Future Fund (Young Philanthropists Giving Circle)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Youth programs
- K-12 schools
- Academic enrichment
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