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Imagination Ball Annual Benefit Raises Nearly $400,000

Our Imagination Ball was a great success! Thanks to attendees, supporters, volunteers, and 20 event sponsors, including Premier Sponsor Northern Trust, more than $316,000 in gross support has been pledged for our Operating Fund. With paddle raise contributions, figures raised equal nearly $394,000 to date.

Thank you, sponsors!
NGI Community Innovation Grantees Featured at Imagination Ball

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

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Imagination Ball Photo Booth Pictures

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!

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Now Hiring a Full-Time Staff Accountant

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.

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Volunteers Celebrated at Volapalooza

We were thrilled to celebrate six of our dedicated volunteers at Giving DuPage's Volapalooza, a county-wide recognition breakfast for volunteers, on October 25. Thank you for your time and talents!

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Get the Most from the New Tax Law’s Benefits

When the federal government passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, it lowered taxes for almost every taxpayer. Whether you're itemizing or taking the standard deduction this year, consider strategies that can provide you with significant tax and non-tax benefits.

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How Collaborations are Changing Our Area’s Early Childhood Landscape

Supported by Bright & Early DuPage, DuPage County Early Childhood Collaboration Program Director FaKelia Guyton explains how we're increasing the number of children who are ready for kindergarten.

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How We Help Donors

Learn how the DuPage Foundation makes a difference for donors.

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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.

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How We Help Not-for-Profits

Learn how the DuPage Foundation makes a difference for not-for-profits in our community.

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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