In the News

Community Foundation Elects Officers and Board Members
CF Release - January 31, 2012

Two leaders in their communities were elected to the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area's Board of Directors during its annual meeting January 24. Eighteen people will serve the board in 2012.

More Than $21,000 awarded in Samantha's honor
CF Release - January 26, 2012

Today family and friends will honor Samantha Otte's memory by presenting $21,400 to 13 youth-oriented organizations. This marks the twelfth year for the grant awards. The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is hosting the brief program at 8:30 a.m. today.

Community Foundation Distributes $36,600 to Local Organizations
CF Release - December 31, 2011

The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area distributed more than $36,600 to 39 area nonprofit organizations from Agency and Designated Funds. Most of those grants were made last week.

Response reaps $1.4 million
CF Release - December 12, 2011

The final $100,000 received in a series of matches and support has reaped more than $1.4 million for the region.

Scholarship Established For Western High School
CF Release - November 21, 2011

A math scholarship honoring the memories of Marvin J Likes and Thomas Leo Likes has been established with Community Foundation of the Quincy Area. Scholarship applications will be handled by Western High School in Barry, Illinois. The scholarship will be directed to the recipient's college or university the first semester of his or her sophomore year and will be administered through the Community Foundation.

Philanthropy growing in tri-states
CF Release - November 15, 2011

Amidst dire economic news comes the realization that philanthropy is alive and well.

Pike County Announces Addition To Its Endowment Fund
CF Release - October 31, 2011

The Pike County Farm Bureau has made a $2,500 Foundation Grant to help build the Pike County Endowment Fund.

Community Foundation Awards Grants to Tri-State Organizations
CF Release - September 20, 2011

The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area awarded grants totaling more than $90,000 to 37 tri-state area not-for-profit organizations today. The grants, awarded from 26 endowment funds held at the Community Foundation, will support a wide range of local, charitable interests. The checks were awarded during a presentation at John Wood Community College's Kinscherff Adult Education Center, 122 N. 5th Street, Quincy, Illinois.

ADM and Stratas help with 'The Perfect Match'
CF Release - September 19, 2011

When Terry Myers was asked whether ADM and Stratas could assist the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area in securing a 1-to-1 capacity and sustainability match, it sparked an interest.

School Performing Arts Programs Receive Grants
CF Release - August 31, 2011

St. Dominic Catholic School, Quincy Christian School and St. Francis Solanus School were awarded grants today from the Mary Ridder Cherny Fund with the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area. The grants will boost the schools' performing arts programs.

Scholarship and Teacher Award Recipients
CF Release - July 21, 2011

The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area has awarded eight student scholarships and one teacher recognition award. The awards are funded from permanently endowed funds held with the Community Foundation. The funds provide the annual scholarships at an accredited post-secondary institution for a graduate or student of each respective high school or college. One fund also provides a teacher award. A portion of the earnings is reinvested in the funds for continued growth to provide future scholarships and awards.

Community Foundation Grant Applications Due June 1
CF Release - May 5, 2011

The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area is currently accepting online applications for its 2011 competitive grant program in the areas of Arts & Culture, Community Betterment, Education, Health and Human Services. Not-for-profit organizations serving the Community Foundation's 13-county area of Adams, Brown, Hancock, and Pike Counties in Illinois; Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls and Shelby Counties in Missouri; and Lee County in Iowa are eligible to apply.