The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation aims to unite community members to mobilize resources to advance a racially just society and equitable outcomes for residents of Oak Park, River Forest, and surrounding communities. Their mission revolves around promoting equity, inclusivity, and courage, working towards a racially just society in which all community members thrive and prosper.
NextGen Leaders in Philanthropy offers capacity-building grants for small organizations or projects within a specific budget range to enhance their operational effectiveness and growth. The grant focuses on increasing knowledge, skills, capabilities, etc., to aid in organizational effectiveness or support sustainability. Examples of capacity building funded include attending conferences, purchasing software or equipment along with relevant training, and hiring expert consultants.