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Thank You, Summer Interns!

Matt Shebik, son of Foundation Trustee Megan Shebik and Committee Member Steve Shebik, filled in during our transition between office managers and performed so well we asked him to stay on to assist with other projects. Tanner Booth, son of Committee Member Matt Booth, excelled at a database project during his internship.

Thank you!
Now Accepting Community Needs Grant Applications

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 areas of animal welfare. arts and culture, education, and environment.

Apply here.
NGI Celebrates Oktoberfest

Join Next Generation Initiative (NGI) for beer, Uncle Bub's bratwursts and sauerkraut, and giving to local not-for-profit Loaves & Fishes Community Services. Friends and colleagues welcome!

RSVP here.
Welcome, New Committee Members!

We're pleased to announce the addition of author, attorney, and entrepreneur Alice Wood to our Professional Advisor Committee, as well as senior wealth director Peter Paolilli to our Financial Operations Committee.

Thank you for your service!
Picture This Visual Arts Mini-Grant Opportunity

Painting and drawing related not-for-profit arts organizations and governmental agencies can request up to $2,000 for locally-developed, high-quality visual arts projects that reflect the strengths of our diverse yet unified community.

Apply by September 30.
Loaves & Fishes Debuts Food Truck

The recently-debuted, refrigerated food rescue truck enables better transportation of 70,000 pounds of food per week. The Foundation supported this purchase with a $20,000 Community Needs grant, that was matched by the DuPage Medical Group Charitable Fund.

Learn more.
2018 Benefit: Imagination Ball

We're jumping into the wonderful world of Willy Wonka, for a whimsical evening of drinks, dinner, and dancing. Mark your calendars for November 17 at The Westin in Lombard.

Sponsorship opportunities available!
Perma-Seal Leaders Believe Charity Starts at Home

Over the last 40 years, Perma-Seal Basement Systems, led by Roy and Laura Ann Spencer, has proudly served more than 350,000 homeowners. They've also volunteered at local organizations and established a pattern of giving with the Foundation for now and into the future.

Read more.
Glen Ellyn Resident Makes Lasting Impact with Gift to the Glen Ellyn Fund

The Village of Glen Ellyn and the DuPage Foundation launched the Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative to support projects that enhance the quality of life throughout Glen Ellyn. To date, the fund has raised nearly $265,000 from multiple donors, generating a $125,000 matching gift from the Foundation.

Learn about the GEFI.
Foundation Anthem Video

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.

Enjoy!

Mission

To foster philanthropy, connect donors to area needs and build community partnerships.

The DuPage Foundation is DuPage County's philanthropic leader. We help area residents and organizations realize their unique charitable goals, provide impactful support to our community's not-for-profits, and foster key partnerships to address critical issues affecting our community to help raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County.

As our County's leading conduit for philanthropy, we provide:

Personalized charitable services to our donors;
Strategic grantmaking through our Community Needs Grant Program and initiatives; and
Assistance to not-for-profits in building and administering endowments.

For Donors

For Not-for-Profits

For Advisors