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Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Grant

Rochelle Area Community Foundation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Grant

Mission: Youth in Philanthropy is a branch of the Rochelle Area Community Foundation that seeks to improve the lives of Rochelle youth, promote youth involvement in philanthropy, and create a secure future for our community.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must be a nonprofit serving the Rochelle Township High School (RTHS) district

  • Project must benefit youth 18 years and younger in the RTHS district

  • Organization must maintain accountability with clear goals, respect equal opportunity, and propose realistic budget

  • Project should seek meaningful and measurable results
  • Geographic Scope: Rochelle Township High School District

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (815) 561-3600

  • Email: director@rochellefoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Eligibility Requirements:
    - Project must serve a nonprofit in RTHS district
    - Must benefit youth 18 years and younger
    - Must demonstrate accountability with clear goals
    - Must respect equal opportunity
    - Must propose realistic budget

    2. Application Submission: Use online grant application portal

    3. Selection Criteria:
    - Meaningful and measurable results
    - Clear organizational goals
    - Budget realism and accountability measures

    Contact:

  • Phone: (815) 561-3600

  • Email: director@rochellefoundation.org
  • What Rochelle Area Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    5
    Total given
    $119K
    Median grant
    $13K
    Range
    $7,500–$75K
    • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Rochelle, IL; Geneva, IL.

    Example grants

    • Other Various Grants · Rochelle, IL

      $75K

    • Rochelle Christian Food Pantry · Rochelle, IL

      $15K

    • Sinnissippi Centers Inc · Rochelle, IL

      $13K

    • Rochelle Rescue Mission · Rochelle, IL

      $8,350

    • Northern Illinois Food Bank · Geneva, IL

      $7,500

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programs

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