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Est.

2015

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $408,000 in grants paid to a single grantee in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SOLICIT PUBLIC FUNDING TO HELP SUPPORT THE ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU'S COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Total Funding Given
$408K
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$200.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$225K
R
Rebecca Francis
Board Member
J
John Groh
Board Member
T
Tiana McCall
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $201 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $408 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.