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Freeport Community Foundation
Marvin ∙ Wilson Community Needs Grant Application Deadline Extended
The Freeport Community Foundation has extended the deadline for the the annual 2023 Marvin ∙ Wilson Community Needs grant. The grant application process will close April 6 at 4pm. Application procedures and grant guidelines are available here.
Featured Fund: Northwest Illinois/Southwest Wisconsin Fund for Community Development
This Northwest Illinois/Southwest Wisconsin Fund for Community Development was established by John & Caryl Buford of Orangeville, Illinois in 2007. They believe in the benefits of endowment and want to inspire others to support local nonprofits that foster...
Grant Applications Continue to be Accepted through March 30
The Freeport Community Foundation continues to accept grant applications for the annual 2023 Marvin ∙ Wilson Community Needs grant cycle. The application process closes on March 30 at 4pm. Application procedures and grant guidelines are available HERE. Please...
Cocktails for a Cause: Event Recap
On February 24th, enthusiastic friends and supporters gathered for an evening of networking and elegant cocktails at The Freeport Club. Donations raised at our quarterly Cocktails for a Cause allows The Foundation to meet the most pressing needs of nonprofits who...
Amazon Discontinues Charity Program AmazonSmile
Organizations have been notified by Amazon this week that the company is discontinuing their charitable program, AmazonSmile. While they are not ending all of their philanthropic efforts including their affordable housing efforts, they intend to end the AmazonSmile...
Cocktails for a Cause: February 24 at The Freeport Club
Come out for Happy Hour at Mousie's Lounge in The Freeport Club on February 24th at 5 PM. Enjoy specialty cocktails while supporting the work of The Freeport Community Foundation. There is no admission fee, just an opportunity to network, connect with friends and have...
Freeport Community Foundation Announces Change to Grant Cycles: Accepting Applications for 2023 Community Needs Grants
The Freeport Community Foundation will be accepting grant applications for its now once-annual 2023 Marvin / Wilson Community Needs grant beginning January 30…
Press Release: Freeport Community Foundation Elevates Michelle DeHaven-Quast to CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Flashing-Clow, Community Relations Director Phone: (815) 801-3035 Email: pr@freeportcf.org The Freeport Community Foundation Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Michelle DeHaven-Quast has been appointed to the role of...
Press Release: Freeport Community Foundation Awards More than $30,000 in Grants to 20 Regional Food Pantries
The Freeport Community Foundation (FCF) has awarded grants to regional food pantries totaling more than $30,000…
Giving Tuesday and the Economic Impact of Nonprofits
Giving Tuesday was initiated in 2012 and is based on the very simple idea of doing good. As we deliberately head out for deals on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, the thought behind Giving Tuesday is to encourage people to do good and support...