Heritage Harbor Community Enhancement Fund

A charitable fund that every resident can contribute to, designed to strengthen the quality of life, beauty, and wellbeing of the entire resort community.

About the fund

Heritage Harbor Community Enhancement Fund

A charitable fund that every resident can contribute to, designed to strengthen the quality of life, beauty, and wellbeing of the entire resort community.

Type of fund

Fiscal Sponsorship

The Heritage Harbor Community Enhancement Fund allows residents to pool charitable gifts to support projects and initiatives within the resort community. It is a way for homeowners to invest directly in the place they live – improving amenities, supporting neighbors, and enhancing the overall resident experience.

  • It gives residents direct voice in shaping their community.
  • It creates a visible impact they can see and enjoy every day.
  • It builds a sense of shared ownership and pride.
  • It keeps the community vibrant, welcoming, and forward-moving.
  • It provides a tax-deductible way to invest in their own quality of life.

The Fund Can Support

  • Beautification projects Gardens, landscaping, public art, trail improvements, signage, gathering spaces.
  • Community amenities Benches, shade structures, wellness features, recreation enhancements, accessibility improvements.
  • Resident wellbeing programs Social activities, wellness initiatives, volunteer projects, community-building events.
  • Small grants to resident clubs or committees Seed money for arts groups, environmental committees, fitness groups, or cultural programs.
  • Good Neighbor micro-grants Resident-led ideas that strengthen connection, kindness, and community spirit.
  • Internal scholarships or recognition awards For staff, volunteers, or resident family members (if desired).
  • Emergency or safety enhancements AEDs, preparedness equipment, training programs.
Financial donations may also be mailed or made in person at our office 116 W. Lafayette Street, Suite 2, Ottawa, IL 61350. If you prefer to make a financial contribution by mail, please make your check payable to SRCCF. For more information about the Ottawa’s A Brush With History Fund, please contact (815)252-2906.

Donor Privacy & Rights

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 the donation site.