Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS Established in 1985, the Community Foundation of Central Illinois is a philanthropic resource committed to connecting people who care with causes that matter.

3625 N. Sheridan Road Peoria, IL 61604 Phone: (309) 674-8730 Email:

andrea@communityfoundationci.org Website: www communityfoundationci org Facebook: @CommunityFoundationCI Instagram: @communityfoundation_ci LinkedIn: @company/community foundation-of-central-illinois

PRESIDENT & CEO Mark Roberts

OFFICERS Donald Forrest, Chair Chris Setti, Vice Chair Andrew Ryon, Treasurer Anne Fox, Secretary MEMBERS Dr Meenakshy Aiyer Dr Songo Dede Ron Givens Matt Gross Lea Anne Miller Becky Mills Shauna Musselman Stacy Peterson Michelle Sanders Tammy Waterworth Arthur Welch David Wiest Tammy Woods-Duvendack

funds that generate income through investments The income from endow ments is used to support the Foundation’s grantmaking activities and operating expenses 4. Community leadership : CFCI also plays a leadership role in our community We convene local leaders to address local needs and promote philanthropy 5. Fundraising : We solicit donations from individuals, corporations, and other organizations in our community The donations are then invested to generate income DID YOU KNOW? Since 1985, over $131,655,822 has been granted In 2022, CFCI awarded a total of $6,650,244 through 2,228 grants and provided $425,196 for 123 scholarships By the end of 2022, CFCI managed 449 funds In 2023, The Women’s Fund of Central Illinois is celebrating 30 years of impact, recently reaching a milestone of $1 million in the endowment

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and distributes charitable funds within a 50-mile radius of Peoria (excluding Knox and McLean counties) CFCI provides a way for people to support their local communities through charitable giving, helping to build stronger, more resilient communities over time WHAT WE DO: 1. Grantmaking and scholarships : CFCI distributes grants and scholarships to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and charities We have a board of directors and advisory committees that review applications and make funding decisions 2. Donor Services : CFCI works with donors to help them create charitable funds that reflect their philanthropic interests Donors can make a tax-deductible contribution to the Foundation, and the Foundation will manage the funds and distribute grants to nonprofits or scholarships to individuals on behalf of the donor 3. Endowment management : We manage endowments, which are permanent

KEY STAFF Michelle Cecil, Financial Assistant Sarah Fletcher, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives Andrea Ingwersen, Director of Communications Jeanette Wilson, Office Manager

HOW TO HELP Donations can be accepted by scanning the QR code or by mail to Community Foundation of Central Illinois, 3625 North Sheridan Road in Peoria, IL 61604. Individuals looking to support a specific CFCI fund or to start a new fund can call (309) 674-8730, or visit www.communityfoundationci.org/how-to-create-a-fund.

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