Join Our Team: Manager at Community Treasures Thrift Store
Community Treasures is a thrift shop owned by Galesburg Community Foundation. The Thrift Store manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations, including staff and volunteer supervision, customer and donor relations, oversight and cash handling procedures, product management, and policy enforcement. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with occasional weekends required.
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 […]
Meet Our New Communications Manager
Sometimes the perfect job just finds you, and for Karsyn Bennett of Williamsfield, that opportunity came right on time
Turnout Awards Grants to 41 Nonprofits
Every year, Galesburg Community Foundation awards grants to regional nonprofits through its annual grant cycle, The Turnout. This year 41 nonprofit organizations who submitted proposals were fully funded. Grants for The Turnout come from the Community Foundation’s unrestricted Impact Fund and Field of Interest Funds along with contributions from generous community donors who hold Donor […]
Illinois Passes ‘Illinois Gives’ Tax Credit to Boost Charitable Contributions and Endowment Sustainability
The General Assembly has enacted the Illinois Gives Tax Credit (“Illinois Gives”).
2024 Turnout Grant Cycle Opens May 1
The Turnout is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charities, including schools and government agencies serving Knox and Warren Counties. The online application opens at noon on Wednesday, May 1, and closes at 4 pm on Wednesday, May 15. Information on application requirements can be found at YourGCF.org/Turnout, which is also where the grant application will be available […]
Two Scholarships for Galesburg High School students now administered by Galesburg Community Foundation
Galesburg Community Foundation will now be administering two scholarships for Galesburg High School seniors, the Dolores M. Ryner Business Scholarship and Verna May Sargent Scholarship.
Nonprofits and Teachers encouraged to apply for Community Fund grants from March 1-22
From March 1-22, nonprofit organizations in Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield are encouraged to apply for community grants.
Apply for student scholarships from February 1 to March 1
High school seniors and college students from the region can apply for scholarships through Galesburg Community Foundation from February 1 to March 1.
Joshua Gibb Elected President of State Community Foundation Alliance
At its annual meeting in Galesburg, Joshua Gibb, Galesburg Community Foundation President & CEO, was elected President of the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations.
