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Freeport Community Foundation

Freeport, Illinois  ·  EIN 300080762  ·  Private foundation

Freeport Community Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $515K in annual giving against $5.6M in assets. This page documents the 42 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Freeport Community Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$515K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.6M
Total assets
42
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Freeport Community Foundation funds

Freeport Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Freeport Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Misc Discretionary Allocations$253K2022
Misc Discretionary Allocations$236K2023
Misc Discretionary Allocations$184K2024
United Way of Northwest Il$114K2020
Northern Illinois Food Bank$38K2020
Jo Daviess Conservation Fdn$35K2020
Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy$25K2020
Contact of Northern Illinois$23K2018
Freeport Art Museum$21K2018
New Horzons Counseling Center$20K2020
Galena Area Ems District$20K2020
Timber Lake Playhouse$19K2020
Freeport Area Church Cooperative$19K2020
Captain Lincoln Sculpture Project$14K2018
Senior Resource Center$13K2018

Freeport Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$145K
2020$460K
2022$253K
2023$236K
2024$184K

How to apply for funding from Freeport Community Foundation

Freeport Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at fornwil.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Freeport Community Foundation

Does Freeport Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Freeport Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Freeport Community Foundation fund?
Freeport Community Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Misc Discretionary Allocations, Misc Discretionary Allocations, Misc Discretionary Allocations. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Freeport Community Foundation give in grants?
Freeport Community Foundation reported $515K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.3M over 42 grants.
Where is Freeport Community Foundation located?
Freeport Community Foundation is based in Freeport, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 300080762.
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About this profile. This page is built from Freeport Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Freeport Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.