CARTERVILLE
SCHOOLS
FOUNDATION.

THE MISSION

The Carterville Schools Foundation, also known at the Tri-C Community Unit 5  Schools Foundation works to provide scholarships for seniors graduating from Carterville High School and to provide grants to support teachers and their classrooms.

In partnership with the Carterville Schools Foundation, SICF manages numerous scholarships that are awarded each spring for the graduating seniors at Carterville High School.

Scholarship applications have concluded for 2025.  Please check back in January 2026 for the next application cycle.

If you would like information on creating a scholarship to leave a lasting impact on the students in Carterville, please contact SICF at 618-997-3700 or info@sicf.org.

Teachers in the Carterville School District are also eligible for annual grants to improve their classrooms.

Please check back for information on the next Teacher Grant Cycle.

Show your support by making your tax deductible donation to SICF or mail your check to: SICF, PO Box 1772, Marion, IL 62959.

THESE ROOTS
ARE DEEP.

THE SICF STORY

We are bankers, administrators, community members, who are from Southern Illinois. Our families live and grow here and have for generations. This region means as much to us as it does to you. Let us help you grow your legacy to build
up the community that we all love.

LET’S GROW.

TOGETHER.

The Southern Illinois Community Foundation engages the people of our region in building a tradition of philanthropy. We are committed to creating an opportunity for donors to participate in local community development efforts to address the changing needs of our community through charitable giving.