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Welcome to starved rock country community foundation
Connecting people who care with causes that matter.
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Our mission
Connecting people who care with causes that matter
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving and maintaining the quality of life for residents in and around LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam counties in Illinois.
Through the generosity of our donors who support our mission to connect people who care with causes that matter, SRCCF has received more than $8.62 million in total contributions and has distributed $3.47 million through over 921 grants to charitable organizations, scholarships and disaster relief funds.
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We love hearing from so many of you throughout the year, and especially as tax time approaches. It is an honor to work with your charitable clients to maximize their community impact as well as their financial and estate planning goals.
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A Country Night For A Cause – Thank You
The buckin’ bronco is corralled; the country night has come to a close; and the last notes of live music have faded.
What remains is IMPACT.
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Report To The Community
Responsive. Broad-based. Philanthropic. Those are three of the “purposes” or characteristics outlined in the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation by-laws—guidelines we live by. Since 2015, SRCCF has championed the arts, education, entrepreneurship, preservation, the environment, physical and mental health, humanities, human services, and disaster relief.
Featured Fund
George A. Hunter Memorial Fund
Some lives leave a quiet imprint. Others continue teaching long after the classroom is empty.
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The “HOF” Fund
The Seneca community recently lost a community-minded farmer, but his family has decided to perpetuate his legacy through the establishment of a grant-based, community fund in partnership with the Starved Rock County Community Foundation.
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Donor Privacy & Rights
We protect your confidentiality. The SRCCF does not share donor names, gift amounts, or fund-specific giving information to partner organizations, or any outside party, Donors may choose to share their own giving information directly with those organizations, but such disclosures will never come from SRCCF. Anonymous giving is always supported and respected.
We may share donor information with the specific fundholder upon request. If you do not want your gift information shared, please select the Opt Out option on when making a donation.
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SRCCF Launches YouTube Channel
Don’t miss our new YouTube channel to enable donors, nonprofit partners, and community members to stay informed, inspired, and connected.
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EleV̅ate
Far beyond the scope of mainstream philanthropy, ELEV̅ATE is a collaborative participatory giving circle approach to philanthropy established to bring together members of our community to collectively support the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.
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Discover the Difference – SRCCF vs Commercial and Private Foundations
Are you curious about how Community Foundations compare to Commercial and Private Foundations? Check out these comparison graphics!
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SRCCF – Just 5%
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give” – Winston Churchill
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Take a look at our GENUINE IMPACT!
Recipients of grants, scholarships, or disaster funds from the SRCCF to date
Featured Funds
Bringing donors and communities together
Trinity Rose Montessori School Fiscal Sponsorship
Ottawa Exploreum Children’s Museum Fiscal Sponsorship
Hegeler Carus Mansion Fund
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WIN Information 2026
WIN Kick-off! Monday, April 13, 2026 – Clarks Run, Utica: WIN Scholarship
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Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund Grant Season Now Open
The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund grant application process is underway
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Community, Art, and Women Inspired Network Grants
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Who we support
Ranging from scholarships for the arts to community grants, SRCCF is a collection of resources given by generous donors to support education, health care, childcare, economic development, tourism, conservation, beautification and to meet the needs of our communities at large.
Established in 2015
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation has awarded more than 921 grants to charitable organizations, scholarships and disaster relief funds
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As a grant-making public charity, Starved Rock Country Community Foundation brings donors and community agencies of all backgrounds together to improve and maintain the quality of life in Bureau, LaSalle, and Putnam Counties – forever.
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Whether you’re interested in making a donation, starting a fund or learning how to give back to the community, we’d love to hear from you!
The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF) is a 501(c)3 organization as designated by the IRS and the state of Illinois. We are a grant-making public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam Counties.
An unrestricted donation to the "Leadership Fund For Now is the best way to support Starved Rock Country Communication Foundation! These generous donations help support our daily operations and provide us with flexibility we need to further our mission with greater effectiveness.
Starved Rock County Community Foundation supports a variety of not-for-profit organizations in our area. Generally, we partner with community agencies that support the environment, conservation, education, arts, healthcare, childcare, tourism, economic development, and/or the needs and challenges of the community at-large.
