2600 DeKalb  Ave.

Sycamore, IL 60178

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Our Community Foundation is in full compliance with National Standards, developed by the field. As such, we are proud to be able to post this national seal.

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

OUR PURPOSE
* To serve donors in achieving their philanthropic objectives.
* To create and build a lasting source of revenue to benefit the residents of our community.
* To provide leadership and resources in addressing community needs.

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
Value of assets, 12/31/2008
Number of separate funds
Grants awarded during 2008
Grants awarded since 1993

 

$20.4 million
195
$1,267,059
$10.5 million

 

MEETING NEEDS TODAY and ENDOWING THE FUTURE:

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WHAT'S NEW?...

TOTTY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED AT SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL

The Barry Robert Totty Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 by Barry Totty’s mother, Diane Parkhouse, and memorializes this 1987 graduate of Sycamore High School.  Barry, a plumber/pipefitter who had a passion for real estate investments, died in 2007 at the age of 38 in an auto accident.  The fund provides a $1,000 scholarship support for a S.H.S. graduate pursuing a degree in agriculture.

                                        

                        Barry Robert Totty                                                           Christina Johnson

                                                                                                    2009 Totty Scholarship Recipient

                                         

GRAND VICTORIA FOUNDATION HONORED WITH 'CRITICAL IMPACT AWARD' FOR COMMUNITYWORKS INITIATIVE.  Click here for the whole story.

 

DCCF 2008 Annual Report...click here to view/download.

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (YAC)

DCCF IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD YOUTH!

The YAC is a youth philanthropy program that teaches young people leadership skills and the importance of community involvement and philanthropy.

To view brochure , click HERE!

If you are interested in learning more contact Deanna Cada at deanna@dekalbcountyfoundation.org

Membership Guidelines HERE

Download an application HERE

 

TRANSFER OF WEALTH:
SECURING OUR FUTURE Click here

 OUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

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THE DEKALB COUNTY NONPROFIT DIRECTORY

Announcing a new resource to enhance philanthropy and highlight services in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Nonprofit Directory is a website listing of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that serve DeKalb County. The website includes:

  • Individual profiles for 501(c)3 organizations that contain contact information, describe their mission and services, and has a link to their website Links to other resources relevant to the nonprofit sector A link to volunteer opportunities available within nonprofit organizations
  • Advanced search options in order to find organizations by the populations and communities served as well as their physical location

To go directly to the DeKalb County Nonprofit Directory, click here www.dekalbcountynonprofits.org