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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
Rockford Mayor Tom Mcnamara Kicks Off the 2024 Mayor's Hunger Campaign
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara kicks off the 2024 Mayora Hunger Campaign.Rockford leaders partner with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to discuss efforts to raise money and increase...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara kicks off the 2024 Mayora Hunger Campaign.Rockford leaders partner with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to discuss efforts to raise money and increase...more
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Awards Hundreds of Students More Than ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
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Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
For urgent breaking news and severe weather updates -A clickA hereA to download the 13 WREX News App and the 13WREX Weather Authority App. For the latest on the latest in our live, 24-hour news...more
Janice Ruth Westlund Obituary
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Janice Ruth Westlund was an advocate for her community and the arts.She was a long serving board member of several local nonprofits.Janice was a member of the Music Academy in Rockford and the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Janice Ruth Westlund was an advocate for her community and the arts.She was a long serving board member of several local nonprofits.Janice was a member of the Music Academy in Rockford and the...more
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' Youth-Led Council Awards Nearly $19K in Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
In Youth We Trust Council is made up of high-school-aged youth from across northern Illinois.The program is designed to engage young people in community service and philanthropy.Teens Mentoring Kids...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
In Youth We Trust Council is made up of high-school-aged youth from across northern Illinois.The program is designed to engage young people in community service and philanthropy.Teens Mentoring Kids...more
Rockford's RAMP receives $34500 grant for teaching independent living skills - WREX
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
RAMP, a local nonprofit, received $34,500 from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) to support the organization's Fast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
RAMP, a local nonprofit, received $34,500 from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) to support the organization's Fast...more
Your Turn: Community Celebrations Never Go Out of Style
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Your turn: Community celebrations never go out of style.The Excelsior Award, first awarded in 1979, honors an organization for outstanding community service.Previous Excalibur/Excelsior events were...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Your turn: Community celebrations never go out of style.The Excelsior Award, first awarded in 1979, honors an organization for outstanding community service.Previous Excalibur/Excelsior events were...more
Your turn: Rockford does a lot of cool stuff; we need to celebrate that
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Kudos to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, the Rockford Register Star and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Kudos to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, the Rockford Register Star and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence...more
Rockford organization receives grant to fund welding program - WIFR
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The $20,000 grant comes from The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and this is the fourth year the organization has earned the grant...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The $20,000 grant comes from The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and this is the fourth year the organization has earned the grant...more
Rockford foundation continues to support sister city in Ukraine | News | wrex.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is continuing to support Rockford's Ukrainian sister city...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
ROCKFORD — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is continuing to support Rockford's Ukrainian sister city...more
In Youth We Trust Council awards funding to three youth-led projects - Rock River Current
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The council members set grant policy, review project proposals and recommend funding to the Community Foundation's board of trustees. This year...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
The council members set grant policy, review project proposals and recommend funding to the Community Foundation's board of trustees. This year...more
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