News and Events
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
IPCF Accepting Grant Applications in February
By Illinois Prairie |
4 Grant Cycles: General, Arts & Culture, Jewish Education and Civic Engagement BLOOMINGTON, IL – Illinois Prairie Community ...
IPCF Awards Grants to 22 Local Nonprofit Programs
By Illinois Prairie |
Twenty-two local nonprofit programs have been awarded a total of $101,830 in grants through the Women to Women ...
IPCF Receives National Recognition
By Illinois Prairie |
Local Organization Accredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards BLOOMINGTON, IL – Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF) recently received accreditation ...
Success Stories
Prairie Fire Theatre Presents “The Bakers Wife” at Illinois Wesleyan University
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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
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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
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Jaleesa Owens is planning to attend classes at Heartland Community College after graduating from life skills classes through ...
Events
Women to Women Spring Forum – April 28, 2026
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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
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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
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4:30 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Aaron Leetch Club, upper level of Hancock Stadium, 211 N. ...