Success Stories
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation's impact on the four counties it serves is best seen through the community-based programs we assist. We encourage you to read about some of the programs we have helped fund in the last few years.
- Grateful Cheers: Celebrating IPCF’s Grant to Timber Pointe Outdoor Center
- Bloomington-Normal Students Ready for School Thanks to Annual Supply Giveaway
- Prairie Fire Theatre Stages Folksy Musical in ‘Bright Star’
- Volunteers Fill 4,000 Backpacks for Bloomington-Normal Students
- ARC Senior Center in Normal to Open New Greenspace
- EMERGENCE Art Exhibition Curated by Teen Art Group
- Pontiac Rockin’ at the River Concert Series Slated
- West Bloomington Garden Rebrands as an Urban Farm as it Seeks to Feed More in Need
- Normal Public Library Now Stocked with Free Period Products
- Women to Women Looks at Barriers to Housing & Nutrition in McLean County
- New Year, New Spaces, New Furniture at Clinton Library
- IPCF Offers Instruments for Philanthropy While You are Living
- State Community Foundations Crucial
- Central Illinois Students Burst into Song at Youth in Harmony Fest
- Community Convenes for Festival of Jewish Life in Bloomington
- ‘ExtraOrdinary Woman’ Alexis Kalish Recognized for Literacy Service Work
- As They Return to the Office, Childcare Costs and Transportation are on Workers’ Minds
- Heartland Jazz Orchestra Gets Popping in Bloomington
- Twin Cities' Diversities Celebrated at Cultural Fest
- Volunteers Aim to Pack 4,000 Backpacks for Bloomington-Normal Students
- The Vault in Clinton Helps Kids Explore Culinary Careers
- Through Habitat McLean County, Sgt. Anthony Maddox Lives On
- Panelists Discuss the Challenges Facing Families as Children With Autism Get Older
- Bloomington's Miller Park Zoo Debuts New Teaching Theater
- Bloomington Family Donates 80 Pool Passes to Honor Dad's Birthday
- Bloomington Breaks Ground on O'Neil Pool and Park Project
- Miller Park Zoo Grows Conservation Efforts With Endangered Plant Garden
- Experts Say Improving Diversity, Equity And Inclusion At Work Avoids Wasted Human Potential
- Evergreen Cemetery Walk Brings History to Life in Bloomington
- Miller Park Zoo Breaks Ground for New Educational Theater
- Women to Women Giving Circle Hosts Pontiac Luncheon
- Campers Leave Their Comfort Zone to Sail Through Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's Challenge Course
- Prom a Chance to Gather, Socialize for Area Seniors
- Community Foundation Provides Legitimacy, Credibility to Project
- Salvation Army Program Gives Families In Need A Pathway to Break the Cycle of Poverty
- West Bloomington Revitalization Project Dedicates Memorial Garden, Murals
- Clinic Changing Lives One Smile at a Time
- Entrepreneur Camp Gives Kids Chance to Create, Pitch a Product
- Atlanta Community Comes Together to Create Museum Exhibit
- MDA Summer Camp Lets Kids Be Kids
- A Joyful Noise! Bloomington-Normal Community Bells Run in With New Instruments
- Well-Training After-School Tutors Key to Helping Close the Learning Gap
- Bingo for Books! Aims to Improve Literacy, Access to Books Thru Bookmobile Visits
- Heartland Theatre Unveils Assistive Listening System
- Giggles Galore at Illinois Symphony Orchestra's Concerts for Kids