This is the slogan of many of America’s community foundations, created by the community foundations in Michigan.

You are on the home page for the community foundations of Illinois. It is a way for all of us to help you understand the breadth of the movement in our state and to help you find a foundation near you. Every community foundation as of July 1, 2003 is listed. We will update the list regularly because new community foundations are being established continually. Look on the next page for one in your area and click onto the hotlink to learn more.

Community foundations are the fastest growing philanthropic organizations in America. They provide opportunities to pool individual gifts into permanent local endowment funds for the benefit of the community. They provide maximum tax benefits, flexibility and efficiency for donors. They also provide donors with unparalleled local understanding of needs and knowledgeable decisions on grant making based on established criteria. Each also assures donors of accountability for the intelligent use of entrusted funds. If these qualities meet your needs, click on the community foundation in your area—and let’s talk.