth We Trust grant program until 5 p.m. Feb....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
FREEPORT — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will accept applications for the In Youth We Trust grant program until 5 p.m. Feb....more
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois accepting grant program applications
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
FREEPORT — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will accept applications for the In Youth We Trust grant program until 5 p.m. Feb....more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
FREEPORT — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will accept applications for the In Youth We Trust grant program until 5 p.m. Feb....more
Parenthood Promise to hold neighborhood dedication ceremony
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... of a donation through the Neighborhood Grants Program, a collaborative effort of NW Homestart and the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... of a donation through the Neighborhood Grants Program, a collaborative effort of NW Homestart and the Community Foundation of Northern...more
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