Reginald Mari Jr. spent a lifetime sharing lessons about investing, education, and generosity with his niece and nephews. After his death, they used a financial gift he left them to create the Rose & Reginald Mari Fund at the Community Foundation, honoring their grandparents – Reginald Jr.’s parents – by helping Springfield-area students reach their educational potential. Read more HERE.
The Bretscher Family Keep Pets in our Lives Fund, established by Dr. Mary Bretscher, helps keep beloved pets in their homes when a caretaker may be struggling to afford necessary care or are at risk of losing them due to financial hardship. Read more HERE.
For decades, American Legion Post 32 has supported veterans and their families across Central Illinois. Through the American Legion Post 32 Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation, members are extending that legacy of service to a new generation by helping students with military family connections pursue their educational goals. Read more HERE.
Through the Carmen & Jack Pfeiffer Fund, the Pfieffer family is investing in the organizations and opportunities that strengthen the community they’ve called home for decades — and supporting future generations along the way. Read more HERE.
There are many ways to give through the Community Foundation.
Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program – A tax-saving incentive to encourage charitable giving and offers a 25% State of Illinois tax credit to Illinois taxpayers who make a gift to eligible endowment funds at the Community Foundation.
In order to issue a grant from your fund, a donor recommendation form must be submitted.
The Fund Portal provides fund advisors with 24/7 access to their fund.
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To register for the Fund Portal, please contact Betsy Weidner at 217-789-4431 or weidner@CFLL.org