Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Faith-based organization (proposals must benefit all, regardless of religion, and be for a service provided which is not religious in nature)

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://cfll.org/Grants-Scholarships/Grant-Deadlines-Applications)._
  • The submitting organization must be a
  • Public or private school (proposals must be for projects that exceed the school's budget funding), OR
  • Some government entities or municipalities may be eligible

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The Future Fund grant recipient from the previous year is not eligible to re-apply during the current year
  • Not eligible: Proposals that do not contain all requested items, if applicable, will NOT be considered

Overview

The Future Fund is an endowment fund at the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln. The Fund was established in 2006 by the Young Philanthropists giving circle in order to create a permanent grantmaking resource for Sangamon County.

The focus area for the award is childhood development and education.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • The submitting organization must be a:
    • 501(c)(3) charitable organization,
    • faith-based organization (proposals must benefit all, regardless of religion, and be for a service provided which is not religious in nature),
    • public or private school (proposals must be for projects that exceed the school's budget funding), OR
    • some government entities or municipalities may be eligible.
  • Geographic and demographic limitations: Funds must be used for programs and services primarily assisting residents of Sangamon County, Illinois.

Ineligibility

  • The Future Fund grant recipient from the previous year is not eligible to re-apply during the current year.
  • Proposals that do not contain all requested items, if applicable, will NOT be considered.

What Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
9
Total given
$302K
Median grant
$25K
Range
$15K–$75K
  • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, IL; Carlinville, IL; New Windsor, IL.

Example grants

  • Lutheran High School · Springfield, IL

    $75K

  • Springfield Public School District · Springfield, IL

    $70K

  • Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry · Springfield, IL

    $35K

  • Macoupin County · Carlinville, IL

    $25K

  • St Aloysius Catholic School · Springfield, IL

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Youth programs
  • K-12 schools
  • Academic enrichment

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