by FNWIL | Sep 25, 2025 | Featured Stories, Northwest Illinois CEO
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...
by FNWIL | Sep 3, 2025 | Board of Directors, Featured Stories, Our Team
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...
by FNWIL | Aug 4, 2025 | Emergency Response Fund, Featured Stories, funds, News, Stronger Together
Community Foundations play a critical role in disaster response and recovery by channeling resources to affected areas and working with local nonprofits to address community needs. The Emergency Response Fund at The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is ready and...
by FNWIL | Jul 21, 2025 | Featured Stories, funds, Press Release, Stronger Together
Give to the Beth Winter Family Fund The Foundation of Northwest Illinois is pleased to announce the establishment of the Beth Winter Family Fund of Northwest Illinois. Through a generous donation from Winter Construction and the family of Beth Winter, nonprofit...
by FNWIL | Jul 7, 2025 | Featured Stories, fundraising, Stronger Together
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...
by FNWIL | Jun 19, 2025 | 2025 Community Impact, Featured Stories, Rural Vitality, Stronger Together
The 2025 Community Impact Grants totalling $89,230.00 have been awarded to 13 organizations throughout Northwest Illinois. These grants were distributed as part of The Foundation’s commitment to support initiatives that ultimately strengthen communities through the...