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.

Some lives leave a quiet imprint. Others continue teaching long after the classroom is empty.

The focus of February’s Trending Topics 2 is real estate as an underutilized charitable asset and how you can lean on us as you explore key planning considerations, technical requirements, and opportunities for converting real estate into flexible charitable tools.

The Seneca community recently lost a community-minded farmer, but his family has decided to perpetuate his legacy through the establishment of a grant-based, community fund in partnership with the Starved Rock County Community Foundation.

Navigating clients’ life transitions, the Post Office’s year-end surprise, and real estate as a charitable planning tool.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Support Our Soldiers Field of Interest Fund.

On behalf of generous individuals, SRCCF administers a scholarship program each year to help students pursue their dreams and goals at colleges and universities following high school graduation. The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2026 educational scholarships.

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.

Dust off your boots and get ready for a high-energy night of live country music, dancing, a country-style buffet, auctions, and unforgettable fun — all supporting scholarships, grants, and community programs through the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.

As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration, we launched a special appeal — and our community responded with incredible generosity. We are honored to recognize the donors who contributed to this milestone campaign.

Don’t miss our new YouTube channel to enable donors, nonprofit partners, and community members to stay informed, inspired, and connected.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF) is honored to receive state approval as a Qualified Community Foundation (QCF) for the new Illinois Gives initiative.

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

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