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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Highland Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within its community by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $108.6K across 15 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

DEVELOP AND PROMOTE HIGHLAND COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Total Funding Given
$108.6K
2025
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.6K
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Kevin Hemann
Board Member
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Mark Korte
Board Member
K
Kevin Dewaele
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, North Carolina, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $109 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include RELEVANT PREGNANCY OPTIONS CENTER, CDH INTERNATIONAL, and ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.