About Us

What is a Community Foundation?

A community foundation is a publicly supported nonprofit that connects generous people with the causes they care about. The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois has served the region since 1972, stewarding donor advised, non-endowed, and endowed funds on behalf of donors—individuals, families, businesses, and organizations—whose contributions are permanently invested to support the community’s charitable needs. An independent board of volunteer trustees ensures every fund is managed with integrity, accountability, and a long-term view.

Accredited for Excellence

In 2008, CFECI earned accreditation from the Community Foundations National Standards, the nation’s leading philanthropic association. This accreditation seal represents a community foundation’s commitment to rigorous, sector-driven best practices that exceed federal and state law requirements and demonstrates accountability and excellence to communities, policymakers, and the public.

Our History

John Franklin’s vision endures — because this community keeps choosing to invest in its own future.

OUR VISION

To raise the quality of life
throughout east central Illinois.

OUR MISSION

To promote philanthropy in an impartial, unbiased, ethical way, with a commitment to inclusiveness, and to bring together people and resources to identify and address present and emerging community needs.

STAFF

Allison Winter

PRESIDENT & CEO

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Caitlyn Kurtz

Center for Nonprofit
Excellence Director

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Kristen Duesdieker

Finance and Operations
Manager

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES