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Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
The mission of the Oak Park - River Forest Community Foundation is to strengthen its community through philanthropy.
The Foundation serves it community by:
Stimulating and facilitating individual philanthropy;
Being accountable and prudent managers of donor funds;
Making responsive and informed grants; and,
Convening resources to address community priorities and interests.
Web Address
www.oprfcommfd.org
The Foundation serves it community by:
Stimulating and facilitating individual philanthropy;
Being accountable and prudent managers of donor funds;
Making responsive and informed grants; and,
Convening resources to address community priorities and interests.
Web Address
www.oprfcommfd.org
Assets and Giving for Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 42,491,684
2018 - 35,869,852
2017 - 37,874,051
2019 - 42,491,684
2018 - 35,869,852
2017 - 37,874,051
Domestic Grants
2019 - 2,824,634
2018 - 2,994,533
2019 - 2,824,634
2018 - 2,994,533
Recent News from Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Letter: Volunteer Meet and Match event headed to West Cook YMCA in Oak Park
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
If you are looking for an opportunity, come to the Volunteer Meet and Match event at the West Cook YMCA in Oak Park on April 18, from 4-8 p.m. This free event is organized by the Oak Park-River...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
If you are looking for an opportunity, come to the Volunteer Meet and Match event at the West Cook YMCA in Oak Park on April 18, from 4-8 p.m. This free event is organized by the Oak Park-River...more
'A launching point': $50000 Big Idea award goes to group working toward educational equity in ...
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Those who competed in the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation's Big Idea contest are shown, along with dignitaries, are shown at Wire in Berwyn. (Paul Goyette). Caitlin MullenPioneer Press....more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Those who competed in the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation's Big Idea contest are shown, along with dignitaries, are shown at Wire in Berwyn. (Paul Goyette). Caitlin MullenPioneer Press....more
Peace and justice the themes for community sing-along
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
The goal is to raise money for the Songs for Peace and Justice Fund, which was set up through the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
The goal is to raise money for the Songs for Peace and Justice Fund, which was set up through the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation...more
Felony Franks' concept shines brightest at Big Idea pitch party
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
The winner of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation's Big Idea initiative will work to implement the concept behind Felony...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
The winner of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation's Big Idea initiative will work to implement the concept behind Felony...more
Arbor West Neighbors group aims to connect retirees, seniors with their community
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
... concept for Arbor West Neighbors was a finalist at last year's Big Idea competition, sponsored by the Oak Park-River Forest Community...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
... concept for Arbor West Neighbors was a finalist at last year's Big Idea competition, sponsored by the Oak Park-River Forest Community...more
In Oak Park, more than 100 join community conversation on election results
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
... thing to them," said Henry Kranz, a 68-year-old Oak Park resident and marketing director for the Oak Park-River Forest Community...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
... thing to them," said Henry Kranz, a 68-year-old Oak Park resident and marketing director for the Oak Park-River Forest Community...more
What's the big idea? Oak Park-River Forest foundation wants to know
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
A giving group of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is once again looking for the next big idea that will benefit the community. For...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
A giving group of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is once again looking for the next big idea that will benefit the community. For...more
Community Leadership Program to take a year off
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Since 2009, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation's Communityworks and Dominican University's Brennan School of Business...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Since 2009, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation's Communityworks and Dominican University's Brennan School of Business...more
Oak Park celebrates A Day in Our Village
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
At the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation booth, people were asked to write down what they love about Oak Park. Responses varied,...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
At the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation booth, people were asked to write down what they love about Oak Park. Responses varied,...more
Rep. Lilly Visits Local Non-Profit to Discuss Community Organizations
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Lilly also spoke with staff at the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation about ways to assist community...more
Foundation: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
Lilly also spoke with staff at the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation about ways to assist community...more
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