News & Announcements

December 7, 2020

$125,617 Awarded to Local Organizations in Fall Community Needs Grants

Through generous donor support, the DeKalb County Community Foundation is excited to announce the distribution of $125,617 in Community Needs Grants this fall. The grants provide […]
December 4, 2020

Grant Seekers Workshop Announced for January 2021

Nonprofit organizations and eligible public sector direct service organizations interested in applying for a grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation are invited to a free […]
December 4, 2020

YEP Alum Update With Isabella Hayes

Meet Isabella Hayes, former Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) Chair and a 2017 graduate of DeKalb High School. During her four years in the YEP program, […]
December 1, 2020

Grants Available to Benefit Youth in DeKalb County

Nonprofit organizations and public sector direct service organizations are invited to apply for a YEP Grant, up to $2,500, for programs and projects that impact youth in […]
November 30, 2020

Norlings Leave a Lasting Impact on Education in Sandwich

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is honored to announce the Jack E. Norling and Norma E. (Rex) Norling Fund. This new Designated Fund provides financial support […]
November 30, 2020

Nonprofit Organizations Persevere Amid Pandemic

This year, nearly 82 percent of local nonprofit organizations have cancelled their fundraisers due to COVID-19. As a result of this challenging financial climate, the DeKalb […]
November 28, 2020

Tornado Destroys a Food Source for DeKalb County – Grants In Action

Together, with the support of our donors, the DeKalb County Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in DeKalb County, IL. Grants from […]
November 26, 2020

Grantmaking During a Global Pandemic (COVID-19) – Grants In Action

Together, with the support of our donors, the DeKalb County Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in DeKalb County, IL. Grants from […]
November 6, 2020

YEP Alumni Update With Emilie Schramer

Meet Emilie Schramer, recent member of Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) and a 2019 graduate of DeKalb High School. During her four years in the YEP […]
YEP Alumni Update With Emilie Schramer
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