Funds

Be A Philanthropist!

The COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of Kankakee River Valley will work with you and/or your financial advisor to accomplish your goals for the permanent benefit of your community.
Your gift through the Community Foundation can benefit the agencies or causes you choose, or it can enable the Community Foundation to focus on new activities as times change. In either case your gift will impact the citizens of your community forever.

Create A Fund:

Choose How Much to Give…
You can establish most funds with a minimum of $5,000. You can add to your fund at any time, and others can contribute as well. There is no start up charge, and administrative fees are minimal.

Choose When to Give…
You can create a fund during your lifetime, in your will, or through a trust arrangement that benefits your family and your favorite charities. Tax deductions are earned at the time of the gift, while grant making continues into the future.

Choose What to Give…
You can start your fund with almost any kind of asset: cash, publicly traded securities, closely held stock, interests in limited partnerships, real estate, and tangible personal property. Gifts of long-term appreciated property earn tax deductions for their full market value.

Choose a Name…
Every grant from your fund carries its name. Many people choose to name their fund for the donor, for the donor’s family, or as a memorial to someone special. You can also remain anonymous.

Choose a Type of Fund…
Field-of-Interest Funds can be donor-directed for a particular purpose, such as: the arts, programs for youth, education, environment, civic affairs or health and human services. The Community Foundation selects the non-profit organizations that best serve your charitable intent. Existing funds include:

Foundation Funds

Contributions of any amount are welcome to benefit any of these funds.

Communityworks
Started in 2004 to provide annual grants for projects improving the quality of life in areas of Land Use & Protection, Workforce Development, and Early Childhood Education. Matching funds are available from a grant.

Rosie
Benefits women throughout the Greater Kankakee County area who have needs not covered by standard programs. agencies. Contributions of any size are welcome; donations of $100 or more qualify for annual membership. More information: www.therosiefund.org

Administrative Endowment
An endowment to cover the Community Foundation’s annual administrative expenses.

Architectural Heritage
Fund to provide income assisting projects involving historical buildings.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Funds to preserve open space, develop park and recreation programs, and support the Exploration Station, Recreation Station, and Wil owhaven
Interpretive Center.

Bradley House Campus Development
Contributions received will assist in creating an operational plan for this future tourism destination.

Community Resource Center
Beneﬁts programs at 150 N. Indiana, Kankakee with summer& after-school youth programs, featuring drama, art, music, sports, computers, arts & crafts, and events for community members of all ages.

Fine Arts
For ﬁne arts programs including dance, music, painting, sculpture, and theatre.

Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health
Annual income beneﬁts this non-proﬁt agency providing services to the community.

Hospice of Kankakee Valley – Special Wish Fund
Funds used to fulﬁll special needs of Hospice patients and families that improve their quality of life.

Junior League of Kankakee County
Focus is on serving the needs of our community, especially young children and families

Kankakee Area YMCA
Beneﬁts the YMCA and its extensive activities with youth.

Kankakee County Museum
For programs of the Museum and Kankakee County Historical Society.

Kankakee Public Library
Income each year for special projects outside their budget, such as programs by noted authors.

Kankakee Valley Park District Foundation
Fund to develop capital projects, enhance landscaping throughout the parks, provide educational grants, and provide grants for families in need of recreational services.

River Valley Conservation
To assist organizations dedicated to the protection of the Kankakee River system, the conservation of natural resources and native
species, and to enhance public use and appreciation of the River.

Community Stewardship Fund
Fund to provide grants to meet ever-changing community needs.

Zonta Club of Kankakee
Income to improve the legal, economic, and professional status of women in the greater Kankakee County area. ww.zontakankakee.org

Anita F. Grant Scholarship
For women who live or work in the Kankakee River Valley Area. Funded by Women in Business Committee, Kankakee Regional Chamber of Commerce. Download the application for the Anita F. Grant Scholarship

John Locke Charitable Scholarship
For students who reside in Kankakee County and attend an institution of higher learning. Established by Elks Lodge No. 627. Download the application for the John Locke Scholarship

Donor-Advised
Funds which provide grants to local non-proﬁt agencies based on recommendations of the donors.
John F Azzarelli Memorial Fund
Bridgewater Family Fund
Dennis & Georgia Hess Fund
Kennedy-Whalen Fund