THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY
Decatur, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
37-1372729
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Decatur, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
37-1372729
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Macon County is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Illinois. In the filing year 2024, it distributed a total of $5.7 million across 209 grantees. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engagement can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT THE PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF DONORS WITH THE NEEDS OF MACON COUNTY, AND THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY FUND
$2.7M
7%
URSULINE ACADEMY OF ST TERESA
$1.7M
4%
RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$1.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
144
Median 1st year grant
$10.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY?
No. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY give?
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Florida, and California. 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 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY 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 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $5.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY awarded grants to about 210 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHEAST COMMUNITY FUND, URSULINE ACADEMY OF ST TERESA, and RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY?
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.