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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
CNIL, HomeStart present grants to area organizations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and HomeStart recently presented awards to the recipients of the 2017...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and HomeStart recently presented awards to the recipients of the 2017...more
Touring film festival showcasing people with disabilities comes to Rockford
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... serves some 400 residents with disabilities, brought the festival here with the help of a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... serves some 400 residents with disabilities, brought the festival here with the help of a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Area Scouts lure youth to angling with Cherry Valley Fishing Pole Lending Library
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Boy Scouts received a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to purchase equipment that could be used to teach area...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Boy Scouts received a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to purchase equipment that could be used to teach area...more
Rockford and Freeport nonprofit housing agency has new leadership
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... include the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, Choice Realty, Freeport Area Church Cooperative and Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... include the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, Choice Realty, Freeport Area Church Cooperative and Community Foundation of Northern...more
My View: Summer planning leads to sizzling lineup
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... in which the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will match up to $1 million for scholarships for economically disadvantaged HCC...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... in which the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will match up to $1 million for scholarships for economically disadvantaged HCC...more
Jim Berberet to retire from Highland Community College Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Just a year later, he joined the foundation's board of directors, where he ... He's also hoping he can meet the Million Dollar Matching...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Just a year later, he joined the foundation's board of directors, where he ... He's also hoping he can meet the Million Dollar Matching...more
Jim Berberet to retire from Highland Community College Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will match the foundation dollar for dollar, and if the goal is reached, 80 or more students could...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will match the foundation dollar for dollar, and if the goal is reached, 80 or more students could...more
Manistee County Community Foundation Receives $15 Million Bequest
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Manistee County Community Foundation in Michigan has announced a $15 million estate gift from Forest R. Minger, Jr., who died in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Manistee County Community Foundation in Michigan has announced a $15 million estate gift from Forest R. Minger, Jr., who died in...more
The Arc Brings Sprout Film Festival to the community
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Sprout Film Festival is made possible through a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The Arc is presenting...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The Sprout Film Festival is made possible through a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. The Arc is presenting...more
Rockford Area Arts Council receives $15K grant from CFNI
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD – Rockford Area Arts Council recently received a $15,000 grant for ArtsPlace from the Community Arts & Humanities Fund of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD – Rockford Area Arts Council recently received a $15,000 grant for ArtsPlace from the Community Arts & Humanities Fund of...more
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