THE TURNOUT GRANT RECIPIENTS

Grants through The Turnout are awarded in four areas: arts, culture, and community enhancement; health and human services; education and workforce development; and nonprofit capacity, sustainability, and reinvention. The following 42 nonprofits received full funding for proposals submitted for the 2025 grant cycle:

  • Alternatives for the Older Adult, Alternatives Caregiver Support Program 
  • Bishop Hill Heritage Association, 2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Days 
  • Blessings in a Backpack, Feeding Students: Addressing the Escalating Food Prices 
  • Buchanan Center For the Arts, Constructing a Legacy 
  • Camp Big Sky, Living a Life Like Any Other 
  • CASA of West Central Illinois, CASA of West Central Illinois Program Funding 
  • Choral Dynamics of Galesburg, Inc, Choral Dynamics of Galesburg – Benefit concerts 
  • Crime Stoppers of Warren County Inc, P3tips Technology Upgrade 
  • Discovery Depot., Smart from the Start 
  • Family Outreach Community Center, Essential Staffing for Community Stability and Support 
  • First Assembly of God Church of Abingdon, Equipping the Abingdon Community Center 
  • Galesburg Community Chorus, 2025-2026 Season 
  • Galesburg CUSD #205., Keisha Cares 
  • Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter, Strategic Project Management for Enabled Growth and Increased Impact 
  • Galesburg Youth Athletic Club, Continuing Carlos’ Legacy 
  • Habitat for Humanity of Knox County, IL, Community Engagement & Sustainable Fundraising Initiative 
  • Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Program 
  • Henderson County Fair Association, Family Night 
  • Henderson County Health Department, Technology Update 
  • Henderson County Historical Society Inc., Strategic Planning & 50th Anniversary 
  • Henderson County Public Library District, Supporting Independent Reading with Talking Books 
  • Henderson County Rural Health Center, Eagle View Community Health, Eagle View Essential IT Updates 
  • Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization H.E.R.O., Making Forgotonia Better 
  • Knox County Community Artisans, Knox County Community Artisans Administrative Coordinator 
  • Knox County Housing Authority, REST: Restore, Energize, Strengthen, Transform 
  • Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Galesburg Children’s Services 
  • National Stearman Fly-In NFP Inc., National Stearman Fly-In Video Security Project 
  • Nova Singers, 2025 – 2026 Season 
  • Prairie Players Civic Theatre, Raise the Risers for Prairie Players Civic Theatre 
  • Prairie State Legal Services, Civil Legal Aid 
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois, A Home Away From Home 
  • Roseville Kids Place, Early Childhood 2025 Operations 
  • Special Olympics Illinois, Region F Spring Games 
  • Strom Center, Inc., Henderson County Direct Client Assistance 
  • The Orpheum Theatre, Youth Entertainment Series 
  • Thrive Community Services, Senior Care in Knox County 
  • Triumph Services, Inc., Camp Kidz Day Camp 
  • TROLS Inc., TROLSINC 2025 
  • Turning Point Child Advocacy Center, TPCAC – Counseling Program & Transportation Support 
  • Two Rivers Arts Council, Henderson County MultiGenerational Arts Activities 
  • Warren Achievement Center, Community Integration 
  • Warren County Treasurer, Warren County Sheriff’s Office trail cameras 

“We believe EVERY child deserves a voice in court and we are thrilled to have the backing of Galesburg Community Foundation with a grant from The Turnout.”

– Kelly Radeke, Executive Director, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of West Central Illinois

Jillian Isaacson

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To learn more about The Turnout and other grant opportunities, call Jillian Isaacson, Director of Grants & Programs, at 309.344.8898.

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Charitable Giving Coordinator

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Haley provides support to enhance the function and success of the Charitable Giving and Affiliate Teams. She ensures donors receive a personal approach to philanthropy through outstanding customer service by supporting charitable giving for donors and fund holders across the state.