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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...

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

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) invites you to experience creativity, connection, and local history at this year’s Spr...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois invites you to join us for our annual Scholarship Awards Night on June 16, 2026, an evening de...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is excited to announce the Community Grants Program application opening for the 2025 c...

CFNIL will be marching in the 2025 Rockford Pride Parade, and we invite all friends of CFNIL to join us! The second-annual official Rockford...

The In Youth We Trust (IYWT) Council has completed its second of two grant cycles for the 2024-2025 school year and selected six organizatio...