CFMC Updates

Please contact us at 815.338.4483 or visit our office at 33 E. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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The Beth O’Hagan Ryan Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation for McHenry County, in partnership with Woodstock librarians Maggie Crane, Martha Hansen and Carrie Zamorano and the family of Beth O’Hagan Ryan, is proud to announce the establishment of the Beth O’Hagan Ryan Memorial Scholarship.

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Illinois Gives

The Community Foundation for McHenry County is excited to announce the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act which incentivizes up to $100 million in new charitable giving over the next five years... 

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Over $1.5 Million in Grants and Scholarships Awarded!

The Community Foundation for McHenry County is proud to announce the distribution of $766,000 in grant and $47,500 in scholarship funding as part of its annual competitive grant cycle, along with an additional $690,000 to five organizations through its Transformational Grants.

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2025 Annual Report: For McHenry County. Forever.

The Community Foundation for McHenry County is proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, reflecting a year of generosity, partnership, and lasting local impact.

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Women in Philanthropy hosts Giving Your Way

The Community Foundation for McHenry County recently hosted a Women in Philanthropy gathering, Giving Your Way, an evening designed to help women reflect on their personal approach to giving and the impact they hope to make.

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The Community Foundation for McHenry County Achieves National Accreditation

The Community Foundation for McHenry County (CFMC) is proud to announce that we have received accreditation through the Community Foundations National Standards program. This recognition signifies that CFMC meets the highest standards for philanthropic excellence, transparency, and accountability.

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Illinois Local News Submit – Supporting Local News Through Philanthropy 

The Community Foundation’s Executive Director, Amy Hernon, and Director of Philanthropy, Jessica Rizza, recently had the privilege of attending the Illinois Local News Summit, hosted by Press Forward Chicago and Press Forward Springfield.

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