Galesburg Community Foundation
Galesburg Community Foundation is a public charity based in Galesburg, Illinois, formed in 1984. It makes grants to nonprofits and other eligible organizations through regional grant programs, including its annual Turnout cycle.
Galesburg Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Galesburg Community Foundation gave $2.7M across 95 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,685,218
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 95
- +9400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,265
- -98.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,400
- Total assets
- $58,883,728
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Galesburg Community Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The listed Turnout application period of July 1–15, 2026, has passed. The listed 2026 Community Fund application period of March 16–April 1, 2026, has also passed.
- Deadline
- The listed Turnout application period of July 1–15, 2026, has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 246 E Main Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: (309) 344-8898
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Galesburg Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carolyn Christena Charitable Fund ($177K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($195,133), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 99 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Turnout serves organizations serving residents of Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties. Community Funds are established in Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield. In 2025, 93% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 7% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
Cities
How Galesburg Community Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $749K (2019) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 95 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $195,133 |
| Carolyn Christena Charitable Fund Galesburg, IL | OTHER | $176,554 |
| Celia Godsil Charitable Fund Galesburg, IL | OTHER | $176,554 |
| Claudia Button Charitable Fund Galesburg, IL | OTHER | $176,554 |
| Cynthia Cutter Charitable Fund Galesburg, IL | OTHER | $176,554 |
| Junior League of Evansville Evansville, IN | Human Service | $102,309 |
| Galesburg Community Arts Center Galesburg, IL | Arts & Culture | $84,295 |
| Ransom Memorial Library Historical Altona, IL | Community Enhancemen | $80,000 |
| The Orpheum Theatre Galesburg, IL | Arts & Culture | $64,763 |
| Knox County Housing Authority Galesburg, IL | Human Service | $56,570 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,883,728 | $7,540,349 | $4,610,366 | $2,685,218 | 95 | $1,586,710 |
| 2024 | $50,345,572 | $5,772,670 | $5,197,599 | $1,987,576 | 1 | $1,688,870 |
| 2023 | $48,105,009 | $13,597,781 | $4,056,603 | $1,764,929 | 1 | $1,788,404 |
| 2022 | $38,367,792 | $4,442,595 | $4,118,553 | $2,430,179 | 1 | $632,547 |
| 2021 | $41,357,933 | $5,623,656 | $2,991,717 | $1,528,000 | 1 | $1,385,256 |
| 2020 | $36,384,445 | $5,287,709 | $2,447,501 | $787,861 | 1 | $655,514 |
| 2019 | $30,989,137 | $2,820,838 | $1,944,042 | $748,647 | 1 | $803,900 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the quality and health of communities by connecting people to causes they care about. Its website identifies Turnout grant areas as arts, culture, and community enhancement; health and human services; education and workforce development; and nonprofit capacity, sustainability, and reinvention.
The Turnout is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charities, schools, churches, and government agencies serving residents of Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties. The foundation also describes Community Funds for Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield, which award grants to nonprofits and public charities, including churches, schools, and government agencies.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Galesburg Community Arts Center says it connects the community to the arts through exhibitions, performances, arts education, and other experiences. Roseville Kids Place says it provides daycare and preschool for the community and surrounding area. Fish of Galesburg describes its mission as providing food assistance to families and individuals in need. Knox College says it is dedicated to providing a liberal arts education to students from diverse backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 95 grants totaling $2,685,218. Grants ranged from $5,200 to $195,133, with a median of $12,400.
Among its 2025 grants, Carl Sandburg College received $195,133 and a further $51,033; four charitable funds—Carolyn Christena, Celia Godsil, Claudia Button, and Cynthia Cutter—each received $176,554; Junior League of Evansville received $102,309; Galesburg Community Arts Center received $84,295; and Ransom Memorial Library Historical received $80,000. Other reported grants included $64,763 to The Orpheum Theatre, $56,570 to Knox County Housing Authority, and $45,000 to Roseville Kids Place. The foundation’s 2025 filing also lists grants to Knox College ($44,500), Fish of Galesburg ($38,200), Jamieson Community Center ($36,532), Galesburg Museums ($34,323), Warren County Agricultural Fair ($31,000), and Evansville Museum of Arts History ($30,000).
The foundation’s website describes The Turnout as an annual grant process. Applications require information about the organization, its mission, and the project’s objectives, budget, and expected outcomes. Applicants must meet with the Vice President of Programs before submitting. Proposals are assessed for community impact and the organization’s capacity to carry out the project; recommended projects are approved by the board. Grantees are expected to submit a follow-up report, and the website says successful applicants receive the full amount requested. The Turnout supports capacity, general operating, and programmatic requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joshua Gibb as chief executive, Shawn Hedden as director, David Erickson as chairman, Dr. Brian Plattner as vice chairman, Carol Shaw as secretary, and Jamie Yemm as treasurer. It also lists Dr. John McClean as past chairman and Dustin Courson, Lisa Gavin, and Chad Long as board members.
Galesburg Community Foundation is led by Joshua Gibb, Chief Executive O since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Gibb
Chief Executive O
Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive O, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$132K (2019) → $217K (2025)
David Erickson
Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2020
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Hedden
Director of
Director of Finance & Operati → Director of Finance & Operations, 2024
Director of Finance & Operations → Director of, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $117K (2025)
John McClean
Past Chairman
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gavin
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Plattner
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Long
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Yemm
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Welty
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Shaw
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Courson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Thompson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Cynthia Stoerzbach (2019–2024) — Board Memeber
- Former: Subbia Jagannathan (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: George Peterson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carl Nixon (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Kleine (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: David Pearson (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Harry Bulkeley (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer V. Anderson (2019) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Joyce Coffman (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $217K, to Joshua Gibb (Chief Exec O). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Galesburg Community Foundation
How much does Galesburg Community Foundation give each year?
Galesburg Community Foundation gave $2.7M across 95 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 1 grant.
What is Galesburg Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Galesburg Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,400, and its average grant was $28,265, across 95 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Galesburg Community Foundation give grants?
Galesburg Community Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Galesburg, IL (56 grants), Monmouth, IL (10 grants), Evansville, IN (4 grants) and Knoxville, IL (4 grants).
Does Galesburg Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 93 grants with a stated purpose on Galesburg Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Service" (39 grants), "Education" (17 grants) and "Community Enhancemen" (12 grants).
Who are Galesburg Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Galesburg Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Carolyn Christena Charitable Fund ($176,554), Celia Godsil Charitable Fund ($176,554) and Claudia Button Charitable Fund ($176,554), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($195,133), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Galesburg Community Foundation?
Galesburg Community Foundation reported $58.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What does Galesburg Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the quality and health of communities by connecting people to causes they care about. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Galesburg Community Foundation?
Galesburg Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Galesburg Community Foundation's EIN?
Galesburg Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1159944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
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