Year-End Giving and Granting
The holiday season is here, and it’s time for year-end giving and granting. Here are a few reminders to keep in mind as you finalize your year-end plans.
Galesburg Community Foundation Earns National Standards Re-Accreditation from the National Council on Foundations
Galesburg Community Foundation recently received National Standards re-accreditation from the National Council on Foundations. Community Foundation National Standards establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. Galesburg Community Foundation originally earned accreditation in 2010. Accreditation must be re-established every three years through a comprehensive assessment process, requiring community foundations to document their policies for […]
Galesburg Community Foundation Celebrates Addition of Henderson County into Service Area
Galesburg Community Foundation is proud to announce its service area will now include all of Henderson County. To celebrate this milestone, the Community Foundation has awarded grants to thirteen nonprofit organizations located in or serving Henderson County. In partnership with the Twomey Foundation and the Cavins Family Foundation Fund, a total of $100,000 was awarded […]
5 Reminders for Year End Giving
As the year comes to a close, now is a good time to take a moment to reflect on how you can make a difference in your community. One way to make a positive impact is by donating in honor of a friend or loved one. It’s a gift that always fits perfectly! Here are […]
A Legacy of Generosity and Impact: Galesburg Community Foundation Launches “Land to Legacy” Program
Galesburg Community Foundation is proud to announce the formalization of its farmland retention program, “Land to Legacy,” made possible through a gift from the estate of Anna Sophia Johnson. Anna’s gift, valued at approximately $8.5 million, marks the largest estate gift in the Foundation’s 20-year history, and includes farmland, which nearly doubles the amount of […]
