The Galesburg Community Foundation has announced its 2025 Turnout Grant Cycle recipients, awarding a record $550,000 to 42 nonprofit organizations serving Knox, Warren, and Henderson counties.
Turnout grants utilize resources from the Community Foundation’s unrestricted Impact Fund and Field of Interest Funds along with contributions from generous community donors who hold Donor Advised Funds at the Community Foundation.
“The Turnout is designed to elevate the voices of local nonprofits and provide them with a platform to clearly express their needs,” said Josh Gibb, President and CEO of Galesburg Community Foundation. “It reflects the power of connecting donors directly with the work happening in our communities and their shared commitment to strengthening the region through meaningful, responsive grantmaking.”
This year, more than $550,000 was awarded to nonprofits, the most ever awarded through the annual grant cycle. This was due in large part to individuals and families with donor-advised funds at the Community Foundation.
“It is an honor to facilitate connections between our donor advisors and causes they care about in our community,” said Sarah Grant, Director of Development. “The Turnout offers a unique opportunity to elevate local nonprofit work while engaging donors in strategic grantmaking that enhances the quality of life across our region.”
To learn more about starting a Donor Advised or Field of Interest Fund, reach out to Sarah Grant at sgrant@yourgcf.org or call 309.344.8898.
See who received grants
Turnout grants support programs and projects in four areas: arts, culture, and community enhancement; health and human services; education and workforce development; and nonprofit capacity, sustainability, and reinvention. The following 42 nonprofits will receive full funding for proposals submitted for the 2025 grant cycle:
- Alternatives for the Older Adult, Alternatives Caregiver Support Program
- Bishop Hill Heritage Association, 2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Days
- Blessings in a Backpack, Feeding Students: Addressing the Escalating Food Prices
- Buchanan Center For the Arts, Constructing a Legacy
- Camp Big Sky, Living a Life Like Any Other
- CASA of West Central Illinois, CASA of West Central Illinois Program Funding
- Choral Dynamics of Galesburg, Inc, Choral Dynamics of Galesburg – Benefit concerts
- Crime Stoppers of Warren County Inc, P3tips Technology Upgrade
- Discovery Depot., Smart from the Start
- Family Outreach Community Center, Essential Staffing for Community Stability and Support
- First Assembly of God Church of Abingdon, Equipping the Abingdon Community Center
- Galesburg Community Chorus, 2025-2026 Season
- Galesburg CUSD #205., Keisha Cares
- Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter, Strategic Project Management for Enabled Growth and Increased Impact
- Galesburg Youth Athletic Club, Continuing Carlos’ Legacy
- Habitat for Humanity of Knox County, IL, Community Engagement & Sustainable Fundraising Initiative
- Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Program
- Henderson County Fair Association, Family Night
- Henderson County Health Department, Technology Update
- Henderson County Historical Society Inc., Strategic Planning & 50th Anniversary
- Henderson County Public Library District, Supporting Independent Reading with Talking Books
- Henderson County Rural Health Center, Eagle View Community Health, Eagle View Essential IT Updates
- Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization H.E.R.O., Making Forgotonia Better
- Knox County Community Artisans, Knox County Community Artisans Administrative
- Coordinator
- Knox County Housing Authority, REST: Restore, Energize, Strengthen, Transform
- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Galesburg Children’s Services
- National Stearman Fly-In NFP Inc., National Stearman Fly-In Video Security Project
- Nova Singers, 2025 – 2026 Season
- Prairie Players Civic Theatre, Raise the Risers for Prairie Players Civic Theatre
- Prairie State Legal Services, Civil Legal Aid
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois, A Home Away From Home
- Roseville Kids Place, Early Childhood 2025 Operations
- Special Olympics Illinois, Region F Spring Games
- Strom Center, Inc., Henderson County Direct Client Assistance
- The Orpheum Theatre, Youth Entertainment Series
- Thrive Community Services, Senior Care in Knox County
- Triumph Services, Inc., Camp Kidz Day Camp
- TROLS Inc., TROLSINC 2025
- Turning Point Child Advocacy Center, TPCAC – Counseling Program & Transportation Support
- Two Rivers Arts Council, Henderson County MultiGenerational Arts Activities
- Warren Achievement Center, Community Integration
- Warren County Treasurer, Warren County Sheriff’s Office trail cameras