DuPage Foundation

Implications of The SECURE Act’s Passage for Donors and Professional Advisors

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act encourages Americans to begin saving for retirement or add to established plans. However, the Act has a number of implications of which investors, advisors, and charitable gift planners should be aware.

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Now Hiring a Full-Time Director of Communications

We're seeking a Director of Communications to advance the strategic direction of our marketing initiatives and manage our brand. This position will build the Foundation's position through strategic communications to donors, potential donors, professional advisors, not-for-profit partners, community leaders, and the media.

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A Commitment to Multi-Generational Giving: The Beck Family

Residents of Naperville for the last 25 years, Margie and Marty Beck are committed to philanthropy and have made the DuPage Foundation their partner in achieving their charitable goals. Read more about why they give.

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Foundation Grant Connects Not-for-Profit with Local Artist

When in need of an art instructor, Arts DuPage connected Riverwalk Adult Day Services to the perfect match. A grant from the Foundation funded this project for adults in need of daytime care. Have a drawing or painting project that needs support? Apply by December 30 for up to $2,500 through the JCS Fund Visual Arts Mini-Grant.

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Nearly $310,000 Awarded to 31 DuPage Not-For-Profits

As part of our 2019 fall Community Needs grant cycle, nearly $310,000 in grants was awarded to 31 not-for-profits working in areas of Education, Arts and Culture, Environment, and Animal Welfare. Grants were distributed at our Holiday Open House on December 11.

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FY2019 Annual Report Now Available for Viewing

Read the FY2019 Annual Report, featuring donor stories, initiative impact reports, and more.

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A World of Good

What if you could do a world of good, right here in your own backyard? As DuPage County's philanthropic leader, the DuPage Foundation connects donors with DuPage needs, in ways no one else can. Together, we're accomplishing more than any one of us could alone. See how our Community Needs grant program is supporting programs that enhance the quality of life for DuPage County residents.

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DuPage Foundation Masquerade: A Success!

Held on Saturday, November 16, the DuPage Foundation Masquerade was a night to remember, grossing nearly $450,000 to date for Foundation operations and programs aimed at raising the quality of life throughout DuPage County, with additional gifts expected through year-end.

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How We Help Advisors

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

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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