Young Philanthropists

Funding the Future - Together

Launched in 2006, Young Philanthropists invigorates community leaders to join together to be philanthropists and learn more about themselves as donors.

By pooling and leveraging our resources, we are creating greater community impact by growing the Future Fund – a permanent endowment fund at the Community Foundation that has awarded $149,000 to local programs that help children and youth. Grant awards are determined through a competitive process with members serving on the grant committee.

We host at least two events each year at no cost to members. The events are opportunities to meet other members, learn about local charitable causes and just have fun!

Membership is easy.

Simply complete the Reply Form and make an annual tax-deductible contribution of $125/person – 100% of which is directed to the Future Fund. You may also make your membership contribution online (please specify "Future Fund").

Annual membership contributions are due on or before December 31 of each calendar year. Anyone over the age of 21 and ‘young at heart’ is welcome to join, and new members are welcome at any time.

Download the Young Philanthropists brochure here.

For more information, email info@CFLL.org or call 217-789-4431.

The Future Fund is an endowment fund at the Community Foundation that was established in 2006 by the Young Philanthropists giving circle in order to create a permanent grantmaking resource for Sangamon County.

The purpose of the Future Fund is to provide financial support to organizations that address childhood development and education. Special consideration is given to collaborative programs that speak to recommendation(s) outlined in the Sangamon Success report and focus on serving less advantaged children in Sangamon County.