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Galesburg Community Foundation

Galesburg, Illinois  ·  EIN 371159944  ·  Private foundation

Based in Galesburg, Illinois, Galesburg Community Foundation has awarded $9.6M across 72 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to See Attachment of. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$36.4M
Total assets
72
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Galesburg Community Foundation funds

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

Community Improvement

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment of
TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST ORGS IN COMMUNITY
Galesburg, IL$2.4M2022
See Attachment of
TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST ORGS IN COMMUNITY
Galesburg, IL$2.0M2024
See Attachment of
TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST ORGS IN COMMUNITY
Galesburg, IL$1.8M2023
See Attachment of
TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST ORGS IN COMMUNITY
Galesburg, IL$788K2020
See Attachment of
TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST ORGS IN COMMUNITY
Galesburg, IL$749K2019
City of Galesburg
RECREATION
Galesburg, IL$324K2017
Carl Sandburg College
EDUCATION
Galesburg, IL$293K2017
Carl Sandburg College
EDUCATION
Galesburg, IL$289K2018
Forefront
NONPROFIT PROGRAMMING
Chicago, IL$120K2018
Williamsfield Parks Association
ARTS
Williamsfield, IL$92K2018
Knox County YMCA
EDUCATION
Galesburg, IL$62K2017
The Orpheum Theatre
YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
Galesburg, IL$54K2017
Williamsfield Parks Association
ARTS
Williamsfield, IL$46K2017
Discovery Depot
CONSTRUCTION OF PARK
Galesburg, IL$36K2018
Kccdd Inc
INDIVIDUAL IMPROVEMENT & DEVELPOMENT
Galesburg, IL$30K2018

Galesburg Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.0M
2018$895K
2019$749K
2020$788K
2022$2.4M
2023$1.8M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Galesburg Community Foundation

Galesburg 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 yourgcf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Galesburg Community Foundation

Does Galesburg Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Galesburg 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 Galesburg Community Foundation fund?
Galesburg Community Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include See Attachment of, See Attachment of, See Attachment of. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Galesburg Community Foundation give in grants?
Galesburg Community Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.6M over 72 grants.
Where is Galesburg Community Foundation located?
Galesburg Community Foundation is based in Galesburg, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371159944.
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About this profile. This page is built from Galesburg 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 Galesburg Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.