Featured Fund Archives | The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

Richard Drogosz: In Memoriam

by The Foundation | Oct 5, 2023 | Board of Directors, Featured Fund, Featured Stories, Legacy

Richard “Dick” Joseph Drogosz, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village with his family by his side. He was born March 18, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of Francis and Estelle (Matuch) Drogosz....

PRESS RELEASE: Organization Changes Name to The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

by The Foundation | Jun 29, 2023 | Featured Fund, Featured Stories, Grants, News, Press Release

Contact: Sarah Flashing-Clow, Community Relations Director Phone: (815) 801-3035 Email: sarah@forNWIL.org [FREEPORT, IL – June 29, 2023] – The Freeport Community Foundation is now The Foundation for Northwest Illinois, the organization announced Wednesday, June 28 at...

Featured Fund: Northwest Illinois/Southwest Wisconsin Fund for Community Development

by The Foundation | Mar 6, 2023 | Featured Fund, funds, News

This Northwest Illinois/Southwest Wisconsin Fund for Community Development was established by John & Caryl Buford of Orangeville, Illinois in 2007. They believe in the benefits of endowment and want to inspire others to support local nonprofits that foster...