Annual Report - 2018

years of philanthropy 2018 Annual Impact Report

Celebrate. Thank. Give.

Dear friends - we are pleased to present you with this special 2018 annual report highlighting the 25th Anniversary of your Community Foundation. In planning and implementing various activities throughout last year, our goal was to Celebrate, Thank, and Give back to the community. Our entire board and staff were fully engaged as we celebrated what the Foundation has accomplished through partnerships; thanked donors, grantees, volunteers, and staff who have contributed to our collective success; and gave back through some unique artistry and grant programs.

Frank Roberts 2017-2018 Board President

Special thanks goes to our 25th Anniversary Annual Sponsors. They provided one-time financial resources to help cover the cost of our Anniversary events.

Charlie and Mary Roberts’ vision to create the Community Foundation as a catalyst to grow philanthropy in DeKalb County has surpassed many expectations – having distributed over $25 million in grants and managing nearly $50 million in local charitable assets – all from their lead gift of $3.6 million.

Daniel Templin Executive Director

Please enjoy reflecting on the past 25 years with us as you read this publication. Also be sure to see our ‘Fast Facts’ on the next page for community impact highlights from 2018! We hope you will agree that we had a great year. One in which we could honor the past, celebrate well, and build momentum for an even more exciting next 25 years of community philanthropy!

Community Impact Highlights

$40,000 997

in 25th Anniversary Celebration Grants made throughout DeKalb County. individual grants made through a variety of Funds and grant programs.

$3,457,806

in grants awarded to enhance the quality of life in our community.

$4,001,434

in gifts made by generous donors to the Community Foundation.

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2018 Fast Facts

new charitable Funds opened by individuals, families, and organizations. in Community Foundation total assets invested to support the greater community. total raised for a Giving Day record, made possible through 3,647 generous donations from 1,724 donors and a bonus pool of funds.

25 Years of Community Philanthropy (1993-2018) 1993

Local philanthropists Charlie and Mary Roberts work to create a community foundation for DeKalb County. The couple asks local attorney Ron Klein to assist and in March 1993, with a $3.6 million initial gift from Charlie and Mary, the DeKalb County Community Foundation begins.

1997 Cumulative grantmaking soars above $1 million.

21-member board of directors created, representing communities of DeKalb County.

Dick Ubl hired as the first executive director.

1998 Assets grow to $12.7 million.

1999 Jerry Smith hired as first full-time executive director.

Emergency Grants program begins. Supports organizations in need of emergency funding.

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Grant distribution reaches $150,000 in first year. Total assets surpass $4 million.

2001

Ron Klein becomes first board president.

2000 The slogan “for good. for ever.� is adopted.

2002

Major gift of $2.5 million received from the children of founders Charlie and Mary Roberts.

2003 CommunityWorks initiative (childcare, workforce development, land use) begins.

2006 Yearly grant distribution reaches $1 million.

2008

CommunityWorks initiative (childcare, workforce Dan Templin hired as the development, new executive director. land use) begins.

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) created.

2011

$3.7 million raised in support of CommunityWorks initiative.

2005 Largest multi-year grant awarded in support of new Kishwaukee Community Hospital.

2010 Total assets reach $25 million and number of funds grows to 232.

2012

Historic Sycamore Train Depot becomes new location of the Foundation.

DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) created.

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25 Years of Community Philanthropy (1993-2018) 2012 Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund created. Increases Community Foundation total assets by 15% and grantmaking by 25%.

2014 First giving day for DeKalb County raises $119,443 for participating nonprofits.

2015

2015 DeKalb County Disaster Recovery Fund created.

Supports recovery phase for communities affected from the Fairdale tornado.

2017 Total assets reached $50 million and number of funds increase to 329.

Kindergarten Readiness Initiative launched. Supports education and preparedness.

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Cumulative grantmaking reaches $20 million.

2016

Community Economic Development Grants program begins as a catalyst for local municipalities and communities.

2018

Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Philanthropy!

During 2018, the Community Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary with a number of exciting activities designed to celebrate, thank, and give back to the community.

A special thank you to local artist Lynden Bute for his 2011 pencil and watercolor drawing of the Depot. With his permission, the drawing was used for all of the 25th Anniversary materials. Lynden has two drawings of the Depot currently on display at the Community Foundation.

The black and white print compliments the rich wood tones of the second floor landing, while the watercolor welcomes first floor visitors in the entryway.

25th Anniversary Sponsors To assist with the cost of these activities and events, we sought out a few onetime 25th Anniversary Sponsors to provide support. We thank each of these sponsors for partnering with us in this very special way to honor the past, celebrate the present, and build momentum for the future!

Thank you to our Sponsors: l First National Bank l Ronald G. Klein l Law Office of Michael P. Coghlan l Micki and Tony Chulick l Bill Nicklas l Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation l David and Suzanne Juday l First Midwest Bank l Richard Ryan l Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital l Steve and Evelina Cichy

Local artist Lynden Bute (left), is well-known in DeKalb County for his hand drawn artwork, carvings, and elaborate ice sculptures.

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Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Philanthropy!

Stories of Generosity

Celebration Grants

January - December

March - November

Partnering with WNIU/WNIJ, Stories of Generosity were recorded at various locations and times during 2018. These stories came from community members who wished to speak of generosity. The prompt was simple. Each person was asked to define generosity or to share a story of a time where they heard about, witnessed, or experienced generosity (giving of one’s time, talent, or treasure).

A few selected stories were featured during the November 2018 Celebration Dinner program.

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As the ‘Give’ part of the celebration activities, Celebration Grants were specific to each community in DeKalb County. A $2,500 grant was given away to each community to benefit an eligible nonprofit or community organization located in each community. The Foundation implemented this during a signature event associated with that community – one that drew many local attendees.

The Foundation participated in these signature events by way of a booth or table and took nominations from attendees.

At the end of each event, a drawing was held and the selected organization received a Celebration Grant from the Community Foundation.

Thank you to the many volunteers who gave of their time and talent to make these Celebration Grants possible.

With 17 community events to attend, we could not have done it without them!

Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Philanthropy!

Celebration Grant Locations and Recipients Lee Fire Department Pancake Breakfast $1,250 awarded to Lee Fire Department!

N.I.C.E Center 5K (Lee) $1,250 awarded to the NICE Center!

Genoa Days $2,500 awarded to Genoa Police Department!

Malta Days $2,500 awarded to Malta Fire Department!

Sandwich Freedom Days $2,500 awarded to Sandwich Fire Department!

Hinckley Family Fun Festival/Fireworks $2,500 awarded to Hinckley Food Pantry!

Kirkland 4th of July Celebration $2,500 awarded to Kirkland Food Pantry!

Shabbona Hometown 4th of July Fest $2,500 awarded to Indian Creek School District!

DeKalb Hopkins Park 4th of July $2,500 awarded to TAILS Humane Society!

Kingston Celebration $2,500 awarded to Kingston Community Sharing Library!

Waterman Summer Fest $2,500 awarded to Waterman Summer Recreation!

Cortland Summer Fest $2,500 awarded to Cortland Elementary School!

Maple Park Fun Fest $2,500 awarded to Maple Park Public Library!

Multi-Chamber After Hours (DeKalb County) $2,500 awarded to HarmonEssence A Cappella Chorus!

Somonauk Hometown Harvest $2,500 awarded to Somonauk Education Foundation!

Sycamore Pumpkin Fest $2,500 awarded to Neighbors’ House!

Community Foundation Celebration Dinner (DeKalb County) $2,500 awarded to Neighbors’ House!

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Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Philanthropy!

The Sycamore Depot Light Show Saturday, May 19

Working with NIU Associate Professor Bart Woodstrup and Time Arts students Kate Keeling and Alec Bourke, the Sycamore Depot Light Show took place on Saturday, May 19. Through artistic interpretation and motion graphics, the Light Show provided viewers a unique overview of the Community Foundation’s 25 years of philanthropy and delivered a few laughs along the way.

Prior to the start of the Light Show, attendees were invited inside to view “DeKalb County by Drone,” another artistic piece from Bart Woodstrup. Displayed on the interior walls of The Freight Room, this 30-minute show took viewers up and above DeKalb County, capturing an aerial view of the communities we serve.

Thank you to the Northern Illinois University Time Arts students, Bart Woodstrup, Upstaging Inc., The Gracie Center, AutoMeter Products, Inc., the City of Sycamore, and the Sycamore Police Department for all their assistance in making this evening possible.

View the Light Show, the DeKalb County by Drone Show, and more at: dekalbccf.org/celebrating25years 10

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Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Philanthropy!

Multi-Chamber After Hours Thursday, October 18 In celebration of 25 years, the Foundation held a special after hours in The Freight Room, inviting local chambers and organizations from all across DeKalb County. On Thursday, October 18, over 100 attendees came through for this multi-chamber event. Attendees included: Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation – DCEDC, Visit30.com - Waterman-Shabbona Business Association, Greater Kirkland Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Hinckley Business Association. Nominations for a DeKalb County Celebration Grant were taken and the $2,500 grant was awarded to HarmonEssence A Cappella Chorus.

Oral History Narrative Graphic Thursday, October 18 On the morning of October 18, the Community Foundation held a special President’s Council meeting that included past and present board presidents and executive directors. In that meeting, a consultant and artist facilitated an ‘Oral History Narrative’ discussion – highlighting key events, themes, and the evolution of the Foundation over the past 25 years. As questions were asked and the group responded, the artist drew.

The resulting graphic captured the conversation and history of the past 25 years. The graphic was on display during the 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner.

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Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Philanthropy!

Sycamore Pumpkin Fest Saturday, October 27 The Community Foundation participated in the Pumpkin Fest Historic Tour of Homes by listing the Sycamore Train Depot as a tour stop. On Saturday, October 27, hundreds of visitors walked through the doors eager for a tour of the building. 25th Anniversary materials and giveaways were onsite to ensure guests understood the reason for celebration.

The overall theme for Sycamore Pumpkin Fest was ‘Built in Brick.’ How fitting!

Community Foundation Week November 12-18 During this week-long celebration of community foundations all across the world, the 25th Anniversary celebration continued with a special Foundation Celebration Dinner and a few activities led by the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) committee.

25th Anniversary Timeline Video Working with local media agency, OC Creative, the Community Foundation created a timeline video capturing 25 years of philanthropy in DeKalb County. Viewers were taken on a quarter century journey, beginning with an initial contribution by founders Charlie and Mary Roberts who would be in awe today of the countless lives impacted in our community.

View the 25th Anniversary Timeline video at: dekalbccf.org/celebrating25years

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Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Community Philanthropy!

25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Thursday, November 15 On this memorable evening in November, the Community Foundation held a special 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner. A wonderful evening of celebration and reflection with donors, board members, and other supporters.

The evening began by reflecting back on founders Charlie and Mary Roberts and their vision for the Foundation, followed by a round of thank you’s to past and present leadership for their many contributions. The program continued with inspiring remarks from Doug Roberts, son of Charlie and Mary. Next up was an armchair discussion with past and present executive directors Dan Templin (2008-Present), Jerry Smith (1999-2008), and Dick Ubl (1993-1999), moderated by board president Frank Roberts. From there, representatives from Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) took the stage for a few minutes of youth impact and storytelling. Closing out the evening was a ‘Next 25 Years’ presentation and the final Celebration Grants drawing.

View the entire program and more at: dekalbccf.org/celebrating25years

Thank you to the Celebration Dinner committee, Foundation board and staff, Prairie State Winery, Northern Illinois University, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), Helen Monroe, Javier Soto, Richard Jenkins, Roger Hintzshe, Linc Smelser, Katelyn Kozinski, Chantel Davis, Kelsey Chelberg, Roger Kyler, and Jim Barker for all their assistance in making this evening possible.

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Revenues & Support

Statement of Financial Activities

Contributions

Investment Income

$

Realized Gains on Sale of Investments

351,341

1,559,597

Unrealized Loss on Investment

(6,263,025)

Administrative Fees

499,915

Grants

105,000

Facility Use

4,850

Other Revenue Total Revenue & Support

$4,001,434

59,537 $

318,650

$

3,430,045*

Expenses Grants Awarded

Administrative Fees

Salaries and Support Services Depreciation Total Expenses

Change in Net Assets

Net Assets - Beginning of Year

Net Assets - End of Year

500,971 763,229

$

64,430 4,758,675 (4,440,025)

54,172,273

$ 49,732,248

The finance committee of the Foundation board of directors oversees the investment of our assets as well as expenses. The following information is available upon request from our office: names of investment managers and fees charged, full audited financial statements, IRS Form 990, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy. *From audited financial statements reported on the basis of accrual accounting.

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Grants awarded during 2018

$3,457,806

Grants awarded since 1993

$28.31 million

Grants and Distributions

Grantmaking Areas of Interest Arts & Culture

$534,762

Nonprofit Capacity Building

$722,241

Health & Human Services

15%

21%

29%

17%

Community Development

$1,017,193

$587,106

6% Environment & Animal Welfare

$198,846

In addition to the distributions above, community impact and field of interest funds provided $194,656 for administration costs associated with Community Foundation operations and initiatives including the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy, and CommunityWorks.

12% Education

$397,658

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Community Initiatives: DCNP Membership

In 2018, DCNP membership increased to 120 and has grown by 67% since DCNP became a formal program of the Community Foundation in 2015.

Training

DCNP coordinated 58 training opportunities in 2018. Overall, these trainings had a 96% satisfaction rating from attendees and 97% said that DCNP training increased their knowledge and/or skill level.

Nonprofit Essentials Training Series 2018 Nonprofit Expo, an exciting speed networking opportunity for participants of the DeKalb Chamber’s Leadership Academy to meet members of DCNP and learn more about nonprofits.

The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) is a membership-based program of the Community Foundation that strengthens the nonprofit sector through leadership, professional development, and collaboration.

Learn even more at dcnp.org

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DCNP partnered with the Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce, Sandwich Public Library District, and Fox Valley Older Adult Services to offer a three-part training series in Sandwich during 2018.

This series earned a 99% satisfaction rating overall and allowed DCNP to better serve southern DeKalb County.

Internship Program

In 2018, 34 undergraduates from Northern Illinois University were placed with DCNP-member organizations and completed over 4,080 hours of services in communities throughout DeKalb County. Stipends of $575 were provided to interns courtesy of the Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation.

Community Initiatives: DCNP Nonprofit Day

Sponsored by First Midwest Bank, DCNP hosted its largest ever annual conference that brought together 145 attendees for a day of professional development, networking, and learning.

Give DeKalb County

DCNP’s annual day of giving reached new heights in 2018 with $614,555 raised for 91 participating nonprofits and funds.

In just 24-hours, 3,647 donations were made by 1,724 donors.

Since 2014, selected NIU students have completed over 17,000 hours of service in DeKalb County through the Internship Program.

Dr. Alicia Schatteman leads a training in Sandwich about the responsibilities of nonprofit board members.

In 2018, Micki and Tony Chulick started the DCNP Endowment Fund with the purpose of sustaining DCNP’s mission for years to come. The creation of this fund kick-started the Stronger Together campaign—a timesensitive effort that the Community Foundation embarked on in September 2018.

The Stronger Together campaign’s goal was to grow the DCNP Endowment Fund to a total of $2 million. The Community Foundation committed $1 million as a sign of its dedication, along with additional contributions from donors excited to provide core support to DCNP. At the start of the campaign, the DCNP Endowment Fund was valued at approximately $1.4 million, leaving $600,000 left to go. The Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation generously offered a dollar for dollar match up to $300,000 for donations and pledges made through December 31, 2018.

In a few short months, 131 donors contributed $286,267 toward the goal.

When matched by the Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation, a total of $647,534 was raised in support of DCNP.

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Community Initiatives: YEP In the fall of 2018, YEP began its 10th year of youth philanthropy. With 78 members representing 10 high schools in DeKalb County, the committee successfully allocated $14,005 in YEP Grants to nine organizations for a variety of programs and projects in the community.

Membership Cap

YEP members pause for a group photo during the April allocation meeting.

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) is a youthled committee of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Through monthly meetings, leadership activities, and volunteer outreach events, members of the YEP committee become familiar with local nonprofits, learn how to analyze grant applications, and allocate over $12,000 in youth impact grants for DeKalb County.

Learn even more at dekalbccf.org/yep

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Seeing a rise in interest over the last two years and taking meeting room size into account, membership for YEP was capped at 70.

Keeping this in mind along with the mission to be DeKalb County focused, each high school was given a pre-determined amount of membership spots. With a high amount of returning members, the cap was adjusted to accommodate 78 students.

Donor Relations & Fundraising Chair

The donor relations & fundraising chair is the 6th executive committee position for YEP. This new position focuses exclusively on donor communication and raising support for YEP in a variety of ways, including the all new Proactive Grant program.

Community Initiatives: YEP Proactive Grant Committee

The proactive grant committee was created with the 3rd and 4th year members in mind. This new committee provides a unique challenge to think beyond responsive grantmaking and instead to think through current youth issues that could be addressed proactively. The committee selected “lack on youth involvement in the community” as the issue, particularly volunteerism, which was then narrowed down to middle school age students. Thanks to a generous $2,500 dollar for dollar match from John and Nancy Castle, the committee successfully raised over $5,000 to fund the first project. The 2019-2020 committee will pick up the project in September and see it through completion in 2020.

YEP and volunteerism go hand in hand.

The YSB Royal Children’s Ball is an annual favorite.

10 Year Celebration Event

This year’s May meeting was amplified to include a 10 Year Celebration event. YEP celebrated past and present leadership, 10 year’s of donor generosity and impact, the 470 past and present members, and this year’s grantees with a project summary and check presentation.

10 Years of YEP:

• 470 members (past and present) • 13 high schools represented • A total of $112,182 awarded in youth impact grants • 85 individual grants awarded to local nonprofits and community organizations

The September meeting featured an interactive scavenger hunt and included a food stop to rest and recharge.

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Donors

How Do I Create a Fund?

1. Decide When to Give Create your fund now, in the near future, or establish it in your will.

2. Decide What to Give Almost any kind of asset can be used to start your fund.

3. Choose the Name for Your Fund Most funds are named for the donor, donor’s family, or as a memorial to someone special.

4. Choose a Type of Fund We offer a variety of funds that are flexible to meet your charitable interests. See the following pages for a listing of fund types.

How Do I Donate?

Donations of any size can be made online at dekalbccf.org/donate, in person, or by mail to DeKalb County Community Foundation – 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178. Please make checks out to DeKalb County Community Foundation and include any gift direction in the memo section.

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Community Impact Funds

Steven G. Anderson Community Fund Bothe Family Endowment Fund Joseph and Robin Bothe William and Victoria Jacob Stephen R. and Betty L. Brown Endowment Fund Jerome and Blanche Cerny Undesignated Fund Community Stewardship Fund in Memory of Charles C. Roberts

Charlie Roberts & Richard Ryan had a longstanding friendship and business relationship at DEKALB Ag Research and successor company, DEKALB Genetics. Charlie was a strong believer in community stewardship and, following his death in 2005, Rich created this Community Foundation fund honoring Charlie to provide annual grants meeting local needs.

DeKalb County Building & Development Association Endowment Fund DeKalb County Community Endowment Fund Dennis and Joanne Abbott Joseph and Sharoda Admonis Jr. Adolph Miller Real Estate Amazon Smile Anonymous Lawrence and Donna Asselborn Abraham and Elizabeth Bass Frances Bennett Donald and Janice Benson Thomas and Sandra Brotcke David A. Coombs Dean and Samantha Dailey Jerry N. Davis John and Ann Engstrom Norman and Marion Gilbert Steven Greenfield and Darryl Block Joan and Thomas Hancock

Ralph and Helen Hannon Hayes’ Body Shop, Inc. Howard and Valerie Heidlauf Richard and Barbara Holland Dan and Claudia Hueber Leonard and Elaine Johnson Reva F. Jungst Janice L. Kinczewski John and Lolly Kroos Michael D. Larson Judy Ledgerwood and Kheang Un Patrick and Karen Manning James N. McInnes Vincent and Patricia McMahon Lou Jean Moyer James and Carole Murphy Network For Good NIU Foundation Staff Noah and Angie Nordbrock Jane Ovitz Chester and Janet Palmer James A. Pitt Rita Potter and Terra Stetz Mary Renner James and Sharon Rhoades Robert and Linda Russell Elsie Sanford Thomas R. Shattuck Ivan and Judith Shils Patricia Steffens Timothy and Marilee Struthers Vision Pickling & Processing Denise L. Weinmann Gert Wylde Jerrold and Carol Zar George E. and Betty B. Dutton Undesignated Fund Betty Dutton Charitable Trust Emergency Fund James & Loretta Hipple Community Fund

E. T. and Jean B. Juday Fund Albert Kerby and Helene Tink Endowment Fund Ronald G. Klein Community Fund Michael Klein and Toni Taggart Ronald G. Klein Matthew and Jennifer VandeWiele Gordon and Lucy Melms Fund DCCF Annual Operating Fund A & P Grain Systems, Inc. Anonymous Betty Dutton Charitable Trust Rudolf and Ingeborg Bisanz James and Karen Buck Community Works Fund Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation Marian Gould Joseph and Karen Grush David and Suzanne Juday Midwest Evaluation OC Creative Denny and Karen Pickett James and Sandra Quiram Roy W. Talbot Taxco Restaurant Too, Inc. Lynne M. Waldeland Beth White Charles W. Otto Undesignated Fund Charles and Mary Roberts Family Endowment Fund Sally Stevens Community Fund Sally Stevens Richard and Carol Ubl Fund Richard and Carol Ubl Rodney A. and Dorothy Thiele Wright Fund

Give a Gift of Grain Farmers and landowners have a new charitable giving option thanks to a collaboration between the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation. ‘Gift of Grain’ allows farmers to align generosity with their charitable interests and receive tax savings at the same time.

Donating a gift of grain is a simple way to make a lasting difference.

The value of the grain is used to support charitable causes in the community, support a specific nonprofit organization, or start an endowed fund in the name of their family. Through a gift of grain, farmers can deduct the cost of grain, which typically results in saving self-employment tax, federal income tax, and state income tax. Farmers benefit even if they do not itemize their deductions and take the standard deduction.

Working with local grain elevators, the process for donating is simple. Farmers decide ahead of time where they would like to direct their donation and then proceed through a few simple steps.

The Gift of Grain account has been established with the Community Foundation whereby farmers can direct their grain donation to either the Community Foundation or Farm Bureau Foundation and also earmark the donation for a specific cause or charity. The Community Foundation will receive the monetary donation and disburse the funds to the intended charitable group.

Through the ‘Give a Gift of Grain’ option, farmers can provide opportunity and support to many areas including agriculture awareness, education, community development, literacy, local charities, natural resources, nonprofit support, and scholarships.

For more information on giving a gift of grain visit dekalbccf.org/giftofgrain

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Donors Field of Interest Funds Deborah and Colin Booth Fund Colin and Deborah Booth Jerrold and Carol Zar Charter Grove Grange #1843 Fund Marjorie and Clifford Danielson Fund Anonymous Jane Danielson Anne D. Pick Barbara P. Young Daycare Fund for Children DeKalb County Youth Grantmakers Fund Anonymous Bob Wright Insurance Agency, Inc. Betsy and Brian Hull Christine Johnson Ben Keierleber Sophie McComb Charles and Jennifer McCormick Regina Parker DCNP Endowment Fund Noel and Margaret Allison Marlin and Phyllis Anderson Anonymous Larry and Nancy Apperson Jerry and Helen Augsburger Jerome and Kathy Bejbl Betty Dutton Charitable Trust Ben and Valerie Bingle Vicki and Vincent Boone Richard Born Genevieve Braser Family Kevin and Marcy Buick Jo Burke

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Janet Byrnes Paul and Cheryl Callighan Amie Carey David Castro and Amanda Durik Citizens for Pritchard Donald and Patricia Clason Carol Cleveland Gary and Dee Coover Alicia C. Cosky John and Cheryl Countryman Daniel and Mary Curran Curt and Karen Lang Charitable Fund Dean and Samantha Dailey Wayne and Debra Davey Elizabeth Denius John Dickerman and Caroline Quinlan Catherine Doederlein Michelle Donahoe Sue and Ken Doubler Tim Dunlop Christopher Einolf Nancy Eyer Joan and Thomas Fenstermaker Bill and Rita Finucane First Midwest Charitable Impact Fund First National Bank Kevin and Kay Flavin Sharon Ricchiardi Folwell Dr. Lisa Freeman Marcia and Jack Goodrich Steven Greenfield and Darryl Block Joseph and Karen Grush Lana and Michael Haines Mitchell and Kathy Hallgren Daniel and Karen Hamingson Elizabeth Hampa James and Loretta Hipple Herbert and Linda Holderman

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Marc and Megan Hooks Kathleen Hott Todd and Mollie Hughes Betsy and Brian Hull Jim Dionisopolos and Tana Knetsch Fund John and Jennifer Butkus John D. and Jane Leifheit Charitable Foundation Johnson Farm, Inc. Christine and Jim Johnson Robin N. Jones Richard W. Joslin Stephen Kalber Anne C. Kaplan Larry and Sue Kendzora Dan and Maylan Kenney Donna and John Larson Dawn and Brett Littlefield Patsy Lundberg Lynette and Donald Spencer Charles and Jennifer McCormick Mary McGinn Carol Meyer Bill and Carole Minor Lou Jean Moyer Matt and Nancy Myre Sheryl Nakonechny Nancy D. Castle Charitable Fund Alex Nerad F. William Nicklas Noah and Angie Nordbrock Northwestern Memorial Healthcare - Foundation Julie Ann O’Connell Henry and Chanette Oeser Jill Olson and Gary Skinner A. L. Parts Eugene and Joan Perry Donna Prain Mike and Lynette Rajterowski Mary and Justin Ramp

Otto Reinisch Brian Reis and Mary LaClair Frank and Susan Roberts Kenneth Rodd and Donna Gable Herbert and Irene Rubin Richard O. Ryan Daniel and Kathleen Schewe Deb L. Schiller Robert and Lois Self Robert L. Shipman Sarah Slavenas Jerry and Ging Smith Thomas and Laurie Sodaro Timothy and Julie Suter Sycamore Charities Investment Sycamore Cinco de Mayo NFP The HBB Foundation Gayle Thistlethwaite Alison Tolan Tom and Barbara Hulseberg Fund Donna and Ty Turner Dr. Patricia S. Vary Village of Waterman Lynne M. Waldeland Tim and Jennifer Weiss Beth White James and Patricia Whitten Kent and Kris Wrenn Jerrold and Carol Zar Janet Hack Animal Welfare Endowment Fund Ronald and Karen Klein Endowment Fund for Libraries Ronald G. Klein Matthew and Jennifer VandeWiele John & Linda Linden Human Services Emergency Fund Linda Linden

Donors Malta Community Endowment Fund Dennis and Joanne Abbott Anonymous Arndt Automotive James Blazek Paul and Florence Butler Donald S. Mattson Memorial Fund Brian and Jacqueline Fucilla Jerald Jordal Richard and Kathy Katz Bobby and Shirley Kyler Mary Lynn and Gerald McArtor Willrett Natural Farm Rowland and Lucile Matteson Elderly Assistance Fund Rowland and Lucile Matteson Conservation & Wildlife Fund Helen and Kenneth O’Kane Fund The September 11 Fund Charles and Ruth Townsend Family Fund Wiegele Family Early Childhood Literacy Fund Thomas and Pamela Burski First Midwest Bank William C. Johnson Farny R. Wurlitzer Fund

Field of Interest CommunityWorks Funds William H. & Mary M. Awalt CommunityWorks Fund Kathy Aichele Nancy D. Castle CommunityWorks Fund Tony & Micki Chulick CommunityWorks Fund Cinco de Mayo CommunityWorks Endowment Fund CommunityWorks Fund Marcy and Don Billington Irene Oliver CommunityWorks Leadership Endowment Fund Curran CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Steve and Pat Faivre CommunityWorks Endowment Fund First National Bank CommunityWorks Fund Dr. Gordon and Joan Graham CommunityWorks Fund Lana and Michael Haines CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Lana and Michael Haines

Jerry & Annette Johns CommunityWorks Fund Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club CommunityWorks Endowment Fund

Kiwanis Club of KishwaukeeDeKalb in honor of 2018 Service & Leadership Award Recipients Al Mueller and Susan Doubler.

Kiwanis Club of Kishwaukee-DeKalb Karen Lee Klein CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Michael Klein Ronald G. Klein Bill and Bonnie Mullins CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Howard and Martha Mullins Memorial CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Northern Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine CommunityWorks Fund Robert and Mary Pritchard CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Barbara J. Rauman Family CommunityWorks Fund Daniel and Kristal Templin CommunityWorks Fund Dan and Kristal Templin

would have provided over 28 million in grants to the DeKalb County charities by now.”

New fund started in 2018

Victor F. Barresi Memorial Fund Bob and Pam Bowman Fund Earl Bowman Michael Minichiello David and Sandra Wildermuth Michael C. Brown Memorial Endowment Fund Timothy and Ann Lehan Nancy D. Castle Charitable Fund To support the various charitable interests of Nancy D. Castle.

Nancy D. Castle

Chulick Family Fund Ronald and Barbara Pearson Curran Family Endowment Fund Jim Dionisopoulos & Tana Knetsch Fund James Dionisopoulos and Tana Knetsch Mary Lou and Phil Eubanks Fund Landon & Colleen Faivre Family Charitable Fund

To support the various charitable interests of Landon & Colleen Faivre.

Landon and Colleen Faivre

First Midwest Charitable Impact Fund

“Who would have dreamed when the Foundation was established 25 years ago that we Richard Ryan – Donor

Donor Advised Funds

Karen & Joseph Grush Charitable Fund

To support the various charitable interests of Karen & Joseph Grush.

Joseph and Karen Grush

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Donors Gary & Joan Hanson Fund James K. and Loretta M. Hipple Family Fund Janis Hipple Horizons Unlimited Castle Advised Fund Tom and Barbara Hulseberg Fund Barbara Hulseberg Johns Family Donor Advised Fund Keleher Family Endowment Fund Laing Family Charitable Fund Curt & Karen Lang Charitable Fund Donald and Janice Benson Curtis and Karen Lang Alison Rosenow Todd A. Curtis, DDS Larson Family Fund Karsten Larson Fund Lil’ Sam Joy Fund To support the various charitable interests of Samuel and Karen Baker.

Samuel and Karen Baker Joseph and Karen Grush Christopher and Elizabeth Guess Anne C. Kaplan Darren and Melody Mitchell Charles F. Walden and Dr. Vernese E. EdghillWalden

W. Bruce Lincoln Memorial Fund Robert and Phyllis Miller Family Fund

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Jay and Lynn Montgomery Fund Bill and Bonnie Mullins Family Endowment Fund Marjorie A. Nelsen Fund The Promise Fund el Fondo de la Promesa Fund Farmworker Landscaper Advocacy Project First Midwest Bank Jo Ann and Robert Skabo Fund Robert and Jo Ann Skabo Jerry and Ging Smith Family Fund Francis & Marjory Stroup Community Endowment Fund Sycamore Containers Advised Fund Templin Family Fund

To support the charitable interests of Dan and Kristal Templin and their children – with a future goal of this Fund becoming a Community Impact Fund to be used by the Foundation Board to respond to needs and opportunities throughout DeKalb County.

Dan and Kristal Templin

Turner Family Charitable Fund Mary Uscian Health Care Access Endowment Fund Carl Janas and Jeanne Harris David and Vickie Klick John and Margaret Maieritsch Nicholas Santangelo Mary Uscian Health Care Impact Fund

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Thomas Warren & Friends Fund Brent and Carol Bish David & Nancy Wirsing Community Fund Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund

Scholarship Funds

Christopher E. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund David and Ellen Anderson Michelle Emmett Timothy and Ann Lehan Kevin Ballantine Music Scholarship Fund David Ballantine and Diane DeMers Robert Zimmerman Bobcat Scholarship Fund Alvin and Myrtie Warren Marvin and Gladys Bridger Scholarship Fund CHS Elburn Scholarship Fund CHS Elburn Chuck Criswell Memorial Scholarship Fund

To support the educational expenses of a Sycamore High School graduate who has demonstrated a dedication and record of giving back to the community as well as a strong desire to improve themselves through education.

Terry Criswell Chuck’s Memorial Pub Crawl

Barbara Cummings Memorial Scholarship Fund DeKalb County 4-H Scholarship Fund

DeKalb County Dental Society Fund Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons for Northern Illinois DeKalb High School Class of ‘63 Scholarship Fund William and Jacqueline Buehring Jean Carlson DHS Class of ‘63 Jim and Carol Dooley Carol Iskowich Jim and Lynne Morel Patricia McKinley Marilyn Smith Lynne Westerholm Cal Doty Memorial Scholarship Fizz Ehrler Automotive Technology Scholarship Fund Turning Back Time Car Show Marian Elliott Scholarship Fund Keith and Viella Glidden Scholarship Fund Julie Eggert Haka Memorial Scholarship Fund Michael Heimerdinger Scholarship Fund Robert and Barbara Heimerdinger Mary and Mark Hotwagner Barbara Swisher Holland (‘55) & Richard C. Holland Fund Ibarra Family Scholarship Fund Juan and Michelle Ibarra Daniel and Kathleen Schewe New fund started in 2018

Donors Annette & Jerry Johns Future Teacher Endowed Scholarship Jerry and Annette Johns Peter L. Johnson Scholarship Fund Mike Maveus Randy Johnson Scholarship Fund Rhoda Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund Michelle Jouris Memorial Scholarship Fund Keleher Family Scholarship Fund Donald D. Kendall Fund Nana Kendall Sheldon & Betty Kesner Scholarship Fund Kiwanis Club of DeKalb Scholarship Fund James and Lynne Morel Brett and Thomas Kubasiak Scholarship Fund Emmette and Kathleen Land Memorial Scholarship Fund Deborah and Martin Buckley James & Marjorie Lehan Family Scholarship Fund Lehan Drugs, Inc. James Lehan Timothy and Ann Lehan Maria and Edward Paine A. Raymond and Lois H. (Sohne) Linden Scholarship Fund Joseph & Elegie LoCascio Scholarship Fund Wayne and Betty Albrecht Jonathan and Sara Amara Mark Anderson Anonymous

George and Georgiann Baird Joyce H. Barker Frank and Marilyn Bazeli Carmina and Edward Bendersky Richard Born Robert G. Brayfield Charles and Martha Brown Joan A. Brown Donald and Kathleen Buckner Thomas and Pamela Burski Richard D. Callahan Cameron Campbell Nancy D. Castle Sally Chapralis Gary and Mary Ann Chesnut Patricia Craddock Charles W. Crum David Davenport Sara S. Denney Maria Di Nicola Rebecca and Jeffrey Dillon Ralph and Paula Drendel Jerome and Jan Dunbar Mary V. Eakle Laurie Erdmann David and Rachel Faivre Stephen and Patricia Faivre Pamela S. Ferdinand Lynette D. Fischer Laura Frankiewicz Raymond and Joan Gamboa David and Elizabeth Gillette Gary and Ann Glenn Glidden Greens Townhouse Association G-Men Moving Inc. Giovanni and Rose Gonnella Joan Greenwood and Francis DeGrado

Joseph and Karen Grush Christopher and Elizabeth Guess Tania Gutsche Laury B. Hallgren James and Bonnie Halvorson Robert and Barbara Heimerdinger Carl Heinisch Gale and James Horn Robert S. Hursh Carol Iskowich Joseph and Margaret Jankauskis Jeannine Johnson Anne C. Kaplan David E. Keys Michael Klein and Toni Taggart Ronald G. Klein Patricia A. Knudsen Barbara G. Koach Felicia Korengel Thomas and Mary Krupp Thomas and Theresa Kubon David and Robin Larson Jim Lehan II James and Jessica Lehan Timothy and Ann Lehan Photine Liakos Michael and Annette LoCascio Judith Locke Culver Cindy and Bill Lofthouse Bernard and Maureen Looney Julie Mannarelli Jerry and Jane Maring Amanda McCabe and Emilio Aviles-Casquet James and Carol McCann Charles and Jennifer McCormick

Eileen McKeough Richard McLaughlin Wayne and Cindy Miller Jan E. Modloff Ronald and Diane Musilek Sheryl Nakonechny Jeff and Mary Ann Nash Ronald and Carol Naylor Erick Neher Stephen and Pamela Nelson Roberta Niebergall Dominic and Mary Orlando Roger and Marcia Palmer Joseph and Margaret Pasteris G. Daniel and Page Pavelich Ronald and Barbara Pearson Christine A. Perkowski Robert and Mishelle Peterson Denny and Karen Pickett Kenneth and Jill Potts Jennifer Poynton Jane Randolph Roger and Barbara Ritzman Patricia Rogalin John and Susan Russick Ronald and Jane Schaeffer Daniel and Kathleen Schewe James and Jane Schultz Ivan and Judith Shils Ann M. Shult Aaron Shur and Tracy Koncilja Sarah Sofianos Clement and Anne Stiely Studio One Salon & Spa George and Mary Jane Suter Thomas and Janelle Teresinski

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Donors Sharon Tourville Pamela J. Tyska Meia F. Uili Kelly Usilton Elizabeth VanderMeer Matthew and Jennifer VandeWiele Lynne M. Waldeland Jamie and Kristen Walter Jeffrey Walter Dr. Thomas and Julie Weber Jay and Stacey Wellman Anne Williams Mikel Wyckoff Robert and Marilyn Yarde Jerrold and Carol Zar Donald C. Mack Scholarship Fund Malta Lions Club Scholarship Fund Malta Lions Club Martenson Family Scholarship Fund Terry and Sherrie Martin Scholarship Fund Rowland and Lucile Matteson DeKalb High School Scholarship Fund Marybeth O’Brien McGill Scholarship Fund Wayne McIlrath Family Scholarship Fund Jeffrey Rosenberg John D. Meier Memorial Scholarship Fund Madeline Middleton Scholarship Fund Evelyn S. Nelson Fund

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Luan and Greg Olson Scholarship Fund Sharon Franklin Greg and Luan Olson Harland L. and Mable Orr Memorial Scholarship Fund Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship Fund Ronald and Kathy Modell Gary and Barbara Palmer Jerrold and Carol Zar Rebecca “Becky” Parker Fund Eleanor Anglin Price Scholarship Fund Thomas R. Rauman Memorial Scholarship Fund Donald & Rosemary Redmond Memorial Scholarship Fund Renaissance Education Scholarship Fund Yvonne Johnson Edwin “Skinny” Riippi Memorial Scholarship Fund Doris Riippi Jolynn Wisted Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund Sharon L. Rosenow Memorial Scholarship Fund Crum-Halsted Agency, Inc. Edward and Debra Rosenow Christopher David Sanderson Memorial Scholarship Fund William G. Schinske Memorial Scholarship Fund Gilbert ‘Gib’ Seegers Science Scholarship Fund Richard & Cecilia Seip Scholarship Fund

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Martha W. Shur Scholarship Fund Aaron Shur and Tracy Koncilja Roy W. “Smitty” & Cora E. “Cody” Smith Football Scholarship Fund Kathleen and Kenneth Spears Fund Beatrice M. Stankus Memorial Scholarship Fund Dave Stoddard Memorial Scholarship Fund Thomas and Lynn Akers Rodney A. Alfano Almburg Farms & Trucking LLC Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory Anonymous Barry and Jan Melton D Marilyn Berg Ryan and Sherrie Bourdages Sherrie A. Bourdages Cory F. Crowley Carol DeWitt Denny and Vickie Heins J. Willrett Farms Bryan R. Klatt Joe Koch T. Mark Kuchynka Mary L. Kuhn Kyler Photography Bob Kyler Excavating Malta Veterinary Hospital Jake Matekaitis Chris Meares Sam and Lori Phelps Thomas and Nancy Plote Albert and Alice Ratfield Sandra J. Splansky State Farm Insurance Companies

Jeff Keicher Dustin Steffa James and Marcia Stoddard Brad and Holly Stoddard Micah Stoddard Dorothy Stoddard Dan and Kristal Templin William and Sandra Trousdale Hope Willrett Lucille and Darryl Strack Scholarship Fund Steven Streb Memorial Scholarship Fund Sundly Family Scholarship Fund Suter Family Scholarship Fund James “Ed” and Judith Sisler Sycamore Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund Wally “Mr. Pumpkin” Thurow Scholarship Fund Ed and Karen Kuhn Jerry and Nancy Malmassari James “Jimmy” Vaughn Scholarship Fund Harold P. Wells Scholarship Fund Gregory B. Widerberg Memorial Scholarship Fund

To support the educational expenses of a DeKalb High School graduate who will major in education at any level – elementary, secondary, etc. in their undergraduate studies.

Carol Widerberg

Patricia Woodstrup Memorial Scholarship Fund New fund started in 2018

Donors “It’s neat to have a community organization that can help direct you to needs and opportunities in the community.”

Annette Johns – Donor Designated Funds

Administrative Endowment Fund Darin E. Anderson Nancy D. Castle William and Patricia Curran Aikins Theatre Arts Fund Emma Anderson Fund Donald “Tank” Anderson Memorial Fund

To provide support to the DeKalb Wrestling Club, Inc. and to support a scholarship for a graduating senior from DeKalb High School.

Dolores M. Anderson Michael and Linda Walt

James Richard Andrews Graduate Student Clinical Award Fund Dr. Mary A. Andrews Tim Andrews John Holderness Kenneth and Janet Olson Gip Seaver and Pamela Jackson Adra W. Baker Gallagher Fund J. Barr Designated Endowment Fund Ben Gordon Center Endowment Fund Bertram Animal Shelter Endowment Fund John G. Boyle Oak Crest Scholarship Fund Lillian S. Boynton Library Book Endowment Fund

Lillian S. Boynton Memorial Fund Joseph and Evelyn Bussone Endowment Fund Lois L. Callahan Fund Children’s Learning Center Fund Tony & Micki Chulick Community Leadership Fund Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) Fund Cornerstone Christian Academy Endowment Fund Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Endowment Fund Coveny and Whalen Family Endowment Fund Anna Marie Coveny DeKalb Area Women’s Center Endowment Fund DeKalb Bicentennial Fund DeKalb County 4-H Foundation Fund DCCF Leadership Administrative Fund Dan and Kristal Templin DeKalb County Excellence in Education Award Fund Yvonne Johnson DeKalb County Farmland Foundation Fund DeKalb County Farmland Foundation Simonson Scholarship Fund

DeKalb Leadership Academy Community Fund DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Tim Dunlop Administrative Endowment Fund Ellwood House Museum Fund Fairdale Community Fund First Midwest Bank Administrative Endowment Fund Floyd Flowers Family Service Agency Endowment Fund Danica Siefken Billingsly Charlie and Patty Foster Community Leadership Fund Milo and Elizabeth George Fund Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center Fund Doran & Rose Greif IVVC Pay It Forward Award Fund

To provide awards for students attending Indian Valley Vocational Center (IVVC) in Sandwich that help accomplished students studying Automotive Technology and Cosmetology through the Center to be successful in their studies and ‘pay it forward’.

Indian Valley Vocational Center

The Growing Place, Inc. Endowment Fund David E. Hall Memorial Endowment Fund Walter E. Hauswald Science Education Endowment Fund Anonymous Hope Haven Endowment Fund

Howey-Guilinger Memorial Endowment Fund Pat Humo Nursing Fund Indian Creek Education Foundation Endowment Fund Vera John Endowment Fund Gert Wylde Joiner History Room Endowment Fund First Midwest Bank Sarah and R.H. Hopkins Joiner History Room Anne D. Pick Alex Kelm Memorial Fund Bernice and Kermit Kirkus Fund Kishwaukee College Horticulture Fund Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club Community Leadership Fund Kiwanis Club of Kishwaukee-DeKalb Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund Anonymous Kishwaukee United Way Endowment Fund Robert and Mary Krupp St. Mary School Arts and Cultural Fund Raymond Larsen Donor Advised Fund Virginia Larsen Fund Dan and Kristal Templin Rowland and Lucile Matteson Kishwaukee College Fund Midwest Museum of Natural History Endowment Fund Janice and Steve Milner Fund

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Donors Bill and Bonnie Mullins Administrative Endowment Fund NIU-Hillel Fund Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic Endowment Fund Anonymous Ann Marie P. Babich Dr. Roberta Berglund Paula de Garmo-Jensen Richard and Christal Egel Electronic Scrip Dr. Laurie Elish-Piper Bradley and Mary Gardner Susan Hinrichs Leland Hoffman Jerry and Annette Johns Hoon and Julie Ki Jack and Sylvia Maconaghy John and Beth Metzler James and Dianne Moss N. Charlene Murphy Daniel and Susan O’Connell Wayne and Jill Plaza Vic and Linda Reed Roger and Mary Ellen Sanders James “Ed” and Judith Sisler Norman and Carolyn Stahl Laurel H. Stokke Richard T. Vacca Marilyn Walach Priscilla G. Witte A. Karleen Yohnka Northern Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine DCCF Administrative Fund Oak Crest Good Samaritan Endowment Fund Donald Mosher

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Bob and Mary Pritchard Community Leadership Fund Elizabeth B. Reed Fund John and Betty Roberts Community Foundation Administrative Fund Charles and Cristine Roberts Frank and Susan Roberts Thomas Roberts and Teresa Grosch Ryan Family Education Fund for St. Mary School DeKalb Safe Passage Angels Endowment Fund Robert and Lois Self Brian D. Slavenas Memorial Endowment Fund Jerry Smith Community Foundation Fund Sycamore Public Library Community Fund TAILS Humane Society Endowment Fund Daniel and Kathleen Schewe Barry Robert Totty Memorial Fund Dr. Raymond Tourville Illinois Foreign Language Teacher Fund for the Future Robert and Norma Wildenradt Community Leadership Fund Guyla Winebrener Oak Crest Scholarship Fund Voluntary Action Center Endowment Fund John and Ursula Rooney, Jr.

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Agency Funds

Altrusa - Daily Chronicle Literacy Fund DEF Wirtz Foundation Fund DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. Endowment Fund DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. Norm and Marion Gilbert Ann Koski DeKalb Barb Boosters Endowment Fund DeKalb County Animal Welfare League Fund DeKalb County Forest Preserve Conservation and Environmental Education Endowment Fund Thomas and Pamela Burski DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Endowment Fund Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Sharon Fesler David and Nancy Leifheit Ivan and Judith Shils Marvin and Margaret Trepton James and Marlene Turk Robert and Norma Wildenradt DeKalb Education Foundation Endowment Fund DeKalb First United Methodist Church Fund DeKalb Park District Fund

DeKalb Public Library Endowment Fund David Castle Egyptian Theatre Endowment Fund Egyptian Theatre Fund Preservation of the Egyptian Theatre, Inc. Marian Elliott SEF Sycamore High School Fund Endowment Fund in Honor of Edna L. Nelson & Kenneth A. Johnson Gurler Heritage Association Endowment Fund Beulah & Roberta Hackett SEF Endowment Fund Beulah & Roberta Hackett VAC Endowment Fund Bernice Kendall Memorial Fund Nana Kendall Kishwaukee Family YMCA Endowment Fund North Grove School Preservation Fund in Memory of Kenneth Marsh Patsy Lundberg Open Door Founder’s Fund Opportunity House Endowment Fund M. Joan Popp Women’s Empowerment Fund for DAWC

To provide unrestricted revenue to the DeKalb Area Women’s Center in support of the fulfillment of their mission and services.

DeKalb Area Women’s Center

New fund started in 2018

Donors RAMP Endowment Fund Sandwich Fair Association Endowment Fund Sandwich Fair Association, Inc. Barbara A. Weber Sandwich Fair Association Fund Merry Maids Soil & Water Conservation Fund Somonauk Education Foundation Endowment Fund Somonauk Education Foundation Stage Coach Players Fund Sycamore Education Foundation Endowment Fund Sycamore History Museum Endowment Fun Sycamore Lions Charities Jack Shrout Fund Anonymous Jacqueline R. Bennett Sycamore Park District Endowment Fund Sycamore Sports Boosters Endowment Fund Tails Humane Society Fund

Pass Through Funds

Citizens for Inclusive Playgrounds Fund DeKalb County Community Development Fund DeKalb County Disaster Recovery Fund DeKalb County Estate Planning Council Fund

DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership Pass Through Fund DeKalb Municipal Band Pass Through Fund

To provide a depository for various contributions to support the operating needs of the DeKalb Municipal Band.

DeKalb Rotary Club Charitable Impact Fund Friends of the Cortland Library Fund

Gift of Grain Pass Through Fund To accept donations of farm commodities for the purpose of sending the proceeds to other charitable organizations at the direction of the donor.

IHSA Football Championship – Dest. DeKalb Fund Kiwanis Club of KishwaukeeDeKalb Charitable Impact Fund Ron and Nancy Proesel Pass Through Fund

To be used at the donor’s discretion.

Spinoso Masters Scholarship Fund Sycamore Fire Preservation Company, Ltd. Fund Sycamore Park District Action 20/20 Fund Sycamore Rotary Club Charitable Impact Fund Sycamore Train Depot Pass Through Fund YEP Program Activities Fund

Memorials/Honor In Honor Of: Byron Anderson Mary Jo Bressler Micki Chulick The Curran Family The Jane Davidson Big Book Club Jayne Higgins Janet Metzler Thelma Miller N. Charlene Murphy Jack and Barbara Nelson NIU College of Education Faculty and Staff Kathleen and James Quinlan Frank Roberts Teri Gensler Spartz Anita Zurbrugg

Virginia Larsen John Linden Elegie LoCascio Sandra McMahon Charles and Marilyn Melton Adolph Miller Tom Rosenow Melvin Sanford Barbara Collins-Shattuck Russell Smith Thomas A. Stark Tom Warren Nancy MacGinnitie Weber David Wildy Marvin Wolverton

In Memory Of: Charles and Phyllis Abbott Christopher Anderson Marilyn Augsburger Dorothy and Harry Benson Bob Bowman Bill Cleveland Donald Cozzie Sharon Dowen Dean Foster Hank Gregory Michael Heimerdinger Doris and Marvin Henke Roger Holman Sue Huhta Robert and Marian Jacobs Vera John Jordan Johnsen Henry Kinczewski Jim Knodle Ted Kuhnen Emmette and Kathleen Land

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Staff Incoming Staff 2019

Tiffany McQueen Lewis Grants Director

Left to right: Noah Nordbrock, Donor Services & Marketing Director; Betsy Hull, Finance Director; Barb King, Administrative Manager; Dan Templin, Executive Director, Board Secretary; Anita Zurbrugg, Program Director; Ben Bingle, DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) Director; Marc Hooks, Grants & Community Initiatives Manager

Teri Spartz Community Engagement Director

Incoming Board Members 2019

Sally Bruch Kirkland

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Lisa Gudmunson Somonauk

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Roger Maas DeKalb

Jim Stoddard Sycamore

Tim Suter DeKalb

Annual Report / 25th Anniversary Logo Design: Trittenhaus Design

2018 Board of Directors Board members ending their term in 2018 Thank you for serving!

Amie Carey Hinckley

Micki Chulick Vice President, DeKalb

Kristina Garcia Sycamore

Karen Grush DeKalb

LaVerne Gyant DeKalb

Todd Hughes Genoa

Regina Parker Sycamore

Tho Pham DeKalb

Kevin Buick Sycamore

Kevin Fuss Treasurer, DeKalb

Christine Johnson Shabbona

Rick Mamoser Kingston

Kevin McArtor Malta

G. Jospeh Mitchell DeKalb

Mark Mannebach DeKalb

Charles McCormick Sycamore

Jesus Romero Sycamore

Beth White Waterman

Frank Roberts President, DeKalb

Donna Turner Kirkland

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From the very beginning, the core mission at the DeKalb County Community Foundation has always been the same: To enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County by proactively addressing the needs of the community, and distributing philanthropic resources in the most effective ways possible.

It is humbling to celebrate the past 25 years of giving. As we look to the next 25 years and beyond - we are building momentum for an even more exciting future of community philanthropy - making a real difference throughout DeKalb County. Thank you for investing in our mission! For good. For ever. For DeKalb County.

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