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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
YMCA of Rock River Valley receives 3 grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley recently received three grants from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois totaling more than $24,000. The grants support three Y programs focused on...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The YMCA of Rock River Valley recently received three grants from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois totaling more than $24,000. The grants support three Y programs focused on...more
YMCA Awarded $24000 in Grants from Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Feb 9, 2018 The YMCA of Rock River Valley is proud to announce it has received three grants from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois totaling more than $24,000. The grants support three Y...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Feb 9, 2018 The YMCA of Rock River Valley is proud to announce it has received three grants from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois totaling more than $24,000. The grants support three Y...more
Sister Cities Association of Belvidere receives $2K grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The grant funds awarded will specifically help support the organization's Summer Youth Exchange Programs. Each summer, four Boone County youths travel to Belvidere's sister cities for a two-week home...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The grant funds awarded will specifically help support the organization's Summer Youth Exchange Programs. Each summer, four Boone County youths travel to Belvidere's sister cities for a two-week home...more
The Music Academy receives grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Music Academy in Rockford recently received a grant of $9,532 from the Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois with support from the Community Arts...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Music Academy in Rockford recently received a grant of $9,532 from the Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois with support from the Community Arts...more
West Side Show Room receives grant for New Play Festival
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The West Side Show Room production company has received a $2,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to help support its Rockford New Play Festival. The grant,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The West Side Show Room production company has received a $2,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to help support its Rockford New Play Festival. The grant,...more
RAMP receives $20K grant from CFNIL
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — RAMP recently received a $20,000 grant for pre-employment transition services from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The services aim to help youth with disabilities by...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — RAMP recently received a $20,000 grant for pre-employment transition services from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The services aim to help youth with disabilities by...more
Crossroads Blues Society receives $2K grant for 2018 festival
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — Crossroads Blues Society recently received a $2,000 grant for the 2018 Crossroads Blues Festival at Lyran Park. The grant was awarded by the Community Grants Program of the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — Crossroads Blues Society recently received a $2,000 grant for the 2018 Crossroads Blues Festival at Lyran Park. The grant was awarded by the Community Grants Program of the Community...more
KFACT receives $50K grant for Lady All Stars Mentoring Program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — Keeping Families and Communities Together recently received a $50,000 grant for the Lady All Stars Mentoring Program from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The grant was...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — Keeping Families and Communities Together recently received a $50,000 grant for the Lady All Stars Mentoring Program from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The grant was...more
CFNIL gives $9500 grant to Music Academy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Music Academy in Rockford announced Wednesday it has received a $9,532 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The grant was awarded for the Academy's “A...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Music Academy in Rockford announced Wednesday it has received a $9,532 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The grant was awarded for the Academy's “A...more
Senior Resource Center receives $23K grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
FREEPORT — The Senior Resource Center recently received a grant of $23,000 from the Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois with support from the Dr. Louis...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
FREEPORT — The Senior Resource Center recently received a grant of $23,000 from the Community Grants Program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois with support from the Dr. Louis...more
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