The Morton Community Foundation (MCF) has been formed to provide a centralized philanthropic endowment to meet future needs of the Morton community. MCF is an independent nonprofit corporation governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of twelve Morton business and professional leaders. Operations will be conducted by the volunteer Board, with administrative support from the Morton Chamber of Commerce.

Morton is a better community today because of past philanthropy of its residents. Freedom Hall, the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center, McClallen Memorial Park and the Morton Public Library expansion are common examples of assets we enjoy, which likely would not have been possible without the support of many proud and thankful Morton residents.

The primary purpose of the MCF will be to build a permanent endowment. A portion of annual earnings will be distributed by the Board of Trustees, based on recommendations by a Grant Committee made up of community leaders. The remainder of the annual earnings of the endowment will be added to the endowment to help it grow and increase the level of future grants.

The MCF has affiliated with the Peoria Area Community Foundation for investment and administrative services. Initially, the following funds have been established:

1. Unrestricted
2. Education
3. Parks and Recreation
4. Library Services
5. Community Services
6. Potential funds to meet the specific intentions of donors.

Information about the Morton Community Foundation and the Founders Campaign may be obtained by contacting any of the Board of Trustees or calling 263-2491. Board members are available to speak to interested community organizations.