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Whether you donate to an existing endowment or create your own, be assured that your passion is our purpose.
Support for charitable activities that benefit the people and places of northern Illinois. Over $1.7M is distributed each year through the Community Grants Program alone!
130+ Unique Scholarships, over $500K in awards, just ONE Application! Application open December 1 - February 1.
IL Gives Tax Credit Act
CFNIL is proud to be a Qualified Community Foundation (QCF) as required for the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act, providing significant benefits to taxpayers, nonprofits, and the communities of Illinois! Register for our FREE webinar »
Join Us: Dec 10, 2026!
Help us honor the individuals who have given back to our communities in extraordinary ways and organizations or initiatives that have made a big impact across Northern Illinois.
DCEO Grants Partnership
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is proud to administer $500,000 in State of Illinois funding through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and State Representative Dave Vella.