Community foundation · EIN 36-4402089
Community Foundation of Northern IL
Rockford, IL
Community Foundation of Northern IL is a community foundation based in Rockford, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $9.13M in grants paid across 509 grants, with $156M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Community Grants Annual Grant Pass-Thru, Ronald F Peterson Area Economic Development and The MILL Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Northern IL's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Community Foundation monitors the use of grant funds by confirming the 501(c)(3) status of recipient organizations (or determining local governmental entities) and the charitable purpose for which grants are made. Restricted grants require post-grant reporting from recipient organizations.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Attract, preserve and grow an endowment for the needs of the people of Northern Illinois
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Grants Annual Grant Pass-Thru | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $998,872 |
| Ronald F Peterson Area Economic Development | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $411,485 |
| The MILL Foundation | Loves Park, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $325,132 |
| CFNIL Education - Career Pathways Focus Committee | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $289,444 |
| Robert A Schlichting Family | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $262,717 |
| CFNIL Youth & Families Focus Committee | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $258,976 |
| Ronald F Peterson Area Economic Development | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $205,743 |
| Illinois Growth Enterprises | Loves Park, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $195,887 |
| Community Grants Annual Grant Pass-Thru | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $191,974 |
| CFNIL Sustainable Communities Focus Committee | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $182,807 |
| CFNIL Health Focus Committee | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $152,339 |
| CFNIL Arts & Humanities Focus Committee | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $137,105 |
| The Kjellstrom Family Foundation | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $132,205 |
| CFNIL Human Services 2 Focus Committee (Basic Needs Compassionate Support) | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $106,637 |
| William and Catherine McCoy Scholarship | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $105,461 |
| Walter D Williams Operating | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $105,155 |
| Carroll H Starr Endowment Challenge | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $100,000 |
| Stateline Down Syndrome Foundation Director Designated | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $100,000 |
| Friends of Nachusa Grasslands | Franklin Grove, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $99,667 |
| Jeremiah Development Endowment | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $89,195 |
| Ernest A Schlichting Scholarship | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $87,572 |
| Boylan Catholic High School | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $80,176 |
| Rockford University | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $77,967 |
| United Way of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $77,920 |
| Rockford University | Rockford, IL | For purposes as specified in a grant application, fund agreement or gift instrument. | $76,341 |
The 25 largest of 509 grants listed on the return. 261 grants to individuals ($513K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Northern IL accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Northern IL's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Northern IL give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $9,125,615 in grants paid (509 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Northern IL funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Community Grants Annual Grant Pass-Thru (IL), $999K, Ronald F Peterson Area Economic Development (IL), $411K, The MILL Foundation (IL), $325K, CFNIL Education - Career Pathways Focus Committee (IL), $289K and Robert A Schlichting Family (IL), $263K.