Contributing to The Community Foundation ensures that your generosity addresses the most pressing needs in our community, creating a lasting impact for generations. Our Board of Directors and staff are dedicated to identifying current areas of need and directing funds to organizations that can maximize the effectiveness of grants.
Key Funds Within The Community Foundation:
- Foundation Operating Endowment Fund: Strengthen our capacity to provide vital philanthropic services across McHenry County. Contributions to this fund support The Community Foundation’s operations in perpetuity, ensuring we can continue our work.
- Foundation Granting Fund: This fund supports annual grants awarded to charitable organizations serving McHenry County through a competitive grant process, directly benefiting local initiatives and programs.
- GIVE360 Fund: Join a collaborative giving circle that pools resources to make a significant collective impact. With a minimum annual donation of $360, you become part of a community of donors committed to making a difference through annual grants.
- Women in Philanthropy Fund: Funded by women, this initiative supports organizations that serve women and girls in McHenry County, empowering those in our community who need it most.
By supporting The Community Foundation, you help address immediate needs and build a brighter future for McHenry County. Join us in making a meaningful difference!