Community Foundation for McHenry County Grants

Supports nonprofits facing unexpected expenses that significantly affect their ability to fulfill their mission or deliver services. It covers unbudgeted, unforeseen and time-sensitive emergencies such as equipment failures, health and safety incidents, infrastructure issues, natural disasters, technological failures and other urgent disruptions. No award amounts are published. Eligible applicants: Organization must fall into one of these tax-exempt categories: a charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status; a unit of local government; a not-for-profit educational institution.; Organizations must first contact the Manager of Grants and Scholarships, Jake Schlicht, at 815-338-4483 to discuss their proposal before applying.; Funding is for unbudgeted, unforeseen, and time-sensitive emergencies.; Any organization that applies to any of the Foundation's grant opportunities should be located in McHenry County or able to demonstrate significant impact within McHenry County.; The Foundation does not fund individuals.; The Foundation does not fund endowment campaigns.; The Foundation does not fund political campaigns or endeavors.; The Foundation does not fund programs that require adherence to a particular religious belief or practice to receive services (faith-based organizations serving the community-at-large will be considered).; All organizations must be compliant with appropriate government agencies; exempt organizations must be in good standing with the IRS with timely filed Form 990s; all organizations must be corporations in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State.; Reporting is required for all funded projects.. Geography served: McHenry County.