Through the generosity of local donors who care deeply about the advanced education of local youth, the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is pleased to honor our scholarship recipients. The Board of Directors and staff of SRCCF would like to extend their sincere thanks to the donors who made these scholarships possible and congratulations to the recipients.

As a Regional Arts Partner for the Illinois Arts Council, the SRCCF was honored to host the Creative Projects Grant Workshop at the Ottawa Center for the Arts on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

At the SRCCF, we’re honored to work alongside attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors who help clients turn charitable intentions into meaningful impact. Whether you’re navigating clients’ complex life events, exploring advanced planning strategies, or responding to changes in the tax landscape, your role is critical in shaping outcomes that benefit both your clients and the community.

Join us at the Jordan Block in Ottawa or run / walk virtually to raise money for local mental health resources.

On June 11, 2026 Streator, Illinois and its surrounding areas were struck by a devastating tornado. The storm damaged at least 79 homes, with 44 homes having severe or complete destruction. Other significant damages occurred, some yet to be determined.

WIN’s Trivia Night has been postponed. Stay tuned for details on WIN’s next event.

Join in the FUN and raise some FUNDS for the Women Inspired Network Scholarship for Young Women Leaders. Through the generosity of local women who care about causes that positively impact women and children, WIN has awarded $120,000 in grants and scholarships since its founding.

Responsive. Broad-based. Philanthropic. Those are three of the “purposes” or characteristics outlined in the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation by-laws—guidelines we live by. Since 2015, SRCCF has championed the arts, education, entrepreneurship, preservation, the environment, physical and mental health, humanities, human services, and disaster relief.

We protect your confidentiality. The SRCCF does not share donor names, gift amounts, or fund-specific giving information to partner organizations, or any outside party, Donors may choose to share their own giving information directly with those organizations, but such disclosures will never come from SRCCF. Anonymous giving is always supported and respected.

We may share donor information with the specific fundholder upon request. If you do not want your gift information shared, please select the Opt Out option on when making a donation.

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Far beyond the scope of mainstream philanthropy, ELEV̅ATE is a collaborative participatory giving circle approach to philanthropy established to bring together members of our community to collectively support the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.

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“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give” – Winston Churchill

Recipients of grants, scholarships, or disaster funds from the SRCCF to date