Submitted by Megan Thompson, FNB
Funding New Beginnings Community Foundation was established in 2004 with a mission that still holds true today to enhance the quality of life for all residents, build permanent endowment funds, address needs through grant making, and provide community philanthropic leadership to the Prophetstown- Lyndon-Tampico School District area.
Any nonprofit organization with 501(c) (3) status under the IRS Tax Code, government organization or education institution can apply by completing the grant application form. Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate Board of Directors, incorporated in the State of Illinois or chartered by the U.S. Government and serve residents located in the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico School District.
The current Foundation Board of Directors are Garett Plumley (President), Megan Thompson (Vice President), Connie Johnson (Secretary), Janet Goodell, Michele Williams, Tom Green and Whitney Mitchell-DeWitte with Nick Emmerson serving as Executive Director. Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed by the Board at their regularly scheduled meetings. Applications are available below or at www.FarmersNationalBank.bank under Resources/Community Foundation.
To be included in our next application review, please submit applications prior to September 30, 2023.
To request further information or confirm if your organization qualifies for funding, please contact Nick Emmerson at (309) 944-0580 or e-mail Nick at nicke@farmersnationalbank.bank.
