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 […]
Ottawa/Naplate Tornado Relief Fund
100% of contributions made to Disaster Relief Funds are used for LOCAL recovery efforts and no administrative fees assessed against the Fund. The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation will coordinate disaster relief efforts with other appropriate agencies in the community. All financial contributions made for Disaster Recovery will be restricted for use ONLY for local […]
Ottawa Community Events Fund
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Leadership Fund
The Donor Advised Fund is a flexible, efficient way to facilitate charitable contributions from the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce for economic development. Dollars in the fund will be invested along with the other assets of SRCCF. Gifts to the OACC Community Leadership Fund are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
Oakland Cemetery Preservation Fund
Honor those who are buried there by contributing to the continual upkeep of the grounds. Your gift to support the work of a very small, but dedicated team of concerned residents who maintain the Cemetery is greatly appreciated.
