Agency Funds

Agency Funds (Organizational Endowment Funds) are created by nonprofit and public organizations to provide stable income to support their work. The DeKalb County Community Foundation handles all administrative and investment responsibilities, freeing the organization to pursue its charitable mission.

To discuss your charitable interests or to give back to the community by establishing a Fund of your own, please contact Executive Director Dan Templin at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.

Adam Joseph Nanzer Memorial Fund

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 >

Donate to the Adam Joseph Nanzer Memorial Fund >

Altrusa - Daily Chronicle Literacy Fund

This Fund was created in 2000 to support the Altrusa Club’s literacy projects in the community. The Altrusa Club of DeKalb-Sycamore has long been a champion of many causes, including literacy, which is also high on the corporate-giving agenda of the Daily Chronicle (Shaw Media). Proceeds from the DeKalb County Spelling Bee serve to fund this endowment, as well as the Newspapers in Education program at the Daily Chronicle.

Donate to the Altrusa - Daily Chronicle Literacy Fund >

Barb City Manor 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 >

Donate to the Barb City Manor Fund >

Barb City Manor Endowment 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 >

Donate to the Barb City Manor Endowment Fund >

Beckam North Fillipp Scholarship 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 >

Donate to the Beckam North Fillipp Scholarship Fund >

Bernice Kendall Memorial 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.

Donate to the Bernice Kendall Memorial Fund >

Beulah & Roberta Hackett SEF Endowment Fund

Established in 2013, this Fund provides support for equipment needs at Sycamore schools, as determined by the Sycamore Education Foundation (SEF).

Donate to the Beulah & Roberta Hackett SEF Endowment Fund >

Beulah & Roberta Hackett VAC Endowment Fund

This Fund supports the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) by providing ongoing support for their transportation services and Meals on Wheels programs.

Donate to the Beulah & Roberta Hackett VAC Endowment Fund >

DEF Wirtz Foundation 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.

Donate to the DEF Wirtz Foundation Fund >

DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. Endowment 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.

Donate to the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. Endowment Fund >

DeKalb Barb Boosters Endowment Fund

The purpose of this Fund is to support the work and activities of the DeKalb Barb Boosters organization.

Donate to the DeKalb Barb Boosters Endowment Fund >

DeKalb County Animal Welfare League Fund

This Fund provides unrestricted supplemental operating support to the DeKalb County Animal Welfare League, Inc. (DBA Barn on Baseline).

Donate to the DeKalb County Animal Welfare League Fund >

DeKalb County Forest Preserve Conservation and Environmental Education Endowment 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.

Donate to the DeKalb County Forest Preserve Conservation and Environmental Education Endowment Fund >

DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Endowment Fund

Started in 2010, this Fund supports the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation.

Donate to the DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Endowment Fund >

DeKalb Education Foundation Endowment 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.

Donate to the DeKalb Education Foundation Endowment Fund >

DeKalb First United Methodist Church Fund

This Fund provides annual support for the activities of First United Methodist Church of DeKalb (FUMC).

Donate to the DeKalb First United Methodist Church Fund >

DeKalb Park District Fund

Started in 2010, this Fund provides unrestricted supplemental operating support to the DeKalb Park District.

Donate to the DeKalb Park District Fund >

DeKalb Public Library Endowment Fund

Created in 2005, this Fund provides support to the DeKalb Public Library facility to carry out its role and mission.

Donate to the DeKalb Public Library Endowment Fund >

Egyptian Theatre Endowment Fund

This endowed Fund provides annual unrestricted support to the Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre (P.E.T.) in fulfillment of its mission.

Donate to the Egyptian Theatre Endowment Fund >

Egyptian Theatre Fund

This non-endowed Fund is for use by the Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre (P.E.T.) in fulfillment of its mission.

Donate to the Egyptian Theatre Fund >

Elder Care Services Endowment 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 >

Donate to the Elder Care Services Endowment Fund >

Elder Care Services Fund

This non-endowed Fund provides unrestricted support to Elder Care Services in fulfillment of their mission.

Donate to the Elder Care Services Fund >

Endowment Fund in Honor of Edna L. Nelson & Kenneth A. Johnson

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 >

Donate to the Endowment Fund in Honor of Edna L. Nelson & Kenneth A. Johnson >

Friends of JAMS Operating Reserve 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 >

Donate to the Friends of JAMS Operating Reserve Fund >

Hinckley Historical Society Endowment 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 >

Donate to the Hinckley Historical Society Endowment Fund >

Jeri Delaney Memorial 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 >

Donate to the Jeri Delaney Memorial Fund >

Kirkland Historical Society 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 >

Donate to the Kirkland Historical Society Fund >

Kirkland Historical Society Endowment 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.

Donate to the Kirkland Historical Society Endowment Fund >

Kishwaukee Family YMCA Endowment Fund

Started in 2002, this Fund provides support to the Kishwaukee Family YMCA in order to carry out its role and mission.

Donate to the Kishwaukee Family YMCA Endowment Fund >

Malta Township Public Library Endowment 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 >

Donate to the Malta Township Public Library Endowment Fund >

Marian Elliott SEF Sycamore High School 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.

Donate to the Marian Elliott SEF Sycamore High School Fund >

M. Joan Popp Women's Empowerment Fund for DAWC

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 >

Donate to the M. Joan Popp Women's Empowerment Fund for DAWC >

North Grove School Preservation Fund in Memory of Kenneth Marsh

Set up in remembrance of Kenneth Marsh, this Fund provides on-going maintenance and preservation of the historic North Grove School building and property.

Donate to the North Grove School Preservation Fund in Memory of Kenneth Marsh >

Open Door Founder's Fund

Established in 1997, this Fund provides support to Open Door Rehabilitation Center to support their mission and programs in the community.

Donate to the Open Door Founder's Fund >

Opportunity House Endowment 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.

Donate to the Opportunity House Endowment Fund >

RAMP Endowment Fund

This Fund provides unrestricted supplemental operating support to RAMP in order to benefit people with disabilities in DeKalb County.

Donate to the RAMP Endowment Fund >

Sandwich Education Foundation Fund

The purpose of the Fund is to provide unrestricted support to the Sandwich Education Foundation in Sandwich, IL, in fulfillment of their mission.

Donate to the Sandwich Education Foundation Fund >

Sandwich Fair Association Endowment 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.

Donate to the Sandwich Fair Association Endowment Fund >

Sandwich Fair Association 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 >

Donate to the Sandwich Fair Association Fund >

Soil & Water Conservation 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 >

Donate to the Soil & Water Conservation Fund >

Somonauk Education Foundation Endowment Fund

Started in 2005, this Fund supports the Somonauk Education Foundation in carrying out its role and mission.

Donate to the Somonauk Education Foundation Endowment Fund >

Stage Coach Players Fund

This Fund provides ongoing support to the Stage Coach Players as they carry out their role and mission.

Donate to the Stage Coach Players Fund >

Sycamore Education Foundation Endowment Fund

Established in 1997, this Fund supports the purposes of the Sycamore Education Foundation (SEF).

Donate to the Sycamore Education Foundation Endowment Fund >

Sycamore History 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.

Donate to the Sycamore History Fund >

Sycamore Lions Charities Jack Shrout 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 >

Donate to the Sycamore Lions Charities Jack Shrout Fund >

Sycamore Park District Endowment Fund

The primary purpose of this Fund is to provide unrestricted supplemental operating support to the Sycamore Park District.

Donate to the Sycamore Park District Endowment Fund >

Sycamore Sports Boosters Endowment Fund

Created in 2004, this Fund supports the ongoing activities of the Sycamore Sports Boosters organization.

Donate to the Sycamore Sports Boosters Endowment Fund >

Tails Humane Society 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 >

Donate to the Tails Humane Society Fund >

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