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 Land of Lincoln Pink Warriors Fund supports organizations treating local breast cancer patients who need financial assistance during treatment for expenses not typically covered by insurance. Read more HERE.
After more than two decades of involvement with the Community Foundation, Mary Loken's passion for giving back to her community remains as strong as ever. She and her family recently established the Loken Family Education Endowment Fund to support educational programs. Read more HERE.
Established in the memory of Nicholas DeBrun, the Nicholas DeBrun Hands on Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students who are graduating seniors from Morrisonville High School in Morrisonville, IL. Read more HERE.
For decades, Altrusa members in the tri-county area have been committed to promoting education, literacy, and service in the community. That commitment will now continue in a new way through the Najim Altrusa Education Endowment Fund. Read more HERE.
After a lifetime of giving back, Mike and Linda Luepke are creating a lasting legacy through the Mike and Linda Luepke Fund that will continue supporting the local causes they care about and strengthening the community for years ahead. 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