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Morton Community Foundation
Welcome
Learn
About Us
Staff/Board
Donor Newsletter Archive
Advisor Newsletter Archive
MCF History
Types of Funds
Listing of Current Funds
Resources/Reports/Policies
How the MCF Works
Report to our Community
Illinois Gives Tax Credit
Give
Ways to Give
Listing of Current Funds
Donation Forms
Caterpillar Matching Gifts
Illinois Gives Tax Credit
Grants & Scholarships
Grant Process
Grant History
Scholarships
Site Search
Contact Us
Welcome
Folder: Learn
Back
About Us
Staff/Board
Donor Newsletter Archive
Advisor Newsletter Archive
MCF History
Types of Funds
Listing of Current Funds
Resources/Reports/Policies
How the MCF Works
Report to our Community
Illinois Gives Tax Credit
Folder: Give
Back
Ways to Give
Listing of Current Funds
Donation Forms
Caterpillar Matching Gifts
Illinois Gives Tax Credit
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Ten children in colorful dresses and four adult women smiling and raising hands indoors. View fullsize
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Children in school uniforms standing in line outside a school building. View fullsize
A woman with curly blonde hair and glasses taking a selfie with a group of smiling children, some making peace signs, inside a room with wooden walls. View fullsize
Two young girls in school uniforms holding Easter-themed paper crafts, with a woman smiling behind them in a classroom setting. View fullsize
Group of six people, three men and three women, smiling and standing together indoors. The group includes two children holding a soccer ball and a backpack, with a window and a light bulb in the background. View fullsize
Group of young boys in school uniforms gathered around a soccer ball on a schoolyard with other students in the background. View fullsize
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Children playing outside a schoolyard with some on swings, others walking and playing on the ground. The school building has cartoon character murals and an outdoor play structure. View fullsize
A group of four people smiling and posing for a photo indoors. Two older adults, a woman and a man, are on the ends, and two young boys are in the middle. The woman is wearing a yellow floral blouse and glasses, the man is wearing a red striped polo View fullsize
People exchanging gifts, with one person showing a motorcycle helmet, in an indoor setting with green curtains in the background.
A group of five people, including a young boy, an older woman holding a sleeping child, and three adults, posing for a photo at night. The woman is smiling, and the child is wrapped in a towel with a knit hat. The group appears happy, and the setting
Students in school uniforms playing on a concrete basketball court and on a dirt playground with a playground structure, surrounded by trees and school buildings under a blue sky.
A group of seven young girls in school uniforms posing together outside in a schoolyard, with a boy partially hidden behind them. They are smiling and standing close to each other.
Three people standing outdoors, smiling at the camera, with a tree and a building in the background.
Children in school uniforms sitting on colorful plastic chairs inside a classroom with two teachers.
A young girl with glasses and a gray t-shirt smiling next to a tall man wearing an orange T-shirt and blue pants. They are outdoors under a thatched roof, with trees and a building in the background.
Three young children, two girls and one boy, standing close together outdoors in front of a concrete wall, looking at the camera.
Group of children and adults in a classroom, smiling for a photo.
Group of young girls in school uniforms and adults in a classroom holding colorful paper flower crafts.
A woman engaging with four smiling young girls in school uniforms in a classroom.
Group of young children in school uniforms sitting at tables inside a classroom.
A group of seven school children in uniform, sitting on a bench inside a classroom or assembly hall, with some tables and benches in the background.
A group of six young girls in school uniforms sitting on a bench with an adult woman in a classroom, all smiling and looking at the camera.
Group of young schoolgirls wearing uniforms sitting and paying attention in classroom.
Group of young girls in matching uniforms with decorated hair, engaged in coloring or drawing at a table, with an adult woman supervising.
Group of young children in school uniforms, some standing and some sitting, inside a classroom with a metal roof, engaged in an activity or performance.
A schoolyard with a basketball court, a playground, trees, and buildings, with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A group of young children and two adults posing inside a classroom with a green wall and open windows.
Young girl in a school uniform holding a red balloon in one hand and a metal tray on her head, crowded indoor space with other children and adults in the background.
A group of children and a woman taking a selfie in front of a building with balconies and columns.
Ten children in colorful dresses and four adult women smiling and raising hands indoors.
A group of school children, mostly in orange uniforms, standing around two adult women in a classroom or community center. The women appear to be engaging the children in conversation or a lesson. The room has a wooden ceiling, white walls, and vario
Children in school uniforms standing in line outside a school building.
A woman with curly blonde hair and glasses taking a selfie with a group of smiling children, some making peace signs, inside a room with wooden walls.
Two young girls in school uniforms holding Easter-themed paper crafts, with a woman smiling behind them in a classroom setting.
Group of six people, three men and three women, smiling and standing together indoors. The group includes two children holding a soccer ball and a backpack, with a window and a light bulb in the background.
Group of young boys in school uniforms gathered around a soccer ball on a schoolyard with other students in the background.
Signboard advertising College De La Grace, Kindergarten, and primaria secundaria in Pignon, Haiti, with a clear sky and trees in the background.
A group of children and a woman smiling outdoors, with some holding a ball and others standing on a gravel area near a building, trees, and grassy field.
Children playing outside a schoolyard with some on swings, others walking and playing on the ground. The school building has cartoon character murals and an outdoor play structure.
A group of four people smiling and posing for a photo indoors. Two older adults, a woman and a man, are on the ends, and two young boys are in the middle. The woman is wearing a yellow floral blouse and glasses, the man is wearing a red striped polo


The Morton Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Org. - EIN # 37-1397503
135 S First Avenue, Morton, IL. 61550 • 309.291.0434

We are proud to be accredited for National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, the nation’s highest measure of excellence in the field. This rigorous accreditation, overseen by the National Standards Board (a subsidiary of the Council on Foundations), confirms that we meet strict legal, ethical, and operational standards.

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We also value our membership in the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations, a statewide network that fosters collaboration, learning, and advocacy among community foundations in Illinois. This membership keeps us connected to best practices and collective impact strategies.

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Candid (formerly GuideStar) has awarded us the Gold Seal of Transparency, recognizing our commitment to openly sharing our goals, financials, and impact. It’s a sign to donors that we’re accountable and aligned with best nonprofit practices.

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We’ve earned a 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, their highest possible score. This distinction reflects our strong financial health, accountability, and transparency—so you can give with confidence.

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As an active member of the Morton Chamber of Commerce, we’re deeply connected to our local business and civic community. Our membership reflects our commitment to supporting local partnerships and advancing the economic and social vitality of Morton.

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Community Connections:

Village of Morton
Morton Chamber of Commerce & EDC

Morton Public Library
Morton Park District
Morton Community Unit School District 709
Morton Fine Arts Association

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