With the DuPage County Bar Association, our Next Generation Initiative gathered at the historic Chicago Golf Club. Thanks to attendee contributions and a $2,000 match from the Dale Family Fund of the DuPage Foundation, $7,190 has been raised so far for CASA of DuPage County.

While direct gifts from individuals dropped, giving through foundations enjoyed a record-breaking year, growing to an unprecedented $76 billion! This stat underscores the trend that more people are utilizing vehicles like their local community foundations to effectively navigate an increasingly complex giving environment.

As a proud supporter of the arts and their ability to generate cultural, economic, and social benefits for DuPage County and its residents, the Foundation is excited to announce WTTW's hiring of Angel Idowu, as its new arts correspondent, an endowed position funded by the JCS Fund.

Estate gift commitments are an impactful—and easy—way to support future generations. But if they make you wonder “What about my loved ones?” we can help. It’s possible to leave a legacy for causes you care about and provide for loved ones after you’re gone.

Looking for fun things to do around town this summer? DuPage County has it all. For exciting arts and cultural activities, turn to artsdupage.org, an expansive public listing of upcoming exhibits, concerts, festivals, workshops, and more.

With guidance and funding from the Foundation, H.O.M.E. DuPage created the Financial Fitness Program (FFIT), a series of workshops focused on budgeting, debt management, developing savings, and basic banking coupled with continued, individualized coaching sessions. Participation from residents and other not-for-profits continues to grow.

Read the summer 2019 newsletter, featuring recent grantees, new staff, Next Generation Initiative sponsors, new funds, and more!

As part of our Community Needs grant program, $523,880 was awarded to 38 local not-for-profits doing impactful work. Grants were distributed and grantees were celebrated at the June 12 Spring Grant Open House. 

After identifying our county's most critical animal welfare needs, we connected a generous estate gift to fund some solutions. Nearly $120,000 was awarded for the purchase of vehicles, animal transportation expenses, and a communal database connecting multiple agencies.

Congratulations to Kait Balsewicz and Mike Sitrick on their Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. The CFRE signifies confident, ethical fundraising professionals. We applaud their commitment to making a difference in DuPage County.

Learn more about the Foundation's mission and how we help donors, not-for-profits, area professional advisors, and other partners as we work together to benefit our community.

Learn how the DuPage Foundation makes a difference for professional advisors.