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Lake County Community Foundation
The Lake County Community Foundation was established to meet the charitable needs of the fast-growing communities of Lake County, Illinois. Our county is diverse, comprising rural areas, urban centers and well-known tourist attractions, a multi-ethnic population, and households with widely varying economic resources.
In recent years we have witnessed an explosive population growth--including a large influx of immigrants--and an increased demand for human services.
These evolving challenges, and a desire to better support community members who want to give something back, prompted local business and civic leaders in 2003 to partner with The Chicago Community Trust to establish a foundation that would serve the unique needs of Lake County.
Web Address
www.lakecountycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @lakecountycf
In recent years we have witnessed an explosive population growth--including a large influx of immigrants--and an increased demand for human services.
These evolving challenges, and a desire to better support community members who want to give something back, prompted local business and civic leaders in 2003 to partner with The Chicago Community Trust to establish a foundation that would serve the unique needs of Lake County.
Web Address
www.lakecountycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @lakecountycf
Assets and Giving for Lake County Community Foundation
Assets
2019 - 13,513,730
2018 - 13,187,271
2017 - 12,498,627
2019 - 13,513,730
2018 - 13,187,271
2017 - 12,498,627
Domestic Grants
2019 - 607,599
2018 - 569,310
2019 - 607,599
2018 - 569,310
Recent News from Lake County Community Foundation
Lake County charitable group celebrates anniversary with art party
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Since 2003, the Lake County Community Foundation has connected the generosity of donors with community needs by generating awareness...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Since 2003, the Lake County Community Foundation has connected the generosity of donors with community needs by generating awareness...more
Lake County Community Foundation awards $254000 in grants
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Lake County Community Foundation awards $254,000 in grants ... 2018 Early Childhood Development Grants focus on developing early literacy...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Lake County Community Foundation awards $254,000 in grants ... 2018 Early Childhood Development Grants focus on developing early literacy...more
Foundation launches website on food locally grown in Lake County
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
That program is funded by the Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, which also funded the website...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
That program is funded by the Lake County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, which also funded the website...more
Shout Out: Miah Armour, foundation director
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Miah Armour is executive director of the Lake County Community Foundation, now in its 15th year. She previously served two terms on the board...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Miah Armour is executive director of the Lake County Community Foundation, now in its 15th year. She previously served two terms on the board...more
Buffalo Grove Still Considering Donor Fund
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
The foundation indicated grants would only be rejected if they do not meet IRS regulations, which would be the same regulations the village...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
The foundation indicated grants would only be rejected if they do not meet IRS regulations, which would be the same regulations the village...more
Buffalo Grove Still Considering Donor Fund
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Buffalo Grove village trustees are still considering creating a Donor Advised Fund through the Lake County Community Foundation to support,...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Buffalo Grove village trustees are still considering creating a Donor Advised Fund through the Lake County Community Foundation to support,...more
Poverty on the Rise in Lake County, North Shore
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Clusters of frozen snow cleaved to the windshield of my car after a night of alternating snow and freezing rain. It took 10 minutes to de-ice the vehicle, breakfast was sacrificed, and I arrived at...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Clusters of frozen snow cleaved to the windshield of my car after a night of alternating snow and freezing rain. It took 10 minutes to de-ice the vehicle, breakfast was sacrificed, and I arrived at...more
Lake County Community Foundation holds poverty awareness event
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, a standing-room-only crowd attended The Lake County Community Foundation's "Poverty: Right Now in Lake County" event held at the new Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital....more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, a standing-room-only crowd attended The Lake County Community Foundation's "Poverty: Right Now in Lake County" event held at the new Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital....more
Author says 'misunderstandings and biases' lead to rise in poverty across Lake County
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
According to the Lake County Community Foundation, which hosted the event, poverty has more than doubled in the suburbs in the last 25 years. On Tuesday, the large crowd in attendance heard from...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
According to the Lake County Community Foundation, which hosted the event, poverty has more than doubled in the suburbs in the last 25 years. On Tuesday, the large crowd in attendance heard from...more
Buffalo Grove creating method for tax-free donations to arts programs
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Buffalo Grove is moving ahead with the Waukegan-based Lake County Community Foundation on a proposal to create a special fund that would...more
Foundation: Lake County Community Foundation
Buffalo Grove is moving ahead with the Waukegan-based Lake County Community Foundation on a proposal to create a special fund that would...more
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