Morton Community Foundation

Morton Community Foundation The Morton Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIN #37-1397503 When it comes to doing good in Morton, you can trust us.

The Morton Community Foundation is pleased to announce our accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations™. This accreditation program affirms that we have met or exceeded the most rigorous benchmarks in philanthropy. In short, we meet the highest standards for local giving. Learn more at http://cfmorton.org/national-standards or www.cfstandards.org. We earned a 2021 Gold Sea

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The Morton Giving Garden for All is already taking root in our community!Morton Community Foundation is proud to have aw...
06/18/2026

The Morton Giving Garden for All is already taking root in our community!

Morton Community Foundation is proud to have awarded a $7,940 Community Grant to Community United Church of Christ (CUCC) for the Morton Giving Garden for All...a free, open-to-everyone garden located on a church-owned lot on First Street between Monroe and Madison.

Partnering with Giving Gardens for All (givinggardensforall.com), CUCC is creating a space where Morton residents of all ages and abilities can grow, harvest, and share fresh produce at no cost. Whether you want to get your hands in the dirt or simply stop by for a fresh tomato, everyone is welcome. Produce will also support CUCC's Caring Cupboards food pantry, ensuring neighbors experiencing food insecurity have access to fresh vegetables throughout the growing season.

These photos show volunteers, Giving Gardens for All representatives, and grant writer Tracey Greenwood-Williamson already hard at work...tending early plantings, setting tomato cages, and getting beds ready for the next round of planting. The energy and community spirit on display are exactly what this grant was designed to support.

A big thank you to everyone digging in to make this vision a reality. We can't wait to watch it grow!

We wrap up our June series with the Eric Weber Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund!Started in June 2022 by Eric's wife, Je...
06/16/2026

We wrap up our June series with the Eric Weber Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund!

Started in June 2022 by Eric's wife, Jennifer, and family, this endowment awards an annual scholarship to a graduating Morton High School senior who exemplifies the generosity and "pay it forward" spirit that defined Eric's life.

Paying it forward — today and every day.

Learn more: mortoncommunityfoundation.org/eric-weber-pay-it-forward

June is the of the Lesley Van Ness Endowment for Broadcast Journalism Scholarships!Also started by Tom Van Ness in May...
06/15/2026

June is the of the Lesley Van Ness Endowment for Broadcast Journalism Scholarships!

Also started by Tom Van Ness in May 2023 in Lesley's memory, this endowment awards annual scholarships to students at U.S. colleges and universities pursuing degrees in broadcast journalism and/or communications.

Lesley's voice echoes forward.

Learn more: mortoncommunityfoundation.org/lvn-journalism

June is the of the Lesley Van Ness Memorial Y.E.S. Fund — Youth in Education and Sports!Started by Lesley's husband, T...
06/14/2026

June is the of the Lesley Van Ness Memorial Y.E.S. Fund — Youth in Education and Sports!

Started by Lesley's husband, Tom Van Ness, in May 2023 in her memory, this Donor Advised Fund makes annual distributions to nonprofits that benefit youth education and youth sports across the U.S.

Lesley's YES to youth lives on.

Learn more: mortoncommunityfoundation.org/lesley-van-ness

June is the of the Joal Stanfield Memorial MHS Tennis Endowment Fund!Started in June 2015 in memory of beloved tennis ...
06/13/2026

June is the of the Joal Stanfield Memorial MHS Tennis Endowment Fund!

Started in June 2015 in memory of beloved tennis coach Joal Stanfield, this fund supports MHS tennis through uniforms, tournament participation, training equipment like a ball machine, and maintenance and enhancement of the MHS tennis facility.

Serving up a legacy, one match at a time.

Learn more: mortoncommunityfoundation.org/joal-stanfield-memorial

June is the of the Jan Smith Memorial Jefferson and Lettie Brown Library Fund!Established in June 2024 by Jan's husban...
06/12/2026

June is the of the Jan Smith Memorial Jefferson and Lettie Brown Library Fund!

Established in June 2024 by Jan's husband, Pete Smith, this fund supports library services at Jefferson Elementary and Lettie Brown Elementary — funding books, technology, and other materials that help kids learn and grow.

Jan's love of learning lives on.

Learn more: mortoncommunityfoundation.org/jan-smith-library

Happy to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Tazewell County Fund!Thanks to this fund and its generous donors, ALL ...
06/11/2026

Happy to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Tazewell County Fund!

Thanks to this fund and its generous donors, ALL children under age five in Tazewell County receive a FREE book every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library — regardless of family income.

Because every child deserves a love of reading.

Learn more or register your child: mortoncommunityfoundation.org/dpil-taz-fund

Thank you, Dr. Dejan Maksimovic, Chris Rajkumar, and Emma Sanford, for your service on the Morton Community Foundation B...
06/10/2026

Thank you, Dr. Dejan Maksimovic, Chris Rajkumar, and Emma Sanford, for your service on the Morton Community Foundation Board of Trustees.

Community foundations rely on dedicated volunteer board members who are willing to give their time, share their expertise, and help guide important decisions. We are thankful for your commitment to the Foundation and the community we serve. Your contributions have made a difference, and we are grateful for your service.

Happy to the Morton Youth Baseball Association (MYBA) Fund!Established by the Morton Park District and MYBA using rema...
06/10/2026

Happy to the Morton Youth Baseball Association (MYBA) Fund!

Established by the Morton Park District and MYBA using remaining funds from the project that built the new baseball stadium at Westwood Park, this Designated Fund provides ongoing grants to support MYBA activities and programming.

Play ball!

Learn more: mortoncommunityfoundation.org/myba-endowment

June is the of the Yvonne Hansen Memorial Life Beyond Limits Endowment Fund!This fund was established by a group of Yv...
06/09/2026

June is the of the Yvonne Hansen Memorial Life Beyond Limits Endowment Fund!

This fund was established by a group of Yvonne’s friends from the MHS Class of 1977. It supports Camp Big Sky by providing annual contributions to maintain and expand "Accessing the Outdoors" activities for individuals with disabilities — including facility improvements and maintenance related to the program.

Yvonne's spirit reminds us that life truly has no limits.

Learn more: mortoncommunityfoundation.org/life-beyond-limits

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135 S. First Avenue
Morton, IL
61550

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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