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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
YWCA honors women with achievement awards in Rockford
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... North High School received the La Voz Latina Scholarship funded by an endowment through the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
... North High School received the La Voz Latina Scholarship funded by an endowment through the Community Foundation of Northern...more
Students at two Rockford schools learn about diversity during a cultural exchange
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Hassan is excited to celebrate diversity with Spectrum all thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. "It is a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Hassan is excited to celebrate diversity with Spectrum all thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. "It is a...more
Women of Today's Manufacturing to announce scholarship endowment
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
WOTM is partnering with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to support one woman's annual enrollment in the NIU Engineering Program...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
WOTM is partnering with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to support one woman's annual enrollment in the NIU Engineering Program...more
My View: The regional education system that continually develops
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
In September 2014, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Board of Trustees decided to increase the Foundation's grantmaking for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
In September 2014, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Board of Trustees decided to increase the Foundation's grantmaking for...more
Grant funds make whiteboards possible
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Mumma and Ludwig applied for and received a Byron Foundation grant for their inclusion classrooms. KleenSlate templates are available for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Mumma and Ludwig applied for and received a Byron Foundation grant for their inclusion classrooms. KleenSlate templates are available for...more
Grant funds make whiteboards possible
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The focus on long-term planning and sustainability has led to a recent partnership with Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and the creation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The focus on long-term planning and sustainability has led to a recent partnership with Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and the creation of...more
Friends of the Coronado Foundation receives grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Friends of the Coronado Foundation recently received a $13,280 grant for the Historic Furniture Restoration Project at...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Friends of the Coronado Foundation recently received a $13,280 grant for the Historic Furniture Restoration Project at...more
Friends of the Coronado Foundation receives grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The grant was awarded by the Community Arts and Humanities Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' Community Grants...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The grant was awarded by the Community Arts and Humanities Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' Community Grants...more
Mendelssohn PAC receives $2K grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Mendelssohn PAC receives $2K grant .... ROCKFORD — Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center recently received a ... The project was developed by MPAC's outreach and education commission to offer classes...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Mendelssohn PAC receives $2K grant .... ROCKFORD — Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center recently received a ... The project was developed by MPAC's outreach and education commission to offer classes...more
Ken-Rock Community Center receives $14.5K grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Ken-Rock Community Center recently received a $14,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Ken-Rock Community Center recently received a $14,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois...more
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