What’s going on with The Community Foundation of Macon County

Meeting the Challenge

As a donor, you can help meet the growing needs of our community backed by the security of knowing The Community Foundation's vast knowledge will make the most of your financial gifts.

Building the capacity of our nonprofits

Capacity building enables Macon County nonprofit organizations and their staff to develop competencies and skills that can make them more effective and sustainable.

Feeling the Benefit

Giving through The Community Foundation lifts a financial barrier for many organizations and individuals, helping them to bring Macon County to new heights.

News & Events

Summer 23 Interns

Meet the Community Foundation's Summer Interns.

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All the Partners

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 70th Home.

CFMC board trustees and staff celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony with partners, The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois, Romano Company, and The Decatur Area Habitat For Humanity & ReStore to mark construction on the 70th Decatur Habitat for Humanity home on Wednesday.

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Save the Date: Do Something Great Awards August 2

Nominations are being accepted for the 7 award categories

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By The Numbers

Check out donor impact on Macon County!

$43 million+

Total Grants Awarded Since 2000

(and still growing!)
$694K+

Invested in Education

in 2022
$5.5 million +

Awarded in grants and scholarships

in 2022
4,327

Donors

since 2017
380+

Funds

managed
$369,833

Awarded to 62 Nonprofits

in May 2023
$46.5 million

Total Assets

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