The mission of the Galesburg Community Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in the local area by providing financial support to nonprofit organizations. Through funding, they aim to support projects and endeavors that make meaningful impacts within the communities they serve. They focus on enhancing community engagement, supporting sustainable initiatives, and fostering a supportive environment for the growth of nonprofits.
The Turnout by Galesburg Community Foundation is an annual grant program designed to support nonprofits that serve Knox and Warren Counties. The program aims to provide capacity, general operating, and programmatic dollars to organizations in a streamlined process. The grants target programs and missions within the focus areas of Education & Workforce Development, Health & Human Services, Community Enhancement & Art and Culture, and Nonprofit Capacity, Mission Sustainability, and Reinvention. These areas highlight the foundation's commitment to economic revival, improved quality of life, cultural and community development, and the strengthening of the nonprofit sector's potential.