Join Our Team: Director of Strategic Programs & Community Partnerships
The Director of Strategic Programs & Community Partnerships is a forward-facing leadership position that drives community engagement, strategic initiatives, and nonprofit development. This role plays a critical part in advancing the Community Foundation’s mission and organizational growth through relationship-building, strategic program design, grantmaking, and collaboration with the Development Office.
Join Our Team: Assistant Manager at Community Treasures Thrift Store
Community Treasures is a thrift shop owned by Galesburg Community Foundation. TThe Assistant Manager supports the Thrift Store Manager in carrying out the day-to-day operations of Community Treasures, a non-profit thrift shop that reflects the Galesburg Community Foundation’s “full circle of philanthropy.” Donors contribute gently used items, volunteers transform those gifts into a fair and welcoming retail experience, and proceeds return to the community through the Foundation’s grantmaking. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with occasional weekends required.
Meet Amy Thompson: Galesburg Community Foundation’s Newest Board Member
Galesburg Community Foundation is thrilled to welcome Amy Thompson to our Board of Directors!
The Turnout Awards Grants to 42 Nonprofits
Every year, Galesburg Community Foundation awards grants to regional nonprofits through its annual grant cycle, The Turnout. This year, 42 nonprofit organizations from Knox, Warren, and Henderson counties were fully funded, totaling more than $550,000.
Meet the New Manager of Community Treasures Thrift Store
What began as a shopper and volunteer, has grown into a new opportunity for leadership at Community Treasures, the thrift store owned and operated by Galesburg Community Foundation. Maureen Fesler, a longtime supporter and volunteer at the shop, has been named its new manager. Fesler, a Galesburg native, grew up watching her mother run […]
Local Community Funds Award 29 grants to charitable organizations
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.
Strengthening Local Initiatives Through Community Fund Granting
The Community Fund grant cycle is open from March 3-21. Nonprofits and other charitable organizations serving the residents of Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield are encouraged to apply.
A new state income tax credit program for Illinois Donors: The Illinois Gives Tax Credit
As of January 1, 2025, Illinois donors can now receive a 25% state income tax credit for gifts made to eligible permanent endowment funds at Qualified Community Foundations. Galesburg Community Foundation is proud to be approved by the Illinois Department of Revenue as a Qualified Community Foundation, as required for the Illinois Gives Tax Credit […]