Galesburg Community Foundation

06/15/2026

We’re excited to share that Dr. Brian Plattner is stepping into a new role as Board Chair of Galesburg Community Foundation after more than five years of service on our Board of Directors.

Read more about his background and why he chooses to support Galesburg Community Foundation:

Dr. Brian Plattner steps into role as Board Chair of Galesburg Community Foundation.

06/09/2026

Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Scholarships. This year, fifteen students in our region were selected among the nine scholarships. To view the full list of recipients, visit the link below.

Galesburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Scholarships. Galesburg Community Foundation’s Scholarship application is open annually in February. There are nine scholarships available, and each has its own criteria.  This year, fifteen students in our regi...

06/03/2026

Teacher Mini Grants are grants of up to $500 from Community Funds held at Galesburg Community Foundation. These grants give educators the flexibility to add resources and experiences that support their students and classrooms. Here highlights from Sarah Grant about this year's teacher mini grants in the video below.

Visit the link in the comments to view the full list of teachers that received grants for the upcoming school year.

05/29/2026

Are you a nonprofit organization serving Knox, Warren, or Henderson County? The Galesburg Community Foundation Turnout Annual Grant Cycle opens July 1.

New this year: all applicants are required to meet with DeAnne Bloomberg, Vice President of Programs, prior to submitting an application.

Visit the link below to learn more and prepare for the application process.

Each year, Galesburg Community Foundation’s Turnout Annual Grant Cycle offers a glimpse into the good work happening across our region. Grants for the Turnout come from the Community Foundation’s unrestricted Impact Fund and Field of Interest Funds, along with contributions from our gener...

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Anderson State Bank on celebrating 150 years of community impact with an investment that will continue giving back for generations to come.

The newly established ASB 150 Fund is a meaningful commitment to supporting ROWVA students, teachers, and schools through opportunities that inspire innovation, creativity, and growth. We’re proud to partner in helping strengthen our communities, today and into the future.

For 150 years, Anderson State Bank has grown with this community — and now we’re investing in the generations who will shape the next 150.

We’ve established the Anderson State Bank 150 Fund (ASB 150 Fund), a $150,000 permanent endowment at Galesburg Community Foundation for the benefit of the ROWVA Public School Foundation (RPSF) and its mission of strengthening ROWVA schools and supporting students and educators.

GCF President & CEO Josh Gibb shared: “Established as a permanent endowment, the fund will provide annual support to ROWVA students and teachers not just today, but for years to come.”

The ASB 150 Fund will help expand classroom innovation, extracurricular programs, technology and STEM projects, arts and agriculture opportunities, and teacher‑led ideas that fall outside traditional budgets. Many of our own employees — ROWVA alumni, parents, grandparents, and volunteers — helped shape the fund’s mission and will remain involved in its long‑term impact.

RPSF President Pete Holmes added: “We are incredibly grateful to Anderson State Bank for this extraordinary investment in our schools and community. The lasting impact of this gift will be felt for generations.”

We’re proud to honor our past by investing in the future of ROWVA.



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Galesburg Community Foundation

05/26/2026

Community Funds held at Galesburg Community Foundation recently awarded grants to local nonprofit organizations in Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, Alexis, and Williamfield.

Hear highlights of several grant recipients, shared by DeAnne Bloomberg, Vice President of Programs, in the video below.

To view the full list of grant recipients, visit the link in the comments.

05/22/2026

Galesburg Community Foundation's office will be closed from 12:00 pm on Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. We will see you back in office on Tuesday!

04/18/2026

Today we're celebrating a special milestone- 10 years of service from one of the people who helps make our work possible every day. Her dedication behind the scenes helps strengthen our entire region!

04/06/2026

03/27/2026

Community and Teacher Mini Grants are open! Learn more here: https://www.yourgcf.org/nonprofits-and-teachers-encouraged-to-apply-for-community-fund-grants-from-march-16-april-1/

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