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Illinois Prairie Community Foundation connects generosity to local impact by stewarding resources, cultivating partnerships and fostering equity across our region. We empower individuals, families and organizations to create meaningful change — today and for generations to come.

News

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IPCF Accepting Grant Applications in February

4 Grant Cycles: General, Arts & Culture, Jewish Education and Civic Engagement BLOOMINGTON, IL – Illinois Prairie Community ...

IPCF Awards Grants to 22 Local Nonprofit Programs

Twenty-two local nonprofit programs have been awarded a total of $101,830 in grants through the Women to Women ...

IPCF Receives National Recognition

Local Organization Accredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards  BLOOMINGTON, IL – Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF) recently received accreditation ...

Success Stories

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Prairie Fire Theatre Presents “The Bakers Wife” at Illinois Wesleyan University

The cast of “The Baker’s Wife” poses for a group photo on Thursday, July 24, 2025, during rehearsal ...

Back 2 School Alliance Volunteers Fills 4,000 Backpacks for Bloomington-Normal Students

Payton Wahlsmith volunteers putting school supplies in backpacks for the Back 2 School Alliance on July 28, 2025, ...

Dreams Are Possible Uplifts Women With Job Skills, Community and Confidence

Jaleesa Owens is planning to attend classes at Heartland Community College after graduating from life skills classes through ...

Events

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Women to Women Spring Forum – April 28, 2026

4:30 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Bloomington Public Library, Community Rooms 1&2, 205 E. Olive St., ...

Women to Women Summer Lunch – June 11, 2026

11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026 Shepard Park Shelter, 750 Hershey Rd., Normal Join us ...

Women to Women Summer Celebration – June 16, 2026

4:30 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Aaron Leetch Club, upper level of Hancock Stadium, 211 N. ...