- June 2024 Edition -

Greetings!

We are thrilled to kick off summer with exciting news and updates from YOUR Community Foundation! Thank you for your time and continued interest.

NEW Scholarship Fund Honors Eric Gabriel

Introducing the Eric J. Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Fund, honoring the life and legacy of Eric Gabriel. The scholarship contributes to the educational expenses of graduating seniors from Genoa-Kingston, Somonauk, and Sycamore High School who have been involved with FFA.

Fund story and details >

2024 Give DeKalb County Sets New Records

In its 11th year, Give DeKalb County donors set a new record by contributing over $2 million in support of nonprofit organizations. Give DeKalb County reached new all-time highs with a record number of participating nonprofits, Bonus Pool total, and grand total.

Final giving day totals >

Grants Boost Music Education

Twenty six nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County and greater Chicagoland received $116,100 in Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants to support music education.

Recipients and grant purpose >

Spring Community Needs Grants Awarded

From public safety and education to arts and community development, local projects addressing community needs received $159,799 in grant support. Twenty five local nonprofit and public sector organizations benefited from a Community Needs Grant.

Grant recipients and purpose >

High School Students Gain Employability Edge

Through a collaboration between the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, the Community Foundation, and DeKalb High School, over 45 students earned their Essential Skills Certificate of Employability. Congratulations to all!

Certificate and program details >

YEP Awards Proactive Grant

The YEP 2.Pro committee awarded a $5,000 grant to Family Service Agency for program support addressing youth mental health and anxiety.

Grant details and purpose >

Summer Six – Charitable Giving Tips

Welcome to the EPAC Corner. We are pleased to bring you this content from the Estate Planning Advisory Committee (EPAC) of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

Welcome to summer! We’ve put together six tips to keep in mind as you plan your charitable giving for the coming months, years, and even decades. Estate tax exemption sunset, QCDs, a holistic approach, and more!

Mid-year reminders about charitable giving >

2023 Annual Report

We are delighted to present this digital version of the Community Foundation's 2023 Annual Report. Thank you, donors, for supporting our communities and taking care of those in need! Printed copies mailed in late June.

Explore the digital edition >