After receiving a record number of applications, the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln awarded $85,000 in scholarships last night! Congratulations to the 38 students who received new scholarships this year, and THANK YOU to all the generous donors who make this possible, to Westlake Photography for capturing the fun on camera, and to […]
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The Alliance of IL Community Foundations will meet Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1, 2013, in Rockford. Please arrive by 2:00 pm on Wednesday for meeting, cocktails, and dinner at Altamore’s. That alone is worth the trip! Thursday’s meeting will begin at 8:30 am at the Discovery Center, one of the nation’s premiere children’s
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Members of the Alliance attended “DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS and MISSION-DRIVEN LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS” presented by the Knight Digital Media Center, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, in partnership with the Chicago Community Trust. Knight Digital Media Center April 5-6 AGENDA 3-25rv
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This article tells what the newest generation of givers will be looking for when making decisions about their charitable dollars. Click here for the full article.
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Congratulations to Scott Witzig for being named the Morton Chamber of Commerce 2013 Distinguished Service Award Winner! Scott is the Executive Director of the Morton Community Foundation. When responding to various kudos, Scott replied, “Thank you all for your kind remarks. I am proud to live and serve in Morton, but also quite proud to
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Information on charitable deductions. From the Council on Foundations, this 2 page PDF file gives an update on recent 2013 legislation. Click here.
1/6/13 IRA Rollover update Read More »
“He plants trees to benefit another generation.” Caecilius Statius (220 BC – 168 BC)
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by Jim Baum — Past President of Community Foundation of Grundy County November 28, 2912 I want to share with you a service at the Community Foundation of Grundy County that might make sense for you this year because of the uncertainty of next year’s charitable deductions. Years ago, Carol and I set up
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By Devan Gagliardo — Program Director for Community Foundation of Grundy County If you make a wish, it might be granted Wish List project seeks to help area organizations As I write this, Santa is making his list and checking it twice. He’s finding out who is naughty and who is nice. While Santa
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