Support DuPage County's catalyst for coordinated charitable impact as we unmask our community's most pressing needs and commit to funding impactful solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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