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ABOUT DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION
Enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County, IL by proactively addressing community needs and expanding, managing, and distributing philanthropic resources.

OUR VISION

To be a philanthropic leader as we partner with others to build strong communities throughout DeKalb County.

OUR ROLES & SERVICES

  • Endowments & Donor Services - We help connect people who care with causes that matter by providing donors with a broad variety of interests a flexible and cost effective vehicle for carrying out their charitable objectives, regardless of the size of their donation.
  • Stewardship - The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and oversees the investment and management of charitable funds for individuals, families, non-profit organizations and corporate donors. Although these monies are pooled for investment purposes, each of the component funds within the Foundation retains its unique identity and charitable intent as specified by the donor.
  • Grantmaking - We distribute approximately $1 million every year in DeKalb County in support of Arts & Culture, Education, Community Development, and Health & Human Services through seven different grantmaking mechanisms/programs.
  • Community Initiatives - DCCF helps to identify community needs and partners with others through our grantmaking and community leadership resources to bring about positive change and solve problems.