Cedar Point, IL–The Village of Cedar Point, through a Starved Rock Country Community Foundation community grant, seeks to launch Mining for Music. In Mayor Kevin LaFollette’s words, Mining for Music will “honor Cedar Point’s coal mining heritage while transforming underutilized public space into a vibrant, welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.”

Save the date – July 10, 2026 – Tickets on sale June 8, 2026.

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.

Ottawa, IL–Graduating seniors from Princeton and Bureau Valley High Schools, along with St. Bede Academy who have enlisted in the military were recognized this May during commencement activities, where they were presented with financial support to cover the cost of items required by the military.

This month, we’re taking a closer look at two topics that may be gaining traction in your client conversations from the often-overlooked implications of divorce on charitable assets, to the evolving realities of tax law changes.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF) is pleased to announce the election of Derek Barichello to its Board of Directors in February 2026.

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.

Are you curious about how Community Foundations compare to Commercial and Private Foundations? Check out these comparison graphics!

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

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