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Since 1971, the Excalibur Award has been given to an individual who exemplifies excellence in community service. Joined in 1979 by the Excel...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is proud to administer $500,000 in State of Illinois funding through the Department of Commerc...

Help us Honor Excellence: Submit a Nomination! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Excalibur & Excelsior Awards! Help us honor the individ...

We want to hear from our community! To help us measure our impact and continue providing meaningful support to our partners, we invite you t...

Watch our Good Day Stateline interview, to let everyone know that our Community-Grants Applications are open now-August 20, 2026!

The CFNIL Non-profit Happy Hour is a relaxed networking event designed to bring together nonprofit professionals, community leaders, support...

The CFNIL Scholarship Awards Night—held on June 16, 2026—was a truly memorable celebration of achievement in our community. The evening brou...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) has awarded a grant to La Onda in support of the South Main Mercado, a community event...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is pleased to announce its 2026 scholarship awards: 273 total awards, including 203 in...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) invites you to experience creativity, connection, and local history at this year’s Spr...