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Growing Together

 …philanthropy is powered by our need to connect with others, and by our desire for a better world. 

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Make an Impact • Leaving a Legacy

Giving to and through The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is one of the easiest ways you can be philanthropic and support your community. 

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Donors Secure 25% Income Tax Credit with Endowment Gifts

This law was passed in Spring 2024 and provides a 25% State of Illinois tax credit to donors who give to endowed funds at community foundations across Illinois who are in compliance with National Standards.

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Farm to Food Pantry Initiative Receives $45,000 Grant

Farm to Food Pantry Initiative Receives $45,000 Grant

Jul 9, 2025

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is excited to announce that the JDLF Collective has been awarded a $45,000 grant for their *Farm to Food Pantry* initiative which addresses food insecurity for families throughout Northwest Illinois. The JDLF Collective, located...

Growing Together: Philanthropy is for Everyone

Growing Together: Philanthropy is for Everyone

Jul 7, 2025

Anyone can be a philanthropist, because philanthropy is powered by our need to connect with others, and by our desire for a better world. That means anyone and everyone can get involved in local philanthropic efforts! The Foundation for Northwest Illinois partners...

Individuals & Families

The Foundation empowers our clients to deepen their philanthropic impact through personalized giving vehicles like donor designated funds, donor advised funds, memorials, and more.

Professional Advisors

The Foundation helps professional advisors connect their clients to locally focused philanthropic opportunities that really make a difference. With extensive knowledge of community needs and giving options, we enable you to better serve your clients by helping them achieve their charitable goals.

Nonprofits

The Foundation helps nonprofits carry out their work by awarding grants, forging community partnerships and educating community philanthropists and partners about the organizations most aligned with their charitable interests.

Michelle DeHaven-Quast, CEO

Michelle DeHaven-Quast is an executive leader with nearly 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. As CEO, she leads the Freeport Community Foundation in quest of fulfilling its mission, inspiring donors and empowering dommunity partners for a stronger Northwest Illinois. Read more…

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