Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Employee Directory

Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is a regional philanthropic organization based in Rockford, Illinois, founded in 1953 as Rockford Community Trust. It serves four counties in Northern Illinois—Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago—with a mission to inspire endowment and promote philanthropy for current and future community needs. In August 2025, CFNIL named James Patterson as its president, reflecting leadership continuity as it supports local philanthropy and community initiatives.
The organization manages more than $85 million in assets across more than 400 funds, with nearly 90% permanently endowed to provide perpetual funding for community needs in the four counties; investment income supports grants and scholarships. Through its Community Grants Program, CFNIL distributes funds across six focus areas—Arts & Humanities, Education, Health, Human Services, Sustainable Communities, and Youth & Families—to support local nonprofit work.

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