Impact Central Illinois

Impact Central Illinois is a 501(c)(3) women's collective giving organization serving Central Illinois. To date, we have awarded $924,000 to local nonprofit organizations.

Together we can make a significant difference in our community and help women achieve their full philanthropic capacity. Our diverse membership includes women of all ages and perspectives, each in a different spot on her philanthropic journey. Our goal is to empower women and make an extraordinary impact in our Central Illinois communities.

Who we are

Collective Giving Model

By pooling our financial resources we can make a significant difference in our community

Yearly Grants Awarded

Each year, we work together to determine worthy, local, non-profits to receive our grants.

Commitment to Making an IMPACT

We are committed to excellence in everything we do. The joy will be in discovering how good we can be together.

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Recent News

Click here to Register for the Nonprofit Grant Information Session on December 13, 2023

The Nonprofit Grant Information Session will be held at Peoria NEXT Innovation Center located at 801 W. Main Street, beginning at 5:00 PM

ICI & Y On The Fly appear on Business Forward

S04 E06: In Part 1 a three-part series, Matt George talks to Andy Thornton, president/CEO of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and Jami Trulove of Impact Central Illinois about how the...

ICI & ART Inc appear on Business Forward

S04 E07: In Part 2 of a three-part series, Matt George talks to Jonathan Romain of Art Inc. and Laurie Weaver, president of Impact Central Illinois about a truly accessible new program...

Peoria Rescue Ministries & Safe Families appear on Business Forward

S04 E08: Reclaimed Center for Work-Readiness Training Matt George talks with Jon Rocke, executive director of Peoria Rescue Ministries and Jeanna Oedewaldt, chapter director of Safe...

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Upcoming Events

Beyond Giving: Greater Peoria Family YMCA

Join us for an hour of education as we connect with the passionate representatives of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA. Discover firsthand the incredible impact they're making in areas...

Beyond Giving: Safe Families for Children

Join us for an hour of empowering education as we connect with the dedicated representatives of Safe Families for Children, one of our 2023 Community Partners. Learn firsthand about...

Annual Meeting and Vote

Celebrate with us at our Annual Meeting where we vote for the 2024 Grant Recipients.

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