News & Announcements

December 1, 2016

CHS Elburn Funds Educational Scholarships

Introducing the CHS Elburn Scholarship Fund, created as a lasting memory to the legacy of the Elburn Cooperative and to support the communities that strengthen the […]
November 29, 2016

Fall Grants to Support Music and Music Education Total $91,600 in Support

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is pleased to report that $91,600 in Wurlitzer Foundation Grants were awarded in the fall of 2016 to support music and […]
November 7, 2016

Honoring Members Through Philanthropy

Recently, the DeKalb County Community Foundation staff were invited to a monthly meeting of the Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club of DeKalb, IL. During the meeting, an award […]
November 3, 2016

Partnering for DeKalb County

As we reflect on 2016, we would like to take a moment and say thank you for the philanthropic partnerships that have been forged or grown […]
November 2, 2016

Fall Community Needs Grants Award $189,787 to Local Nonprofits and Community Organizations

Through generous donor support, the DeKalb County Community Foundation is excited to award $189,787 in Community Needs Grants this fall. A total of 31 local nonprofits […]
November 1, 2016

Impacting Nonprofits Through Internships

The DCNP-NGOLD Internship Program was launched in Spring 2014 with five students from NIU’s Center for NGO Leadership and Development (NGOLD) interning with five DCNP-member nonprofit […]
November 1, 2016

IRA Charitable Rollover – A Great Incentive for Philanthropy

The IRA charitable rollover is now a permanent option for individuals age 70½ and older who want to make a gift of a lifetime during their lifetime. Donors are […]
October 31, 2016

DHS Class of ‘76 Gives Back to Education

The DeKalb High School Class of 1976 held its fortieth reunion the weekend of September 23-25, 2016. Over 80 classmates attended at least one of the […]
October 10, 2016

Strength Through Partnership – Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter & Adoption Center

Located in Genoa IL, the Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, formerly known as the DeKalb County Animal Welfare Shelter, provides opportunity and safety […]
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