The Women to Women Giving Circle has announced the dates of three spring-summer events. All of the events are free and open to the public. Read More.
IPCF Welcomes New Endowments
Virginia Schmult, a local literacy advocate, has established a new endowment at Illinois Prairie Community Foundation that will provide support for literacy and reading programs in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan Counties. Ms Schmult has been a volunteer tutor with STAR Adult Literacy for 15 years and a volunteer with Books to Benefit since the group's inception. "IPCF was a natural fit for my goals," said Ms Schmult. "Having the endowment here expands the reach to multiple programs and geographic areas."
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Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) Celebrates!
YEP members have had a very busy winter! In November they reviewed 20 grant applications for youth-focused programs. With $10,000 to grant and $57,000 in requested funding, the group had to make difficult decisions.
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Grants Update
IPCF is proud to financially assist many wonderful community programs and events through five annual competitive grant cycles. Here are a few that are currently in the news:
West Bloomington Active Garden received $4,000 from Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) to purchase supplies for the garden to help meet its full potential. Read more.
What Is a Donor Advised Fund?
Have you ever leafed through a program or annual report that lists donors and noticed an entry that says "Mary and John Jones Donor Advised Fund"? You may have thought, "What in the world is that?"
