Something for Others Fund

Turning service into action—today and for the future

Established in 2008 by a local couple who wish to remain anonymous, the Something for Others Fund is a Donor Advised Fund dedicated to lifting up community service, service learning, and service-driven leadership. Created as a birthday gift from a wife to her husband—both passionate about helping others—the fund encourages projects that build social responsibility, generosity, critical thinking, and strong, ethical leadership.

What the fund supports

Annual grants focus on initiatives that:

• Engage people—especially youth and young adults—in meaningful community service

• Advance service learning in schools and youth organizations

• Develop service-driven leadership through trainings, projects, or community initiatives

(Grants are made to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and programs; student-led projects are supported through an eligible organization.)

How it works

As a Donor Advised Fund, the founders recommend charitable distributions in consultation with the Morton Community Foundation. Recommendations are submitted to our local Board for approval, and MCF handles the grantmaking and stewardship. This structure keeps the donors closely involved while ensuring grants are made in alignment with IRS rules and community needs.

Why it matters

Service shapes character and strengthens communities. By investing in service experiences and leadership development—especially for young people—this fund helps cultivate the next generation of neighbors who notice needs, step in, and lead with compassion.

Ways to give

You can give online by clicking Donate Now and selecting Something for Others Fund. Gifts may also be mailed to Morton Community Foundation, 135 S. First Avenue, Morton, IL 61550 (memo: Something for Others Fund). Prefer a tax-advantaged option? Make a gift of stock or other assets through our stock gifting page. Honor or memorial gifts are welcome and meaningful. See below…

To make a tax-deductible donation to this endowment fund, you can:

  • Donate by check: Make it payable to Morton Community Foundation and mail it to 135 S First Ave, Morton, IL 61550. Please write “Something for Others” on the memo line.

  • Make a tax-advantaged gift of stock…Visit our stock gifting page by clicking HERE.

  • Give online by clicking the button below.

Are you a Caterpillar Employee or Retiree?

The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to offer the year-round Matching Gifts Program to support their employees, U.S. retirees and board of directors in their contributions to worthy causes. Eligible Caterpillar participants may request an annual total maximum 1:1 match of $10,000 USD each calendar year to eligible charities to which contributions are tax deductible. The Morton Community Foundation is an eligible charity. So, if you are an eligible Caterpillar participant, you may submit any donations to this fund for an equivalent match, up to your total maximum of $10,000 per year. CLICK HERE to link to the Caterpillar Foundation’s Matching Gift website.