January 2013

Ruettiger receives Muffler Memorial Scholarship

Fire science to nurture   January 16, 2013 by Christina Chapman The second Pete Muffler Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Morris Community High School senior Jake Ruettiger. Ruettiger was given his $1,000 scholarship last week through the Community Foundation of Grundy County, which facilitates the scholarship program. He is currently attending Spoon River College […]

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Donor Advised Funds. We do the work. You get the credit.

What is a Donor Advised Fund? A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable fund, advised by you and administered by the Community Foundation of Grundy County (CFGC). As advisor, you recommend charitable gifts. We handle the investments and all the paperwork: tax reporting, receipts for your tax-deductible gifts, confirming the organization’s non-profit status, and

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10 Reasons People Choose to Give Through Community Foundations

We are a local organization with deep roots in the community. Our professional staff has broad expertise regarding community issues and needs. We provide highly personalized service tailored to each individual’s charitable and financial interest. Our funds help people invest in the causes they care about most. We accept a wide variety of assets, and

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