Publications
Learn more about the DeKalb County Community Foundation through our current and past publications, including the Annual Report, Report to the Community, and our e-newsletter "What Gives". With the information you'll find in each publication, we hope to inspire you about philanthropy in our community.
What Gives e-newsletter
Stay up to date with the DeKalb County Community Foundation through our monthly e-newsletter. From new fund announcements, breaking news and events, current grant opportunities, philanthropy in action and more.
2019
- April 2019 - Stories of Generosity, Renaissance and Spinoso Masters Scholarship, Board Member Recognition, and More!
- March 2019 - Gregory B. Widerberg and Chuck Criswell Memorial Funds, VIDEO - Celebration Dinner, Excellence in Education awards, and More!
- February 2019 - Karen & Joseph Grush Charitable Fund, New Fund Portal and Online Giving Platform, Scholarship & Grant Opportunities, and More!
- January 2019 - New Directors Announced, Grant Opportunities, Lil' Sam Joy Fund, and More!
2018
- December 2018 - Celebrating 25 Years VIDEO, Anita's Retirement Open House, $73,300 in Grants Awarded, and more!
- December 2018_Spotlight Edition - Only A Few Weeks Left - Stronger Together Campaign Update
- November 2018 - 2018 Report to the Community, Meet the Mitchell Brothers, Investing in Nonprofits, and more!
- November 2018_Spotlight Edition - We are Stronger Together!
- October 2018 - Sycamore Residents Pay it Forward, We're Hiring, Countdown to Final Celebration Grants, and more!
- September 2018_Spotlight Edition - Zurbrugg Announces Retirement from Community Foundation
- September 2018 - Welcome Marc Hooks, New Gift of Grain Option, New Fund for DeKalb Women's Center, and more!
- August 2018 - New Fund Honors Jack Shrout, YEP Begins 10th Year, Current Grant Opportunities, 25th Anniversary Update, and more!
- July 2018 - Sheldon & Betty Kesner Fund, $206,000+ in Grants Awarded, 25th Anniversary Update, We're Hiring, and more!
- July 2018_Spotlight Edition - We're Hiring a Grants & Community Initiatives Manager
- June 2018_Spotlight Edition - Annual Impact Report 2017
- June 2018 - Curt and Karen Lang Fund, 25th Anniversary Activities, Welcome Christine Johnson, and more!
- May 2018 - Farewell to Becky Zantout, The Light Show, Deborah and Colin Booth Fund, Welcome Karen Grush, and more!
- April 2018 - 25th Anniversary Celebration Activities, New Board Member Joe Mitchell, Sycamore Depot Light Show, and more!
- March 2018 - New Funds, Excellence in Education Awards, Thank You Donna Larson, Scholarship Opportunities, and more!
- February 2018 - Come Join the Fun(d), Available Scholarship & Grant Opportunities, Thank you Alethia Hummel, and more!
- January 2018 - Introducing the Turner Family Charitable Fund, Grant Opportunities, Meet Moriah Stice, and more!
