Grand Ridge Park Fiscal Sponsorship
The proposed improvements include installing a splash pad, lighting enhancements, pickleball courts, fitness equipment, horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, and more. The estimated cost for these enhancements exceeds $600,000. To help fund this project, Grand Ridge Village has applied for an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant, which would cover half of the […]
Logan’s Oasis Playground Fund
Melissa Crank of Streator is turning a family tragedy into a project that will benefit children and families in her hometown, but she needs public support to achieve the dream. Crank is partnering with the City of Streator and Starved Rock Country Community Foundation to create Logan’s Oasis Playground at Marilla Park. The site is […]
Grow Spring Valley
Formerly known as the Spring Valley Boosters, Grow Spring Valley comprises a dynamic assembly of residents and entrepreneurs committed to maximizing the potential of the city’s 5,400-strong community. The organization is unwavering in its dedication to reinvigorating the downtown area, expanding economic horizons to encompass Interstate 80, and enriching overall quality of life. Noteworthy contributions […]
Believe in Uganda Field of Interest Fund
From her first exposure to the people of Kohondo, Uganda, Debbie Damron of Ottawa was called to combat the sometimes-horrendous conditions plaguing the region: lack of clean water, food, hygiene, education, medical care, and disease prevention. Making matters worse, Debbie and her fellow traveler, Dianne Jamison, learned the only school in the region was no […]
Transforming Ugandan Farmers (TUF)
For many years, the Schmidt family, friends, and colleagues have worked tirelessly to support the poorest of the poor in the Kamwenge District of Uganda. Not only have the Schmidt’s, and a number of caring fellow travelers, visited the District on several occasions, they have made significant financial contributions of money, supplies and manpower to […]
The Giving Initiative
In the words of the fundholder, Erin Stuedemann… “Marseilles and Seneca are small in population and abundant in natural beauty. I’ve served these close-knit rural communities for decades, and I believe with the creation of this Designated Fund, I can make a positive impact in our community and so can you.”
Seneca Covid-19 Fund
Currently, we accept applications for assistance with rent, food, and utilities. If selected to receive a grant, we will need you to provide the appropriate payee and account information so that funds may be dispersed directly to the appropriate billing offices. You also may need to provide account statements, lease agreements, etc, so that the […]
Reimagine Mendota
There’s something special about every town: places, traditions, and attitudes. These all draw people to a place that they care about and live. Like many small towns, businesses have relocated, and numerous downtown stores remain empty. Unlike other communities though, Mendota has recently had fires that two of the three main street buildings in rubble. […]
Princeton Main Street Revitalization Fund
Currently, a community-based planning process, funded by the Richard Driehaus Foundation, is developing a renewed vision for Main Street, and a multiyear plan to improve the streetscape, public squares and historic buildings. Landmarks Illinois is coordinating the nomination of Princeton’s historic North and South Main business districts to the National Register of Historic Places, and […]
Pistol Shrimp Foundation Fiscal Sponsorship
Who are the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp? Founded in 2019 and named for the “deadliest animal on the planet,” the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are a collegiate wood bat baseball team that competes in the historic 18-team Prospect League that spans 7 Midwest states from Iowa to Pennsylvania and down to Tennessee. The team is […]
