Galesburg Public Library Foundation Announces Endowment Partnership with Galesburg Community Foundation
Galesburg Public Library Foundation is proud to share that the Library Foundation Board of Directors has made a significant decision to establish endowment funds at Galesburg Community Foundation, for designated purposes of the Library and the Library Foundation.
Illinois Gives Q&A with Dustin Courson, CPA
Beginning in 2025, the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act is designed to encourage charitable giving by offering eligible donors a state income tax credit. To provide clarity on how the program works and its benefits, we spoke with Dustin Courson, CPA, at Courson & Associates, LLC., about what donors should know when considering participation. Q. […]
Galesburg Community Arts Center Endowment Match
Galesburg Community Foundation is offering a 2 for 1 matching grant to build the Arts Center’s endowment. For every $2 donated, Galesburg Community Foundation will donate $1, giving the organization an opportunity to raise a total of $300,000 toward its $1.5 million endowment goal.
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 […]