Every year, Galesburg Community Foundation awards grants to regional nonprofits through its annual grant cycle, The Turnout. This year 41 nonprofit organizations who submitted proposals were fully funded for a total of $514,000. Director of Development Sarah Grant has more:
“So, the turnout is funded in a couple different ways. The first way is through what we call our impact fund. So, that’s our unrestricted fund at the Community Foundation and we’ve talked about before about how the foundation sort of generates revenue to be able to give grants and we spend a percentage of our income each year towards granting so there’s a budget from that. Then also of course we talked about we include our donor advisors that’s a large part of it they gave actually like nearly a third of what we granted out through this cycle this time. And then we have a couple other fun time field of Interest funds so you know we have a great request come in and maybe we have a field of interest fund that would match what the grant is asking for we can use those funds as well. I think those are the three fund types that we primarily use for that”
Grants for The Turnout come from the Community Foundation’s unrestricted Impact Fund and Field of Interest Funds along with contributions from generous community donors who hold Donor Advised Funds at the Community Foundation.
“The goal of The Turnout is to empower local nonprofits to tell their story and ask specifically for what they need to make their important work happen. This year represents a significant milestone and reflects the growing generosity of our community and donors, as well as their commitment to empowering our local organizations,” says Jillian Isaacson, Director of Grants and Programs.
Donor Advisors Increase Gifts to Nonprofits
This year, more than $514,000 was awarded to nonprofits, a record-breaking amount for the annual grant cycle. This was in part thanks to individuals and families with donor advised funds at the Community Foundation.
“It’s an honor to connect our donor advisors with causes they care about. The Turnout provides a unique opportunity to make donors aware of the needs of local nonprofits while also collaborating with them to make grants that make our region a great place to live,” says Sarah Grant, Director of Development.
To learn more about Donor Advised Funds or Field of Interest Funds, reach out to Sarah Grant at sgrant@yourgcf.org or call 309.344.8898.
See Who Received Grants
Turnout grants are awarded in four areas: arts, culture, and community enhancement; health and human services; education and workforce development; and nonprofit capacity, sustainability, and reinvention. The following 41 nonprofits will receive full funding for proposals submitted for the 2024 grant cycle:
Alternatives for the Older Adult, Caregiver Support Program
B.Y.E. Ambulance Service, Inc., Start the Heart – Take 3
Bishop Hill Heritage Association, 2025 Educational Programming
Blessings in a Backpack-Galesburg, Feeding Students: Addressing Escalating Food Expenses
CASA of West Central Illinois, Program Funding
Christmas in Action, Operations
Discovery Depot Children’s Museum, Smart from the Start
Eagle View Community Health System, Capacity Expansion
Family Planning Service of Western Illinois, Inc., Service for All
Galesburg Public Library, Mobility Enhancement
Galesburg Community Arts Center, Multigenerational Arts Education Access
Galesburg Community Chorus, Spring Concert Multimedia Symphony
Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter, Strategic Planning
Galesburg Symphony Society, 2024-2025 Symphony Series
GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities, Destination Discovery
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, Leadership Program
Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youth Mentoring Program
Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization (H.E.R.O.), Making a future in Forgotonia
Knox County Community Artisans, Administrative Coordinator
Knox County Housing Authority, REST: Restore, Energize, Strengthen, Transform
Knox Jazz Year, Educational Programing
Maple City Field of Dreams, Inc., Operations
Monmouth-Roseville Education Foundation, Guest Conductor
National Stearman Fly-In NFP Inc., External Sound System
Nova Singers, 2024-2025 Season
Prairie Players Civic Theatre, Operations
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc., Civil Legal Aid
Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, Operations
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois, Keeping Families Close
Roseville Kids Place, Operations
Special Olympics Illinois, Region F Spring Games/ Basketball Qualifying Tournament
The Orpheum Theatre, Youth Entertainment Series (YES)
Thrive Community Services, Senior Care in Knox County
Triumph Services Inc, Camp Kidz
TRoLS (Trail Riders of Lake Storey), 2024 Trol Goals
Turning Point Child Advocacy Center, Trauma Counseling Program Support
United C.U.S.D. #304, United Intermediate School Stage Curtains
United Way of Greater Warren County, Imagination Library & Beyond With Reading Unplugged / Born Learning Trails
Warren Achievement Center, Community Integration
Warren County Historical Society, The Great Nicola Magic Festival
Western Illinois University Foundation, Expanding Service Delivery with the Western Autism Center of Excellence
