The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

Toward a Thriving Tomorrrow

Your generosity has allowed us to be keepers of hope and builders of opportunity throughout our region. While our nonprofit granting and leadership programs have built a strong foundation…

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Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Business concepts learned through the experiential CEO class are critical; the 21st century skills of problem-solving, teamwork, self-motivation, responsibility…

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As we look toward the next few years, we find ourselves filled with both deep gratitude for your unwavering support and tremendous excitement for what lies ahead for our Northwest Illinois communities. Your generosity has allowed us to be keepers of hope and builders...

Northwest Illinois CEO

Sep 25, 2025

Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program In an effort to keep young people in the area for workforce, entreprenurial enterprises and the overall business growth of Freeport, our local business community has partnered with Freeport High School (beginning in the...

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Announces Evolution of Team

Sep 3, 2025

The past couple of years have been a time of reflection and strategic thinking for The Foundation for Northwest Illinois. As part of that reflection and strategic movement forward, we are proud to announce promotions and title changes. “I am so proud to have such a...

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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.

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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.

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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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Our Mission: Inspiring Donors and Empowering Community Partners for a Stronger Northwest Illinois.