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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
Deadline nears for matching-fund donations to Down syndrome group in Rockford
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — Deadline is Dec. 31 to take advantage of a matching donation program to fund a group supporting GiGi's Playhouse, which...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — Deadline is Dec. 31 to take advantage of a matching donation program to fund a group supporting GiGi's Playhouse, which...more
My View: Check out the one-stop shop for all things scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Hosted jointly by the Rockford Public Library (RPL), Rock Valley College Foundation (RVC), and the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Hosted jointly by the Rockford Public Library (RPL), Rock Valley College Foundation (RVC), and the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Giving community makes impact on local organizations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois says if you are interested in finding out more about donating, they are available to help direct...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois says if you are interested in finding out more about donating, they are available to help direct...more
RPS 205 will begin using new concussion baseline testing to monitor athletes
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
That's why Messer applied for a grant of more than $25,000 from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to bring concussion testing to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
That's why Messer applied for a grant of more than $25,000 from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to bring concussion testing to...more
RACVB announces Business is Blooming winners
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... restaurant outdoor dining, Sisters Thai Cafe; downtown business, Restoration Cafe; returning champion, Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... restaurant outdoor dining, Sisters Thai Cafe; downtown business, Restoration Cafe; returning champion, Community Foundation of Northern...more
Donations sought for 3rd annual program to prep refugee children for school in America
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
This year, the Welcome Project received a $8,750 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. “We are extremely grateful for this...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
This year, the Welcome Project received a $8,750 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. “We are extremely grateful for this...more
Artists' Ensemble to present 'Tall Tales Small Tales'
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The performances are funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Performance partners include the Rockford Park...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The performances are funded by a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Performance partners include the Rockford Park...more
Rockford library to launch mobile outreach van
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The library plans to apply for grant funding from Rockford Community Partners and the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The library plans to apply for grant funding from Rockford Community Partners and the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The...more
My View: The promise of endowment
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), since its formation in 1953, has sought to be a catalyst for giving, in order to create...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), since its formation in 1953, has sought to be a catalyst for giving, in order to create...more
Community Kids Zone program kicks off in Rockford
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Kids Zone program is a collaboration between Rockford Public Schools, Rockford Police Department, the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Kids Zone program is a collaboration between Rockford Public Schools, Rockford Police Department, the Community Foundation...more
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