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Heart of Illinois awards $800,000 in grants to Clinton organizations thanks to anonymous donor

By Lindsay Romano Nov 18, 2025 | 5:41 PM

November 18, 2025 – The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation presented three grants on behalf of an anonymous angel donor whose generosity will uplift the Clinton community in powerful ways.

Natalie Beck, CEO of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, stated “This angel donor believes deeply in strengthening local organizations that serve children, families, and neighbors in need, and asked our HICF team to deliver these gifts quietly, humbly, and with gratitude.”

Three grants were awarded:

  • Neighborhood Care Center, $100,000, accepted by Cody Monkman, Network Director
  • Encore Services, $200,000, accepted by Stephanie Coonce, Executive Director
  • Clinton Community YMCA, $500,000, accepted by Rennie Cluver, Executive Director.

Beck added, “to our angel donor, though you ask for no recognition, the light of your compassion is felt everywhere these gifts land. Today reminded us that angels truly do walk among us, quietly changing lives with grace and generosity.”