Donating to the Community Foundation
Thank you for your interest in making a donation to the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Whether you want to give to an established Fund or create one of your own, the Community Foundation offers a variety of giving options to help donors maximize their impact.
For questions or additional information on donating to the Community Foundation, please contact Executive Director Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
Giving Options
Within each of these options, you’ll find opportunities to give using a range of assets, from cash or an online gift to life insurance and stock. Whatever option you choose, rest assured, we are committed to working with donors like you to fulfill your charitable goals. When you choose to give to the Community Foundation, you create opportunities that touch lives in every corner of DeKalb County. For good. For ever.
Online
Give through our secure online platform in a few easy steps using a credit/debit card or direct debit from your bank account. Donors can give to more than one Fund using the shopping cart feature.
- Choose the Donate online! button
- Search for and select a Fund
- NEW - Follow the guided steps to make a one-time or recurring (monthly, quarterly, annual) donation
- Continue by giving to another Fund OR proceed to checkout
Please note that credit card transactions carry a processing fee. This fee will be deducted from the gift amount and the net proceeds will be added to the fund. Your tax deduction will still be the gross amount of the gift. If you wish to cover the fee in your donation, simply check the "Add 3% to your donation to cover our processing fees" at the end of the form.
Cash or Check
An easy way to make contributions, both large and small. Donations can be made in person or by mail. Please make checks out to DeKalb County Community Foundation and include any gift direction in the memo section, through a gift envelope, or a cover letter. Gifts can be mailed or dropped off to DeKalb County Community Foundation – 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178.
Appreciated Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
With donations of stocks or bonds that have been held for some time, donors can avoid significant capital gains, and the net contribution is larger than the actual cost. A real "win-win" for donor and Community Foundation alike.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
Turn your individual retirement account (IRA) into a tax-saving charitable donation and take advantage of extended tax benefits. An option for individuals age 70 ½ and older who want to make a gift of a lifetime during their lifetime.
Cryptocurrency
By giving a gift of cryptocurrency, donors can make sizable donations that are tax-deductible. The Community Foundation accepts a variety of cryptocurrencies through BitPay. Currency includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), and more.
Gift of Grain
There are many ways your gift of grain can make a positive impact. By aligning generosity with your charitable interests, you provide opportunity and support to many areas. Donating a gift of grain is a simple way to make a lasting difference.
Real Estate
The gift of real estate or other tangible assets is a great way to make a sizable donation. This type of donation is tax deductible and after the Foundation sells the property, enables the donor to direct the donation to a new or existing Fund.
Ways to Donate Later - Giving Options
Planned Giving
There are many ways you can make a planned gift and leave a legacy of love and support through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. We work with you and your professional advisor to learn about your charitable goals and offer suggestions for achieving them.
Dinontas Society
The Dinontas Society is a special community of donors to the Community Foundation who completed financial contributions as a provision of their will, charitable trust, estate, and/or memorial gift designation. Dinontas (Δίνοντας) is Greek for ‘Giving.’
We created a special place to honor of these donors who have left a legacy of love and support and to tell their stories.
DeKalb County Community Foundation, Inc. - Federal Tax Identification Number: 36-3788167
All contributions, once accepted by the DeKalb County Community Foundation Board of Directors, represent an irrevocable contribution to the DeKalb County Community Foundation and are not refundable.
For questions or additional information on donating to the Community Foundation, please contact Executive Director Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.
Why Make a Gift to the Community Foundation?
Learn even more about the DeKalb County Community Foundation through these short videos below. Together, with our donors and community, we are making a positive impact in DeKalb County.
