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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.

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. 

New Foundation Internship Program Announced

New Foundation Internship Program Announced

We're excited to announce that The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is accepting applications for the new Marketing & Communications Intern Program. The marketing & communications intern will provide support to The Foundation, including writing, material...

Gatsby Gala 2025: The Wrap-Up

Gatsby Gala 2025: The Wrap-Up

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois hosted the first ever Gatsby Gala at The Freeport Club on March 22.  Gatsby Gala proceeds benefit The Foundation for Northwest Illinois' Jane Addams Legacy Fund which provides support to nonprofit organizations working to elevate...

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…

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

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