Each year, Community Funds in Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield award grants through their annual community grant cycle.
Developed by local residents, Community Funds are built through gifts from individuals who love their communities. They are funds of Galesburg Community Foundation and are guided by local advisory boards who are empowered to award grants that positively impact their communities and residents. All 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charities, churches, schools, and government agencies, serving these communities were eligible to apply.
This year, more than $35,000, including nearly $10,000 of co-grants, was awarded to local nonprofits. In addition to community grants, Community Funds and other cooperating funds supported local teachers by offering mini grants to enhance the classroom experience. More than $14,000 was awarded, supporting 31 teachers among the Knoxville, Monmouth-Roseville, United, and Williamsfield School Districts.
“These grants show what’s possible when local people come together with a shared purpose” says Jillian Isaacson, Galesburg Community Foundation Director of Grants and Programs. Community Funds continue to strengthen our region by supporting local organizations through granting to address needs within their own communities.”
The following organizations received funding through the community grant cycle:
Alexis Community Fund Grants
- Alexis Fire Department, Operations
- Alexis Museum, Stairway Lift
- Alexis United Presbyterian Church, Accessible Restroom
- CASA of West Central Illinois, Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Supervision
- Triumph Services, Inc., Camp Kidz
- Warren County YMCA, Camp Meskwaki Campus Project
Knoxville Community Fund Grants
- Knoxville CUSD #202, Blessings in a Backpack
- Grace Lutheran Church, Grace Little Food Pantry
- Knoxville Community Food Pantry, Operations
- CASA of West Central Illinois, Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Supervision
- Galesburg Youth Athletic Club, Continuing Carlos’ Legacy
- Triumph Services, Inc., Camp Kidz
- Knoxville CUSD #202, Sunshine Fund Attendance Initiative
- FTC Team 23690 TMT, Robotics Team Support
- Knoxville CUSD #202, Project Graduation
Monmouth Community Fund
- Warren County Public Library District, Summer Reading Program 2025
- Buchanan Center for the Arts, Arts for All Programming
- CASA of West Central Illinois, Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Supervision
- Warren County YMCA, Camp Meskwaki Building Enhancement
- First Christian Church, FCC Food Pantry Glass Door Cooler and Freezer
- Highpoint Church, Community Thanksgiving Dinner
- Warren County Historical Society, Museum Collections Storage Expansion
Roseville Community Fund
- Village of Roseville, Downtown Flowers
- CASA of West Central Illinois, Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Supervision
- Warren County Historical Society, Museum Collections Storage Expansion
- Triumph Services, Inc., Camp Kidz
Williamsfield Community Fund
- Spoon River National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Vietnam Veteran Diaries
- CASA of West Central Illinois, Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Supervision
- Williamsfield Fire Protection District, Multi-Band Portable Radio
For more information about Community Fund grants for nonprofits or teachers, contact Jillian Isaacson at info@yourgcf.org or
309-344-8898.
