News & Announcements

Four regional Alliance members presented at the monthly meeting of the Suburban Chicago Planned Giving Council on Wednesday, September 17th. Sharon Stredde (CF of Fox River Valley), David McGowan (DuPage CF), Mike Trench (CF of Will County), and Julie Buck (CF of Grundy County) addressed an audience of 50 non-profits and professional advisors. The panel […]

Rick Manual is retiring as Executive Director of the Community Foundation of the Kankakee River Valley.  The board has begun their search.  Please help spread the word by sharing this link. Happy Retirement, Rick!!        

After conducting a nationwide search, the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend (CFGRB) Board of Directors has selected Sherry Ristau as their new President & Chief Executive Officer. “We welcome Sherry to CFGRB and the Quad Cities,” said Deann Thoms, Chair of the Board. “She brings the knowledge and experience we were looking for […]

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The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri welcomes two new staff members to help fulfill its mission of connecting people who care with causes that matter. Barbara Casady joined the Community Foundation staff as Program Coordinator, responsible for the Community Foundation’s grantmaking.  Jonathan O’Neal was hired as the Office Manager. “We are […]

The Moline Foundation awarded almost $21,000 in scholarships to 20 college-bound students this spring. The following scholarships were awarded:   Dolores A. Hulse-DiIulio Scholarship: Anna Henderson, Moline High School, $1,000.00. The scholarship provides funds to a female student graduating from Moline High School who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering or […]