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.

Join us for Nonprofit Happy Hour 2025!
This year Nonprofit Happy Hour celebrates the biggest and brightest local stars: nonprofit workers! Please join us August 7!

Community Grants 2025 are Underway!
Nonprofits serving Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties are invited to apply for Community Grants, CFNIL's largest and broadest grantmaking program.

Announcing the CFNIL Scholarship Class of 2025
Today we are thrilled to announce the full roster of 2025 CFNIL Scholarship Recipients: 217 students from 41 schools awarded over $540,000!