The Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations is a professional, collaborative membership organized to:
· strengthen and promote organized philanthropy in the State of
· educate the public on the benefits, purpose and role of publicly-supported community foundations;
· assist and educate its members and other interested parties in order to facilitate and promote effective philanthropic grant making; and
· provide a forum for the exchange of information on philanthropic programs and issues affecting the charitable nonprofit sector in the State of
Why Community Foundations
Community foundations are nonprofit organizations established to meet the current and future needs of our local communities. We are also a trusted and valuable resource to individuals, families and their professional advisors.
Three distinct features
When you give through your community foundation...
You receive personalized service. We work closely with you to develop a giving approach that matches your personal interests. For example, we can help you establish a charitable fund in your name and remain actively involved in recommending uses for your fund. If you prefer, we can help you give anonymously.
You gain local expertise. Professional staff monitor all areas of community need – including human services, education, the environment, health care, the arts, and economic development. We can help you learn more about local agencies and programs that make a difference in the areas you care about most.
You support community leadership. We bring people and organizations together, convening diverse voices to address local issues and opportunities. Our business is building community.
