During this season of giving and thanks, we are especially grateful for the support of our many donors, volunteers, and other partners who work with us. As 2018 draws to a close, here are three last-minute tips to consider as you finalize your year-end giving.

We're pleased to announce the awarding of nearly $270,000 in grants to 30 DuPage not-for-profits working in the areas of Animal Welfare, Arts and Culture, Education, and the Environment. Grants were distributed at our Holiday Open House on December 12.

Put a team of six together or we'll pair you up with one. The winning team will earn bragging rights and the chance to select a DuPage not-for-profit to receive a grant!

We are excited to share our fiscal year 2018 annual report with you! Thank you for your continued support of our work to address our community’s most pressing needs.

The Foundation supports projects that impact, improve, enhance, and enrich the quality of life for DuPage County residents. We're now accepting applications from organizations working in health and human services.

Thanks to a local donor, approximately $90,000 will be distributed for the next five years to support animal welfare projects. Initial grants will focus specifically on transportation projects that benefit animals in organizations' care.

Next Generation Initiative selected Little Friends, NAMI DuPage, and Teen Parent Connection as Community Innovation Grantees for their implementation of creative solutions to community needs. The agencies will receive a portion of the $77,000 raised during our Imagination Ball paddle raise.

Our Imagination Ball was a great success! Thanks to attendees, supporters, volunteers, and 20 event sponsors, including Premier Sponsor Northern Trust, nearly $320,000 in gross support has been pledged for our Operating Fund. With paddle raise contributions, figures raised equal nearly $400,000 to date.

Forgot to print your photo booth pictures from the Imagination Ball? You're in luck, we've got them here! Thanks Alfresco Photo Studio for your photography services!

We're seeking a Staff Accountant to analyze and reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports. An outstanding commitment to accuracy and detail is necessary, with a proactive, flexible, team-oriented, and collaborative work style.

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.