The Freeport Community Foundation is a non-profit organization, 501(c)3, guided by community leaders who are dedicated to providing financial solutions for current and future community needs through cooperative philanthropy.

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide for the well- being of the citizens of Freeport and Northwest Illinois by accumulating assets in the form of permanent funds and prudently distributing income from those funds to charitable organizations.

The Freeport Community Foundation announces two grant cycles for the Community Needs and Matthew Marvin Fund:

The Foundation will host a  Grant Seekers meeting on February 8, 2012 from 12:00-1:00pm at the Foundation office. Please RSVP to fcf@aeroinc.net or by calling 815-801-3035.

Grant Due date: March 1, 2012

Awards announced: April  2, 2012

Grant Due date: October 1, 2012

Awards announced: November 1, 2012

The Foundation announces the John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Memorial Fund will award a grant(s) to eligible organizations in 2012! A Grant Seekers meeting will be held on April 18 2012 from 12:00-1:00 at the Foundation office.

Grant Due date: June 1, 2012

Award(s) announced: July 30, 2012

Click on Grants for further information and to download the Grant application and all required forms.

For questions contact Anne Cox, Executive Director at fcf@aeroinc.net or 815-801-3035.

Youth Advisory Council

The Freeport Community Foundation is proud to support the Youth Advisory Council! YAC was formed in 2009 and supported through generous donations from State Bank, Freeport Community Foundation, Jack Meyers and Sunrise Rotary. YAC is a group of area youth who are dedicated to leadership and philanthropy. Foundation staff and Board members mentor the group and guide the group through the grant making process. YAC will host a Family Fun Fair on January 29, 2012  from 1:00-5:00 pm at Freeport Lincoln Mall. The Fun Fair will  have games and prizes for kids, a Ping Pong Tournament for teens, silent auction and bake sale. Proceeds from this event will go towards Youth Advisory Council Grants.

The Youth Advisory Council & The Foundation announces 2012 YAC Grants!

Due Date: February 29, 2012 by 4:00 p.m. to the Foundation office.

To download a grant application and view criteria click on the grants section.
For further information contact the Foundation at fcf@aeroinc.net or 815-801-3035.