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Making an Impact in our Community

Whether your passion lies in supporting youth and education, empowering nonprofits, fostering community outreach, or enhancing life in DeKalb County, gifts from you and grants from us make a lasting impact in DeKalb County, IL.

Donor-fueled giving in action (2024 Annual Report)

Partner with Us in Your Giving

We would love to partner with you to make a meaningful difference. Every dollar entrusted to us strengthens our communities and supports those in need. To help you maximize your impact, we offer a variety of giving options tailored to your charitable goals.

Gifts of all sizes

    • Donate Online
    • Cash or Check
    • Appreciated Stocks, Bonds, or Mutual Funds
    • IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
    • And more!

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Create a Charitable Fund

If you’re ready to give beyond a one-time gift, consider creating a named charitable Fund at the Community Foundation. We manage over 475 unique Funds—each designed to support causes that matter to you. With a variety of Fund types to choose from, creating your Fund is simple and rewarding with our easy four-step process.

Steps to creating a Fund >

“Being entrusted with helping to carry on the legacies of people who made a difference in our community is one of our greatest honors.” - Dan Templin

For questions or more information on partnering with the Community Foundation, please contact Executive Director Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent law provides.