Events and News
2024 TOWN HALL
The annual Town Hall meeting is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see you there! This is YOUR chance to come together as a community and delve into the heart of our mission. Join us for an evening of inspiration and empowerment as we share our journey, highlight our successes, and address the challenges ahead. What's in store for you: State of Impact Address: Listen to our president as they provide insights into our achievements and strategic direction, laying the found... Read More
Bring a Friend Gathering - Peoria
This is your chance to share the Impact story with your friends who might be interested in joining us for 2024-25. This will be our 6th Grant Cycle and we are excited to maintain the momentum by giving away at least $340,000 in grants in 2025. It's also a chance to visit with other Impact Members. Please think about a friend or family member that you can bring to this event. Read More
Bring a Friend Gathering - Washington
This is your chance to share the Impact story with your friends who might be interested in joining us for 2024-25. This will be our 6th Grant Cycle and we are excited to maintain the momentum by giving away at least $340,000 in grants in 2025. It's also a chance to visit with other Impact Members. Please think about a friend or family member that you can bring to this event. Read More
Nonprofit Grant Information Session
If you're a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving individuals in Peoria, Tazewell or Woodford counties - this meeting is for you!
Join us on October 10th @ 11AM for the 2025 Grant Cycle Info Session hosted by Impact Central Illinois. We are a women's collective giving organization, awarding grants each year in June. Discover how our philanthropic journey can align with your organization's goals and amplify your efforts in our community.
What's in store when you attend th... Read More
Luncheon
Our annual luncheon will the held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum and promises to be a delightful event. Come early for social time with other Impact friends and then sit back and joy the message from our speaker and Impact Bpoard Member, Jada Hoerr.
Jada Phillabaum Hoerr is the Chief Resource Officer at Midwest Food Bank and is honored to serve the mission of alleviating hunger and malnutrition. After a successful 21-year career in sales and marketing at Caterpillar, Jada made a ... Read More
New Member Social
Welcome new members! This is your chance to meet Impact's Leadership Team as well as meet new friends. This is a casual event at the home of one of our founders, Laurie Weaver. Hear more about how you can get involved as a volunteer on a committee or on a Grant Review Committee. Read More
News & Updates
Impact Central Illinois 2024 Nonprofit Grant Recipients Selected
Members of Impact Central Illinois voted to award grants totaling $325,000 to four local nonprofits on June 4, 2024.
Impact Central Illinois 2023 Nonprofit Grant Recipients Selected
Members of Impact Central Illinois voted to award grants totaling $339,000 to four local nonprofits on June 6, 2023.
ICI Awards $260,000 to 4 Nonprofits
Impact Central Illinois (501c3) is thrilled to announce their 2021/2022 Grant Recipients. The four winners are:
Dream Center Peoria - $110,000
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - $110,000
Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired - $20,000
Invictus Woods - $20,000
Center for Prevention of Abuse & St Paul's/Urban Acres Awarded our 2021 Grants
Each nonprofit was awarded a grant for $102,500 for project funding!