Agency Funds
Agency Funds (Organizational Endowment Funds) are established by nonprofit and public organizations to create a stable, long-term source of income in support of their mission. The DeKalb County Community Foundation manages all administrative and investment responsibilities, allowing organizations to focus on their work while benefiting from professional stewardship.
To contribute to an Agency Fund, donations must be made directly to the named organization with a note directing the gift to the Fund name. Legally, the organization owns the Agency Fund, and the Community Foundation manages it. Accounting rules require that all donations to an Agency Fund come directly from the organization that owns it.
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List of Agency Funds
This Fund was created by Kit William Nanzer in memory of his nephew Adam Joseph Nanzer. Grants from this Fund support the cost of fees, equipment, supplies, and/or scholarship support for Earlville CUSD #9 students attending Indian Valley Vocational Center (IVVC) in Sandwich, IL. Learn more about the Adam Joseph Nanzer Memorial Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Earlville CUSD #9) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund was created in 2000 to provide supplemental funds to DeKalb County IL’s Altrusa Club as they support literacy projects in the community.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Altrusa International DeKalb County, IL) and note that it is for the Fund.
The purpose of this Fund is to provide unrestricted support to Barb City Manor in DeKalb, IL, in fulfillment of their mission to serve low-to-moderate income seniors in safety and comfort. Learn more about the Barb City Manor Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Barb City Manor) and note that it is for the Fund.
The purpose of this Fund is to provide unrestricted support to Barb City Manor in DeKalb, IL, in fulfillment of their mission to serve low-to-moderate income seniors in safety and comfort. Learn more about the Barb City Manor Endowment Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Barb City Manor) and note that it is for the Fund.
The purpose of this Fund is to make a distribution to the Sycamore Education Foundation for the purpose of awarding the Beckam North Fillipp Scholarship to a graduating senior from Sycamore High School. The Fillipp family established the scholarship to honor the life of their son Beckam, who was taken too soon and loved beyond measure. Learn more about the Beckam North Fillipp Scholarship Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
The Bernice Kendall Memorial Fund provides resources to the Sycamore Education Foundation to support women’s athletics at the Sycamore High School in memory of Bernice Kendall.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
Established in 2013, this Fund provides support for equipment needs at Sycamore schools, as determined by the Sycamore Education Foundation (SEF).
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund supports the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) by providing ongoing support for their transportation services and Meals on Wheels programs.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Voluntary Action Center) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund was developed by the DeKalb Education Foundation to increase the quality of public education in the DeKalb School District by encouraging innovative achievement.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund was created in 2011 to provide unrestricted operating support to the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association (DAAHA) in support of its mission and services.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association) and note that it is for the Fund.
The purpose of this Fund is to support the work and activities of the DeKalb Barb Boosters organization.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb Barb Boosters) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides unrestricted supplemental operating support to the DeKalb County Animal Welfare League, Inc. (DBA Barn on Baseline).
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Barn on Baseline) and note that it is for the Fund.
Since 1996, this Fund provides support for conservation and environmental education purposes of the DeKalb County Forest Preserve District as determined by the District Superintendent and the DeKalb County Forest Preserve District Commissioners.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb County Forest Preserve District) and note that it is for the Fund.
Started in 2010, this Fund supports the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund was established in 1995 to benefit the DeKalb School District and provide support for the charitable purposes of the DeKalb Education Foundation Board.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides annual support for the activities of First United Methodist Church of DeKalb (FUMC).
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (First United Methodist Church of DeKalb) and note that it is for the Fund.
Started in 2010, this Fund provides unrestricted supplemental operating support to the DeKalb Park District.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb Park District) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created in 2005, this Fund provides support to the DeKalb Public Library facility to carry out its role and mission.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb Public Library) and note that it is for the Fund.
This endowed Fund provides annual unrestricted support to the Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre (P.E.T.) in fulfillment of its mission.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre) and note that it is for the Fund.
This non-endowed Fund is for use by the Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre (P.E.T.) in fulfillment of its mission.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre) and note that it is for the Fund.
This endowed Fund provides annual unrestricted support to Elder Care Services in fulfillment of their mission. Learn more about the Elder Care Services Endowment Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Elder Care Services) and note that it is for the Fund.
This non-endowed Fund provides unrestricted support to Elder Care Services in fulfillment of their mission.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Elder Care Services) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created in memory of Edna L. Nelson and Kenneth A. Johnson, this Fund provides supplemental financial support to the First Lutheran Church of DeKalb in support of purchasing Bibles for children, expenses associated with Vacation Bible School, and/or other Christian education programming for children and youth in the congregation. Learn more about the Endowment Fund in Honor of Edna L. Nelson & Kenneth A. Johnson >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (First Lutheran Church of DeKalb) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides unrestricted financial support to the Friends of JAMS in DeKalb County, IL, in fulfillment of their mission. Learn more about the Friends of JAMS Operating Reserve Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Friends of JAMS) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides unrestricted financial support to the Hinckley Historical Society in DeKalb County, IL, in fulfillment of their mission. Learn more about the Hinckley Historical Society Endowment Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Hinckley Historical Society) and note that it is for the Fund.
The purpose of this Fund is to make distributions to the Sycamore Education Foundation for the purpose of awarding grants for the special education department at Sycamore High School. Learn more about the Jeri Delaney Memorial Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides support to the Kirkland Historical Society in DeKalb County, IL, in fulfillment of their mission. Learn more about the Kirkland Historical Society Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Kirkland Historical Society) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created in 2021, the purpose of this endowed Fund is to provide unrestricted support to the Kirkland Historical Society in DeKalb County, IL, in fulfillment of their mission.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Kirkland Historical Society) and note that it is for the Fund.
Started in 2002, this Fund provides support to the Kishwaukee Family YMCA in order to carry out its role and mission.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Kishwaukee Family YMCA) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created in 2023, this Fund provides unrestricted support to the Malta Township Public Library in Malta, IL, in fulfillment of their mission. Learn more about this Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Malta Township Public Library) and note that it is for the Fund.
The Marian Elliott SEF Sycamore High School Fund provides financial support solely and exclusively for projects that enhance student learning experiences at Sycamore High School.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created through an estate gift from Joan Popp upon her passing in September 2017, this Fund provides support to the DeKalb Area Women’s Center (DAWC) and its mission. Learn more about the M. Joan Popp Women's Empowerment Fund for DAWC >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb Area Women’s Center) and note that it is for the Fund.
Set up in remembrance of Kenneth Marsh, this Fund provides on-going maintenance and preservation of the historic North Grove School building and property.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (North Grove School Association) and note that it is for the Fund.
The purpose of the Fund is to provide unrestricted support to Oaken Acres Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center, also known as Oaken Acres Wildlife Center, in DeKalb County, Illinois.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Oaken Acres Wildlife Center) and note that it is for the Fund.
Established in 1997, this Fund provides support to Open Door Rehabilitation Center to support their mission and programs in the community.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Open Door Rehabilitation Center) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides unrestricted operating support to Opportunity House in fulfillment of their mission to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead full and abundant lives in the community. The Fund was created out of an estate gift left by Linda M. Heinisch of DeKalb. Her legacy of love and support for the community lives on.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Opportunity House) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides unrestricted supplemental operating support to RAMP in order to benefit people with disabilities in DeKalb County.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (RAMP) and note that it is for the Fund.
The purpose of the Fund is to provide unrestricted support to the Sandwich Education Foundation in Sandwich, IL, in fulfillment of its mission. Learn more about this Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sandwich Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
Established in 2017, this Fund provides a way for people and organizations to give back in support of the Sandwich fairgrounds. Donations received support the mission of the Sandwich Fair Association. Learn more about the Sandwich Fair Association Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sandwich Fair Association) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created in 2004, the Sandwich Fair Association Endowment Fund exists in perpetuity to support the mission and operating needs of the Sandwich Fair Association.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sandwich Fair Association) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides unrestricted financial support to the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District in support of their mission to responsibly conserve healthy soil and clean water for all generations. Learn more about the Soil & Water Conservation Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District) and note that it is for the Fund.
Started in 2005, this Fund supports the Somonauk Education Foundation in carrying out its role and mission.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Somonauk Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund provides ongoing support to the Stage Coach Players as they carry out their role and mission.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Stage Coach Players) and note that it is for the Fund.
Established in 1997, this Fund supports the purposes of the Sycamore Education Foundation (SEF).
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Education Foundation) and note that it is for the Fund.
This Fund was created to provide unrestricted supplemental operating support related to events, programs, exhibits, etc. specific to Sycamore’s history as determined by the DeKalb County History Center.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (DeKalb County History Center) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created in memory of longtime member Jack Shrout, this Fund provides support to the Sycamore Lions Charities to fulfill their mission. Learn more about the Sycamore Lions Charities Jack Shrout Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Lions Charities) and note that it is for the Fund.
The primary purpose of this Fund is to provide unrestricted supplemental operating support to the Sycamore Park District.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Park District) and note that it is for the Fund.
The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Scholarship Fund supports scholarships for graduating students through the Lions Club of Sycamore Illinois in connection with the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. The Fund helps recognize and encourage local students as they pursue higher education opportunities.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Pumpkin Festival) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created in 2004, this Fund supports the ongoing activities of the Sycamore Sports Boosters organization.
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Sycamore Sports Boosters) and note that it is for the Fund.
Created through an estate gift in 2017, this Fund provides unrestricted financial support to Tails Humane Society in fulfillment of their mission. Learn more about the Tails Humane Society Fund >
To support this Agency Fund, please make your donation directly to the named organization (Tails Humane Society) and note that it is for the Fund.
