G. Joseph Mitchell 2021-2022 Board President
Daniel P. Templin Executive Director
Dear friends – we are pleased to present you with our 2021 annual report highlighting the mission and services of your Community Foundation. Be sure to see our ‘Year in Review’ on page 3 for community impact highlights from 2021! We were honored to partner with other local grantmakers and numerous donors in awarding final grants from the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund – see pages 4-5 for highlights. Thank you to the many generous donors who responded to local needs brought about due to COVID-19. We also made progress in acting on our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Roadmap – from grants awarded (page 8), to supporting our local nonprofit community in their own focus on DEI (page 12), to a renewed focus on Funds (pages 10 & 20-21) that award grants for action that builds belonging in DeKalb County. We invite you to become a part of the Foundation…by seeking a grant to help you serve DeKalb County, by contributing to one of our existing Funds that match your charitable interests, or by starting your own Fund. We truly live in a giving society. Thank you for entrusting your gifts to us and putting your giving where your heart is.
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Message to the Community
2021 Community Impact Highlights
2021 Community Impact Highlights
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Responding to COVID-19 Through Grantmaking Thank you to all the generous donors and organizational funders who partnered to make an immediate impact in DeKalb County!
In August 2021, the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund made its fifth and final round of grantmaking, awarding the remaining $124,166 to 16 local charitable organizations. When we think back to March 2020, we are reminded of the uncertainty and immediate needs that arose due to the global pandemic. During this time, local organizational funders began working together to respond to needs in DeKalb County from this crisis. They created the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund, formed an advisory committee, and began grantmaking to local organizations in April of 2020. The distribution of grants went primarily to nonprofit organizations serving DeKalb County’s most vulnerable populations. Funding focused on basic human needs, including emergency food, basic supplies, interim housing and shelter, primary health care services, utility and financial aid, care for children and other vulnerable populations, and supported nonprofit organizations’ operating needs.
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DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund
Since April 2020, the COVID-19 Response Fund received $729,240 in gifts from 623 generous donors. In turn, the Fund made 116 individual grants totaling $729,240 to assist organizations serving DeKalb County. The DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund currently has a zero balance. If the need arises, the Fund will re-open for donations and grants. Funding partners of the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund Advisory Committee included representatives from the DeKalb County Community Foundation, Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation, DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board, IDEAL Industries Foundation, Horizons Unlimited Foundation, Kishwaukee United Way, and the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP).
“It was important as funders that we all work together to support essential nonprofits during the pandemic. Working together made it more productive for both funders and nonprofits. The process we created was efficient and effective. It allowed us to respond quickly to review and analyze the many grant requests and provide relief funding to as many organizations as possible.” ~ Advisory Committee Member
Grants from the DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund provided timely support throughout DeKalb County.
DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund
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Finances at a Glance
Revenues and Support
Contributions Investment income Realized gain on sale of investments Unrealized gain on investments Administrative fees Membership dues Other revenue
$
Total Revenues and Support
$ 11,950,886
Expenses
5,115,859 724,791 3,527,560 1,919,629 636,136 25,448 1,463
Grants and scholarships Administrative fees Salaries and support services Depreciation
$
$4,124,872 638,000 898,047 53,157
Total Expenses
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5,714,076
Total Assets Change in net assets Total assets – Beginning of year
$ 6,236,809 63,289,264
Total Assets – End of Year
$ 69,526,073
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.
Total Asset Growth
$69.5
(Millions)
$63.3
$56.4 $54.2 $49.9
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Statement of Financial Activities
2018
2019
2020
2021
Grants and Distributions Arts & Culture
$316,696
8%
Community Development
13%
Nonprofit Capacity Building & Give DeKalb County
$1,687,463
$495,146
44% 11%
Education
$423,817
1% 22%
Environment & Animal Welfare
$44,687
Health & Human Services
$846,521
In addition to the distributions above, Designated and Field of Interest Funds provided $310,542 for administration costs associated with Community Foundation operations and initiatives including the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy, and CommunityWorks.
Grants at a Glance Grants awarded during 2021 $4.1 million Grants awarded since 1993 $41.1 million
Statement of Financial Activities
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Funding Action Through Art Thank you to the donors who make grants like these possible!
In March of 2021, the online exhibition “Arts in Action” was launched. The exhibit was a shared venture of the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum. The two local nonprofit organizations spent a great deal of time listening to community conversations about racism in DeKalb County. They each wanted to take a closer look at their collections to explore local stories connected to Black and Latino experiences. They found unsettling information showing examples of restrictive cemeteries and housing in neighborhoods, Ku Klux Klan rallies, and unlivable migrant housing. But there were also inspiring stories of hope and perseverance. Funding for the online exhibit was made possible by a Healing Illinois grant. “Arts in Action” uses an artistic perspective to provide an opportunity for combining local history with a medium that invites analysis and discussion. The History Center and Ellwood House Museum also secured three additional grants to expand the project. Illinois Humanities Grant Provided support for a website that creates a central location where community conversation can continue. This grant also supports an in-person exhibit, May 22 – July 2, 2022, related programming, and a website. Additionally, four
other DeKalb County museums are reviewing their collections to expand the local history narrative to include people of color. DeKalb County Community Foundation Grant – Provided general support for a variety of projects such as curriculum development and lesson plans for students. The goals include providing resources to classroom teachers that help them incorporate unrepresented voices to provide different perspectives while exploring local history. Funding for this grant was made possible through ongoing donor generosity to *Community Impact Funds at the Foundation.
Migrant workers from Mexico and Southern Texas worked on farms in DeKalb County during the summers. DeKalb County Journal, Oct. 16, 1968
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Grants in Action – Community Impact Fund – Proactive Grant
DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board Grant Provided support for a project coordinator and an app connecting the stories of people of color to physical places in DeKalb County. The goals of the “Arts in Action” project are to create greater collaborations, build trust from community members of all races, and increase a sense of belonging for everyone who lives in our community. If you have stories to share or would like additional information, contact the DeKalb County History Center and Ellwood House Museum.
Chicago Insulated Wire, a Sycamore manufacturing Company, employed Black Americans from the South.
Anaconda “Wire Crier” Newsletter: Vol. 3 No. 4 (1946)
“The Community Foundation believes in highlighting and elevating the importance of peoples’ stories related to race and racial injustice. We are proud to support this innovative and collaborative approach.” ~ Teri Spartz, Community Engagement Director
Artwork by Terrance Grey – “Young Black Wishes” and “American Gothic Breaking Ground”
Learn more at dchcexhibits.org/arts-in-action Grants in Action – Community Impact Fund – Proactive Grant
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Providing Relief to Address Affordable Housing Challenges Thank you to generous donors whose gifts make grants like these possible!
Finding affordable housing for senior citizens living on a fixed income is essential. Barb City Manor, a nonprofit retirement community in DeKalb, provides seniors an affordable housing option with a friendly, home-like atmosphere. Many of their residents can avoid or delay placement in assisted or longterm care facilities. Residents benefit from three daily meals, opportunities to socialize, weekly housekeeping service, 24-hour security, and the independence that living at Barb City Manor provides. In reality, even affordable housing can stretch some residents too thin. Thankfully a program exists to help. The Barb City Manor Resident Assistance Program provides assistance to residents in financial need. Currently, 19% of their residents receive financial aid from the program, which offsets monthly room and board expenses.
In 2021, Barb City Manor applied to the Community Foundation for a Promise Grant to support the Resident Assistance Program. The goals of the Foundation’s Promise Grant program are to inspire, educate, and empower individuals who may experience extraordinary challenges due to their ethnicity, immigration status, and abilities. The funding request was an excellent fit for a Promise Grant. The grant provided timely relief to the Resident Assistance Program, allowing Barb City Manor residents to continue living in safety and security while easing their financial burden. “This generous grant has allowed Barb City Manor to improve the quality of life for more seniors living on fixed incomes. We are very grateful!” ~ Maureen Gerrity, Administrator, Barb City Manor
Residents at Barb City Manor benefit from various services and opportunities.
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Grants in Action – Field of Interest Fund
New Books for Generations to Come Thank you to Lillian Boynton and other donors whose gifts make grants like these possible!
There’s nothing quite like a good book—one to fuel the imagination, to satisfy your curiosity or to explore distant lands without leaving your chair. With new content always on the horizon, books are a treasure of information and enjoyment. The Lillian S. Boynton Library Book Endowment Fund was created on August 1, 2002, from the estate of Lillian S. Boynton. The Designated Fund at the Community Foundation provides a yearly distribution to the Sycamore Public Library exclusively for new book purchases. The Fund is approaching its 20th year in 2022 and has awarded more than $67,000 in grants to the library, enabling the library’s youth and teen services department to purchase over 4,600 books. Content ranges from board books and picture books for young readers to teen fiction and nonfiction for middle and high school readers.
Lillian S. Boynton
Lillian passed away on December 20, 1998. She wanted to ensure that her “home town” would benefit from the results of her labor, so through her estate, she created two Funds at the Community Foundation. Today, the Lillian S. Boynton Memorial Fund and the Lillian S. Boynton Library Book Endowment Fund continue to honor her memory. “The Boynton Library Book Fund continues to impact readers of all ages. Through Lillian’s generosity, we can purchase a wide variety of books, something that isn’t possible with the library’s annual book budget. It’s truly a gift that keeps on giving!” ~ Lisel Ulaszek, Youth and Teen Services Manager, Sycamore Public Library
Thanks to the Lillian S. Boynton Library Book Endowment Fund, over 4,600 new books have been purchased.
Grants in Action – Designated Fund
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DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership
Learn more at DCNP.org The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) is a membershipbased program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. With a mission to strengthen the nonprofit sector in DeKalb County, DCNP offers training, professional development, programming, resources, and networking opportunities to nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members. Local Focus, Expert Resources In 2021, DCNP programs were offered virtually, in-person, and in hybrid format. This created opportunities to bring top-tier programming to DeKalb County.
Better Arguments Project In June, DCNP partnered with the Aspen Institute to offer this national initiative for a local audience. Training included small group discussion and a framework focused on bridging divides and collaboration despite differences. I.D.E.A. Initiative DCNP engaged consultant Delia Coleman of Equal Rights Advocates in San Francisco to lead the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action Initiative, made possible by an anonymous donor. Four local organizations embarked on this year-long intensive experience with the goal of creating more inclusive policies and practices. MasterClass DCNP received a $9,000 grant from MasterClass, a prominent streaming service for professional development. This allowed 50 DCNP members to receive annual subscriptions to MasterClass.
DCNP offered both in-person and online programming and professional development in 2021.
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Community Initiatives – DCNP
“This initiative led us through a thoughtprovoking experience. Our consultant not only helped us frame our diversity, equity, and inclusion project, but she also made us think about other ways of interpreting the museum site and telling a broader story.” ~ Brian Reis, Executive Director, Ellwood House and I.D.E.A. Initiative Participant
Nonprofit Day In September, DCNP hosted Nonprofit Day at the Egyptian Theatre. Dr. Jax ML Black presented a message of leadership, positivity, and optimism to nonprofit leaders throughout DeKalb County.
2021 Highlights: ● 162 members ●
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Offered 60+ professional development opportunities Give DeKalb County set a new record with more than $1.54 million raised in April-May 6 MicroGrants, totaling $1,500, awarded to support training for DCNP members 28 undergraduate students ($575 stipends), placed with 18 DCNPmember organizations, totaling 3,360 hours of service Thank you Douglas C. and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation!
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Established the DCNP Program Fund, a Field of Interest Fund to support programmatic needs
Community Initiatives – DCNP
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Give DeKalb County–A Community Giving Event Thank you donors! Your generosity makes a lasting impact in the local nonprofit community.
Since 2014, more than $5.3 million has been raised through Give DeKalb County—an annual fundraising event to support nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County. Learn more at GiveDeKalbCounty.org
In 2021, Give DeKalb County reached an all-time high thanks to the extraordinary generosity of donors!
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$1,540,009 raised
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3,240 donors
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8,353 donations
Give DeKalb County 2021 saw incredible generosity from Community Partners who donated to the Bonus Pool and Media Sponsors who made in-kind donations to raise awareness about the event.
130 participating nonprofits and Funds
Thank you Community Partners and Media Sponsors!
2021 Highlights:
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Donations came from donors in 391 different zip codes, 44 states, and 4 countries Record Bonus Pool of $168,987
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Community Initiatives – Give DeKalb County
Donor Comments: “The best thing about this day is the collective impact…being able to see the amazing power of people coming together to help each other.” “I like making a bigger donation during Give DeKalb County because of the Bonus Pool. It makes my donation go further!” “Give DeKalb County is an exciting way for our entire family to support our community. The energy behind it is second to none when it comes to fundraisers and we’re fortunate to have an opportunity like this locally.” “Great investment. It’s like nothing else in DeKalb County.”
Donors gave generously in a variety of ways during the 2021 Give DeKalb County event.
Community Initiatives – Give DeKalb County
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Community Improvement in Action Thank you to the CommunityWorks donors for funding these important issues areas throughout DeKalb County!
Essential Skills With the creation of the Essential Skills Video Series in 2020, the next step was to share the series with schools throughout DeKalb County. The video series focuses on the enhancement of essential skills (soft skills) education for middle and high school youth. This FREE resource was made available to schools in 2021 and is also available to organizations and groups that work directly with middle and high school students. Student and teacher surveys are part of the resource package. Questions allow for reflection and understanding of the skills highlighted in the videos. “I felt these videos were VERY effective. They were relevant and relatable to my students; short and effective. The videos relayed serious and important messages in a way that was enjoyable to watch!” ~ Local Middle School Teacher
The five-part Essential Skills Video Series is a FREE, fun, and engaging resource.
Watershed Planning The Community Foundation is committed to land use and watershed planning in DeKalb County. Our primary role is to coordinate outreach opportunities within the community and provide grants when applicable for implementation plans. In 2021, progress was made in a few areas of the county concerning watershed planning. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) approved the Upper South Branch of the Kishwaukee River Watershed Improvement Plan. This 98.8 square mile watershed is located in the center of DeKalb 16
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The Upper South Branch Kishwaukee River watershed.
County and includes the City of DeKalb. In addition, the Community Foundation provided a grant to Northern Illinois University to conduct water quality research in our local watersheds.
Kindergarten Readiness The Community Foundation is a partner in the DeKalb County Collaborative for Young Children (formerly Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative). This countywide effort provides support to young children and their families to better prepare children for school and life success. In 2021, the collaborative participated in a series of social justice workshops to bring an equity approach to its work. Furthermore, the Community Foundation funded 1,130 kindergarten readiness toolkits. Toolkits include a variety of writing, reading, and drawing materials, including information on Basics DeKalb County. A special note of thanks to our partners, School Tool Box, and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau! In addition to the workshops and toolkit grants, the Community Foundation awarded $47,000 in funding to the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education for their continued coordination of the collaborative and Basics DeKalb County.
Local schools participated in distributing Kindergarten Readiness Toolkits in the spring of 2021.
Funding for Kindergarten Readiness, Essential Skills, and Watershed Planning is made possible by donor generosity to CommunityWorks Funds at the Foundation. These Funds support three identified interest areas; early care and education, land use, and workforce development. Learn more at dekalbccf.org/community-engagement
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Youth Engaged in Philanthropy
Learn more at dekalbccf.org/yep
2021 Highlights: ● 78 members ●
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Community Initiatives – YEP
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) began its 13th year as a youthled committee of the Community Foundation in the fall of 2021. A focus for YEP this year was to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) top of mind. DEI efforts stretched from recruitment and monthly meetings to food selection and grantmaking considerations. Sub-Committee Highlights YEP 2.Pro Committee The committee continued their work to address the youth issues of “lack of youth involvement in the community” and “anxiety.” They continued their support of the SMS Club OAV at Somonauk Middle School and explored ways to work together. In addition, they created a new Instagram page, yep.positive to provide positive ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Fundraising Committee The committee focused on YEP’s participation in Give DeKalb County, successfully raising over $12,000 in donations. Dollars raised support programming, operations, meeting materials, leadership opportunities, grantmaking efforts, and more. Thank you donors!
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YEP is open to all high school students in DeKalb County. Through monthly meetings and volunteer events, members are familiarized with nonprofits, build an understanding of philanthropy, and become grantmakers.
Community Initiatives – YEP
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Together, For DeKalb County – The Howard and Mildred Eychaner Fund The Howard and Mildred Eychaner Fund was initially established in 2003 as a charitable remainder annuity trust. In 2021, their gift became available for grantmaking. The Fund supports needs and opportunities in DeKalb Township, with priority for projects related to health care and affordable housing. The entire balance of more than $250,000 will be expended within the next ten years. Increasing the giving capacity of the Promise Grant – Subvencion de Promesa program was the first use of the Eychaner Fund. Promise Grants support the needs of the underserved and often dismissed populations in DeKalb County. Promise Grants aim to inspire, educate, and empower individuals who may experience extraordinary challenges due to their ethnicity, immigration status, and abilities. About Howard and Mildred Eychaner Howard and Mildred (Milly) Eychaner were beloved DeKalb community members who spent their lives serving and advocating for others. They were children of the Great Depression and worked hard to make ends meet. Milly’s family were tenant farmers who moved frequently. Howard’s family farmed just east of Maple Park, but in 1927 after commodity prices crashed, they
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Donor and Fund Stories
could no longer pay the mortgage and had to relocate to DeKalb. In 1937, Milly moved to DeKalb to study home economics at Northern Illinois University (NIU). Howard had also attended NIU but dropped out after a semester, hoping to earn enough to return, but that did not happen. The pair met at Epworth League, a group for young adults at DeKalb’s First Methodist Church. Milly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1941 and began teaching home economics in Serena, IL. The couple married soon after, in February of 1942. Howard operated the Eychaner Delivery service, which later evolved into Blue Van and Storage locally and eventually was part of Allied Van Lines nationally. Their Community Focus Milly served on the DeKalb School Board for 21 years and was president for three years. She supported migrant families by donating food, clothing, and friendship. Milly was a member of the City of DeKalb Planning Commission and was president of the United Methodist Women.
“My parents always wanted to help folks who are making an effort to help themselves. If there are determined people in DeKalb Township, facing difficult and often unfair challenges, that’s where my parents would help.” ~ Jim Eychaner, Son
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Pictured: Howard and Milly Eychaner in 1982 with their children. From left: Fred (Chicago), Jim (Sacramento, CA), Barbara Richardson (Tucson, AZ), Howard, Milly, and Rich (Des Moines, IA)
When a former pastor at First Methodist was assigned to create the Wesley Willows Retirement Center in Rockford, he asked Howard to join the board of directors. Howard’s experience there was essential to the later group that organized to create the DeKalb Area Retirement Center (Oak Crest) in 1978, for which Howard was the founding president. In 2004, Oak Crest opened the Howard and Mildred Eychaner Health Care Center.
Milly and Howard had an intense commitment to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in society and the United Methodist Church. In the 1980s, early in the AIDS epidemic, the couple founded the Northern Illinois chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (Northern Illinois PFLAG). Milly volunteered to work with hospice specifically to serve young men who were dying of AIDS yet abandoned by their families.
“The Community Foundation is honored to be stewards of Howard and Mildred’s thoughtful gift, put into place nearly 20 years ago. Their legacy of generosity and love, especially for those struggling for belonging in our community, comes to life through this Fund and the subsequent grants it will make.” ~ Dan Templin, Executive Director, DeKalb County Community Foundation
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Preserving the History of Kirkland through Charitable Giving In October 2007, an interested group met at the Kirkland Village Hall to launch the Kirkland Historical Society. The Historical Society is an outgrowth of “Kirkland: Then and Now,” a historical play performed in 2007 commemorating the village’s 125th birthday. The play’s success led to the organization of the Kirkland Historical Society.
The new Agency Fund at the Community Foundation creates a way for the Kirkland Historical Society to raise ongoing support to fulfill its mission. These donated dollars provide continuing maintenance, support, and service to the community and create future growth with expansion opportunities.
The Kirkland Public Library provided space in the old bank vault to hold and display donated historical items and artifacts. The Historical Society quickly outgrew this space and, in 2009, moved to the Olson’s Quiram-Kirkland Chapel, a space provided by Scott Olson. The collection continued to grow, expanding into the many rooms within the chapel. The Kirkland Historical Society purchased the building in 2021. The building continues to serve multiple purposes as a historical center, a funeral home, and a space for community meetings and special events.
“We have a large and growing collection of Kirkland’s history. To us, this place is a gold mine, and we want to serve the community with it.” ~ Peggy Stuntz, Curator, Kirkland Historical Society
The Kirkland Historical Society held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in November 2021 to commemorate the building purchase and new donor wall.
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Hicks Family Scholarship Fund Supports Indian Creek Students James E. Hicks was born on June 13, 1937. He completed high school in 1955 and attended William Jewel College in Liberty, MO, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education. James went on to attend Northern Illinois University, earning a master’s degree and a certificate of advanced study in school administration and school superintendent administration. Overall, James worked in education for over 50 years. He began his education career as a teacher and principal in Fillmore, IL. James moved to Shabbona in 1967 and was a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent in the Shabbona, Lee, and Rollo school system. He was the first superintendent for the Indian Creek School District, and after retirement, he served as a board member. James also worked as an administrator in the DeKalb and Sandwich School Districts. Education and a commitment to community service are familiar to the Hicks family. James’ wife, Claudia, was the Village Board President of Shabbona for many years and worked for the Waterman School District before its consolidation with the Shabbona School District. When the schools merged in 1993, she transferred to the Indian Creek High School, working until her retirement.
James Hicks
The Hicks Family Scholarship Fund is intended for a graduating senior from Indian Creek High School with financial needs pursuing a degree in education. “As a family, we wanted to give back to the Village of Shabbona and the Indian Creek community. My father spent over 50 years in education there. The scholarship honors his legacy and gives hope to those pursuing a degree in education. We know he would be pleased with the partnership we formed with the Community Foundation for the Fund. The Foundation has a great reputation in the community. We have similar values and focus.” ~ Egan Hicks, Son
Donor and Fund Stories
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Giving Back to the Community!
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Decide When to Give Create your Fund now, in the near future, or establish it in your will.
What to Give 2 Decide Almost any kind of asset can be used to start your Fund.
the Name for 3 Choose Your Fund
Most Funds are named for the donor, donor’s family, or as a memorial to someone special.
a Type of 4 Choose 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 and donors.
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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Donors and Funds COMMUNITY IMPACT FUNDS The broadest giving option. Supports the greatest needs in the community. Albert Kerby and Helene Tink Endowment Fund Bothe Family Endowment Fund Joe and Robin Bothe William J. Jacob Charles and Mary Roberts Family Endowment Fund Charles W. Otto Undesignated Fund Community Stewardship Fund in Memory of Charles C. Roberts Charlie Roberts and Richard Ryan had a long-standing 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. DCCF Operating Fund Anonymous Donor Elizabeth E. Bass Kenneth and Jane Dargatz DeKalb Data Center Mortenson Group Ecolab - Community Relations George E. Dutton and Betty B. Dutton Foundation Steven Greenfield Karen Grush Horizons Unlimited Foundation John D. and Jane Leifheit Charitable Foundation Michael D. Larson Jeff and Nancy Ondera JeaNae Remala Kay Riley Linda Slabon and Dr. Toni Tollerud Timothy A. Struthers George B. Suter Village of Waterman Janice and Henry Wassmann
Giving Back to the Community!
DeKalb County Building and Development Association Endowment Fund DeKalb County Community Endowment Fund Joseph and Sharoda Admonis Jr. Amazon Smile American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation Marlin Anderson Anonymous Donor Larry and Nancy Apperson Lawrence and Donna Asselborn Jerry and Helen Augsburger Kevin and Karen Aves Linda Babcock Elizabeth E. Bass Jerry and Sue Bemis Rudolf and Ingeborg Bisanz Vicki and Vincent Boone Sandra Brue Kevin and Marcy Buick Aaron Butler Amie Carey John Clapper Patricia L. Clason Alicia C. Cosky Jerry N. Davis John Dickerman and Caroline Quinlan Dr. John and Ann Engstrom First Insurance Group Bonnie Freeman Dr. Lisa Freeman Linda and Brian Fulton Elaine Gee Norden Gilbert Drs. Steven and Michele Glasgow Gwen Gregory Dan and Lisa Gudmunson Mitchell and Kathy Hallgren Virginia Hann Gerald and Nancy Hartmann Howard and Valerie Heidlauf Ann Horak Gale and James Horn Kathleen A. Hott Dan Hueber Hy-Vee Bonadene L. Jensen Yvonne Johnson Johnson-Pate Pork, Inc. Janice L. Kinczewski John and Lolly Kroos Thomas Krupp and Mary East Krupp Krusinski Family Foundation
*New Fund Norman and Barbara Larson Law Office of Charles G. Rose Mark and Lisa Lenz Bernard and Maureen Looney Roger C. Maas John McBride Patricia L. McKinley Carol Meyer Joel and Renanne Milner Renanne Milner Kristina L. Misic Lou Jean Moyer Nicholas Noe Jeff and Nancy Ondera Bruce and Ruthanne Osenberg Ronald and Barbara Pearson Manuel Pena Jon and Ann Pickerill Virginia Poust Nancy L. Rex Charles and Marilynn Rexroat Robert and Linda Russell Edward L. Safford Brad P. Sanderson Vern and Melva Sebby Margie and Mary SheldenCook James “Ed” E. Sisler Thomas and Laurie Sodaro Jill Stargardt Clement and Anne Stiely Jr. Carl and Paula Von Ende Paul J. Weber Justin and Brittney Wegener Janet Wicker Don and Faith Cook Community Fund Created through the generosity and Don and Faith Cook to provide grant resources to the Foundation’s Board-directed grant programs. Don and Faith Cook E. T. and Jean B. Juday Fund George E. and Betty B. Dutton Undesignated Fund Gordon and Lucy Melms Fund Arthur and Jeanette Brandau Thomas and Pamela Burski Ronald and Leticia Cerutti Jr. Ronald G. Klein Gerald and Anne Knodle Mary and Robert Krupp Lucile A. Melms James and Loretta Hipple Community Fund James and Loretta Hipple
Jerome and Blanche Cerny Undesignated Fund Joel and Helen Maurer Family Fund This Fund reflects the Maurer family values of community and service and provides resources to the Foundation’s Boarddirected grant programs. Joel and Helen Maurer Richard and Carol Ubl Fund Richard and Carol Ubl Rodney A. and Dorothy Thiele Wright Fund Ronald G. Klein Community Fund Dan Kenney Ronald G. Klein Sally Stevens Community Fund Sally Stevens Stephen R. and Betty L. Brown Endowment Fund Steven G. Anderson Community Fund
FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS
Support a particular field or geographic area.
Charles and Ruth Townsend Family Fund Charter Grove Grange #1843 Fund Daycare Fund for Children DCNP Endowment Fund Drs. Ben and Valerie Bingle Christine and Jim Johnson Tonya Ross-Atkins Templin Family Fund Dr. Rita Yerkes DCNP Program Fund Supports the programmatic needs of the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP). First Midwest Bank Deborah and Colin Booth Fund Paul Booth DeKalb County Youth Grantmakers Fund Jerry and Annette Johns
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Farny R. Wurlitzer Fund Jerrold and Carol Zar Helen and Kenneth O’Kane Fund Howard and Midred Eychaner Fund Howard and Mildred Eychaner Trust Janet Hack Animal Welfare Endowment Fund John and Linda Linden Human Services Emergency Fund Linda Linden Kirkland-Fairdale Community Endowment Fund Created by residents of Kirkland and Fairdale to specifically support nonprofit and public sector entities that directly benefit their communities. Barry and Karessa Aves Kevin and Karen Aves Ruth H. Aves Don Banks Sally Bruch Edward and Helen Davis Steve and Christine DeVlieger Gene and Mary Jean Lane Sterlie and Janet Miller Dr. Barbara J. Runne James and Margaret Stuntz Ronald and Janet Taylo Malta Community Endowment Fund James Blazek Brenda Jergens Jonamac Orchard Thomas and Nancy Plote Franklin and Carol Sandberg Dorothy Stoddard Willrett Natural Farm Marjorie and Clifford Danielson Fund Anonymous Dr. Jane Danielson Anne D. Pick Barbara P. Young Ronald and Karen Klein Endowment Fund for Libraries Michael J. Klein Ronald G. Klein
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Donors and Funds Rowland and Lucile Matteson Conservation and Wildlife Fund Rowland and Lucile Matteson Elderly Assistance Fund The Promise Fund - El Fondo de la Promesa Eloise Kaeck Rev. Joe and Andria Mitchell Regina Parker The September 11 Fund Wiegele Family Early Childhood Literacy Fund YEP Horizons Unlimited Fund Horizons Unlimited Foundation Beverly O’Shaughnessy
FIELD OF INTEREST COMMUNITYWORKS FUNDS Support three identified interest areas; early care and education, land use, and workforce development. Barbara J. Rauman Family CommunityWorks Fund Bill and Bonnie Mullins CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Cinco de Mayo CommunityWorks Endowment Fund CommunityWorks Fund Sycamore Charities Investment CommunityWorks Leadership Endowment Fund Dr. Patricia S. Vary Curran CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Daniel and Kristal Templin CommunityWorks Fund Dan and Kristal Templin Dr. Gordon and Joan Graham CommunityWorks Fund First National Bank CommunityWorks Fund Howard and Martha Mullins Memorial CommunityWorks Endowment Fund
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Jerry and Annette Johns CommunityWorks Fund Karen Lee Klein CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Michael J. Klein Ronald G. Klein Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Kiwanis Club of KishwaukeeDeKalb in honor of 2021 Service and Leadership Award recipient Jack Goodrich. Elizabeth Hampa Kiwanis Club of Kishwaukee DeKalb Lana and Michael Haines CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Lana and Michael Haines Nancy D. Castle CommunityWorks Fund Northern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine CommunityWorks Fund Robert and Mary Pritchard CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Steve and Pat Faivre CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Tony and Micki Chulick CommunityWorks Fund William H. and Mary M. Awalt CommunityWorks Fund Kathy Aichele
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS Donor makes grant recommendations to eligible organizations. Bill and Bonnie Mullins Family Endowment Fund Bob and Pam Bowman Fund David and Sandra Wildermuth Brian D. Slavenas Memorial Endowment Fund Charles Krull Music Support Fund Diane R. DeMers Stephen Kalber Toni Krull
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S. Orville Ryan Family Foundation Tom and Barbara Hulseberg Fund Chulick Family Fund Micki and Tony Chulick Cowan Family Giving Fund Created by Pete and Lisa Cowan to support the charitable interests of the Cowan Family. Pete and Lisa Cowan Curran Family Endowment Fund Curt and Karen Lang Charitable Fund Dr. Curtis and Karen Lang Custom Aluminum Products Charitable Fund David and Nancy Wirsing Community Fund DB Paying it Forward Fund Beth Prestegaard Drake Castle Charitable Fund David B. Castle Francis and Marjory Stroup Community Endowment Fund Friends of Jon Fund Established in loving memory of Jon Wrenn by his family, grants from this Fund are directed to support specialized programs for victims of a head injury. Jonathan M. Wrenn Special Needs Trust Fund Harriet Swanson Gary and Joan Hanson Fund Elizabeth Guess Steven and Jane Lux James K. and Loretta M. Hipple Family Fund James and Loretta Hipple Sandra Scott Jay and Lynn Montgomery Fund Jerry and Ging Smith Family Fund Jim Dionisopoulos and Tana Knetsch Fund Jo Ann and Robert Skabo Fund Dr. Robert and Jo Ann Skabo Johns Family Donor Advised Fund
*New Fund Karen and Joseph Grush Charitable Fund Karen and Joseph Grush Elizabeth Guess Karsten Larson Fund Keleher Family Endowment Fund Laing Family Charitable Fund Larry and Sue Kendzora Fund Larson Family Fund Lehan Family Fund Supports the charitable interests of the Lehan family. James and Jessica Lehan Jonathan and Briana Lehan Lil’ Sam Joy Fund Lockard Family Fund Created by Jim and Kathy Lockard to support their charitable interests. James and Kathlynn Lockard Lucille B. Nelsen Fund Mary Lou and Phil Eubanks Fund Mary Uscian Health Care Access Endowment Fund Elizabeth Eccher Carl Janas and Jeanne Harris Katherine A. KennedyKartheiser Nicholas Santangelo Mary Uscian Health Care Impact Fund Barbara Jackson Katherine A. KennedyKartheiser Michael and Lana Haines Family Fund Aligns with the charitable interests of the Haines family and provides a tangible way for them to participate in philanthropy. Lana and Michael Haines Michael C. Brown Memorial Endowment Fund Beverly A. Briggs Charles and Martha Brown Matthew and Amanda Brown Tim and Ann Lehan Nancy D. Castle Charitable Fund Nancy D. Castle New Horizon Charitable Fund
Oncken Family Fund Andrew Almburg Jeff Frank Riley and Heather Oncken Crystal Rees Robert and Sandra Winckler Peter L. Johnson Fund Created in 2021 to honor the life and legacy of the great Pete Johnson. Richard and Candy Anderson Ida and Thomas Anger Anonymous Donor Donald and Janice Benson Barbara Berg Cindy Lu Berg Joseph Bittorf Jon and Elizabeth Bockman Edward I. Boies III John and Mary-Glynn Boies Pamela Bowman James and Paula Bryner James and Karen Buck Henry and Patricia Burgweger Ronald and Leticia Cerutti Jr. Don and Nancy Clayberg George and Ann Cook Gene and Margaret Deisz Thomas and Jill Doherty Louanne Eckstrom Leo and Patt Elliott Larry and Stephanie Forsberg Mark and Kathleen Forzley Edwin Friestad and Mary Rita Nelson Jay Haka Joel Haka Daniel and Karen Hamingson Jerry B. Henderson Drs. Grant and Deloris Henry Bob and Janet Hill Donna L. Hill Doris Hintzsche George and Janice Holland Gary D. Holland Theresa J. Irving Marge Johnson Michael and Sherry Johnson Kenneth Kamm David and Carol Keneway Kishwaukee Family YMCA Alfred C. Kranz Raymond and Carol Larson Ivan F. Lawson Marvin and Jane Levinsky Jodi Long M.B. Quinn Trust Phillip and Phyllis Mann Dianne Marsden
Larry Mathey Patricia McAdams Virginia McMillion Eugene and Nancy Miller A. Jeanette Mullis Michael Nawrot Steven Neff Thomas and Marilyn Nelson James and Patricia Newell Roberta Niebergall Christine Nier Northern Illinois University Foundation Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for Northern Illinois Pardridge Insurance, Inc. Frank and Connie Pardridge Jr. Harold F. Peplow J. Kay Pierce Roger Primm Michael and Cheryl Quinn David Rasmussen Dale and Patsy Remala Albert and Sandra Roloff Steve and Nony Roush Wanda Rutter Lawrence and Judith Sallberg Anitha Saravanan Berni Schelkopf Kurt and Karen Schweitzer Paul and Mary Schweitzer Maxine and Don Scott Sally J. Scott Robert J. Shineflug Kristina and Kyle Sipma Russell and Kathleen Sloniker Peter and Sandy Smith Richard and Anastasia Stipher Jim and Marcia Stoddard George and Patricia Strombom Dale Swedberg Gerald and Jinny Lynn Szymski Susan Taylor Telaid Industries, Inc. Templin Family Fund Donald and Janet Tidrick Tom and Jerry’s of Sycamore featuring Catering by Diann Charles and Marilyn Trott Richard and Anita Turner Craig and Cheryl Vandell James and Bonnie Ward Robert and Alice Whitney Robert and Norma Wildenradt Beth and Richard Willey Sharon and Preston Woods Daniel and Dianne Wunsch
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Donors and Funds Randy and Christy Hayes Charitable Family Fund Established to carry out the charitable interests of Randy and Christy Hayes. Randy and Christy Hayes JeaNae Remala Robert and Phyllis Miller Family Fund Schelkopf Family Fund Sharon Kay (Kinczewski) Conlin Memorial Fund David Conlin Janice L. Kinczewski Mary Kinczewski Steve and Mary Riippi Steve and Mary Safford Charitable Fund Supports the charitable interests of Steve and Mary Safford in the community. Steve and Mary Safford Templin Family Fund Meredith Machin James “Ed” E. Sisler Terri Smialek and Marc Strauss Fund Established to carry out the charitable wishes of Terri Smialek and Marc Strauss. Marc Strauss and Terri Smialek Thomas Warren and Friends Fund Brent Bish Todd and Christine Curtis Family Fund Dr. Todd and Christine Curtis Tom and Barbara Hulseberg Fund Barbara E. Hulseberg Turner Family Charitable Fund Victor F. Barresi Memorial Fund W. Bruce Lincoln Memorial Fund Wrennhouse Fund Supports the charitable interests of Kent and Kris Wrenn. Patricia Bastian Mary Nicoletti Kent and Kris Wrenn
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Cory and Michelle Crowley Carol DeWitt Provide scholarship awards Matthew and Pamela Faivre to students for continuing G-Men Moving Inc. education. IPG LLC J. Willrett Farms Annette and Jerry Johns Keicher Insurance Agency, Inc. Future Teacher Endowed Thomas Klann Scholarship Joe Koch Mary L. Kuhn A. Raymond and Lois H. Roger Lang (Sohne) Linden Scholarship M. Carlson Insurance and Fund Financial Services, Inc. Barbara Cummings Memorial Malta Lions Club Scholarship Fund Malta Veterinary Hospital, P/C Barbara Swisher Holland (‘55) Jake Matekaitis and Richard C. Holland Fund Chris Meares Richard and Barbara Holland Barry S. Melton Beatrice M. Stankus Memorial Jackson Montgomery Scholarship Fund Thomas and Nancy Plote Jay and Jeanne Ratfield Ben C. Eade Scholarship Fund Brian R. Scholle - State Farm Karen S. Beers Insurance Thomas and Vicki Dunlop Sandra Splansky Harry and Molly Hartman Brad and Holly Stoddard Bobcat Scholarship Fund Dorothy Stoddard Alvin and Myrtie Warren James A. Stoddard Brett and Thomas Kubasiak Venture One Real Estate, LLC Scholarship Fund Donna Willrett Steven and June Kubasiak Hope Willrett Cal and Helen Doty Memorial DeKalb County Dental Scholarship Society Fund Christopher David Sanderson Dr. Todd and Denise Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund DeKalb High School Class of Christopher E. Anderson ‘63 Scholarship Fund Memorial Scholarship Fund William and Jacqueline David and Ellen Anderson Buehring Tim and Ann Lehan Jean E. Carlson Carolyn M. Massey Jim and Carol Dooley CHS Elburn Scholarship Fund Patricia L. McKinley CHS Elburn Marilyn K. Smith Chuck Criswell Memorial Donald and Patricia Pritchard Scholarship Fund Scholarship Fund Terry Criswell Donald and Patricia Pritchard Dave Stoddard Memorial Donald C. Mack Scholarship Scholarship Fund Fund Thomas and Lynn Akers Jr. Donald C. Mack Rodney and Karen Alfano Donald D. Kendall Fund Anderson Funeral Home and Nana K. Kendall Crematory Donald and Rosemary Arndt Automotive Redmond Memorial Peter H. Bakken Jr Scholarship Fund D. Marilyn Berg Dr. and Mrs. Harold P. Wells Bob Kyler Excavating Scholarship Fund David and Susan Bothof Randall and Sherrie Bourdages Ed and Kim Kapper Physical Ryan J. Bourdages Therapy Scholarship Fund Byron J. Cann Edwin “Skinny” Riippi James Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
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*New Fund Eleanor Anglin Price Scholarship Fund Emmette and Kathleen Land Memorial Scholarship Fund Deborah Land Buckley Evelyn S. Nelson Fund Fizz Ehrler Automotive Technology Scholarship Fund Gilbert ‘Gib’ Seegers Science Scholarship Fund Gina M. Delmont Memorial Scholarship Fund Barbara Carrier Dr. Paul and Marilyn Stromborg Gregory B. Widerberg Memorial Scholarship Fund Carol Widerberg Harland L. and Mable Orr Memorial Scholarship Fund Ibarra Family Scholarship Fund Dr. Juan and Michelle Ibarra James “Jimmy” Vaughn Scholarship Fund James and Marjorie Lehan Family Scholarship Fund James T. Lehan II Tim and Ann Lehan Maria L. Paine James “Ed” E. Sisler Jeffrey A. Trail Memorial Fund David Nagle Stanley M. Trail Jay Wellman John D. Meier Memorial Scholarship Fund Jolynn Wisted Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund Joseph and Elegie LoCascio Scholarship Fund Amy Fontana Michael J. Klein Felicia Korengel Photine Liakos Ed Marsh Lisa Stach Jay Wellman Julie Eggert Haka Memorial Scholarship Fund Kathleen and Kenneth Spears Fund Keith and Viella Glidden Scholarship Fund Keleher Family Scholarship Fund
Kevin and Jean Bunge and Sons Scholarship Fund Kevin and Jean Bunge C.E.S. Inc. Kevin Ballantine Music Scholarship Fund Anonymous Donor David Ballantine and Diane DeMers Barbara Demers Stephen Kalber Maria A. Roman Kiwanis Club of DeKalb Scholarship Fund James I. Morel Liam P. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund This Fund is a tribute to the life of Liam Sullivan and awards an annual scholarship to a graduating senior at Sycamore High School. Sycamore Education Foundation Luan and Greg Olson Scholarship Fund Greg and Luan Olson Lucille and Darryl Strack Scholarship Fund Dr. Lorri Davis Madeline Middleton Scholarship Fund Malta Lions Club Scholarship Fund Marian Elliott Scholarship Fund Martenson Family Scholarship Fund Compeer Financial Joan-Ellen Creed Laura Dare Ashley Dorner Beth Einsele James and Jeanne Fitzpatrick Norman and Pam Gaston Dennis and Nancy Johnson Jeffrey B. Martenson Robert and Heather McCoy Alice Meyer Mullins Farms Kevin Ostrander Erin Smith John and Deborah Ward Waterman State Bank Martha W. Shur Scholarship Fund Amy Fontana Aaron Shur
Marvin and Gladys Bridger Scholarship Fund Marybeth O’Brien McGill Scholarship Fund Michael Heimerdinger Scholarship Fund Anonymous Donor Robert and Barbara Heimerdinger Michelle Jouris Memorial Scholarship Fund Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship Fund Ronald and Kathy Modell Gary and Barbara Palmer Roger and Marcia Palmer Patricia Woodstrup Memorial Scholarship Fund Randy Johnson Scholarship Fund Rebecca “Becky” Parker Fund Renaissance Education Scholarship Fund Bud and Debra Burgin Sandra K. Frost Joe and Lesley Gardner Ariel Hull Dean Johnson Templin Family Fund Rhoda Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund Rowland and Lucile Matteson DeKalb High School Scholarship Fund Roy W. “Smitty” and Cora E. “Cody” Smith Football Scholarship Fund Sharon L. Rosenow Memorial Scholarship Fund Crum-Halsted Agency, Inc. Ed and Debbie Rosenow Sheldon and Betty Kesner Scholarship Fund Steven Streb Memorial Scholarship Fund Sundly Family Scholarship Fund Suter Family Scholarship Fund Sycamore Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund Terry and Sherrie Martin Scholarship Fund Dan and Kristal Templin
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Donors and Funds Thomas R. Rauman Memorial Scholarship Fund Virginia Larsen Nursing Scholarship Fund Wally “Mr. Pumpkin” Thurow Scholarship Fund Ed and Karen Kuhn Jeffrey I. Rosenberg Wayne McIlrath Family Scholarship Fund
DESIGNATED FUNDS Provide support to specific and eligible organizations in the community. Administrative Endowment Fund Anonymous Donor Honorable John and Cheryl Countryman Family Trust Under Lloyd Maurer Trust James and Kathlynn Lockard Joel and Helen Maurer New Horizon Charitable Fund Jeff and Nancy Ondera Ken and Kathleen Spears Kent and Kris Wrenn Adra W. Baker Gallagher Fund Aikins Theatre Arts Fund Alex Kelm Memorial Fund Phoenix Academy Barry Robert Totty Memorial Fund Ben Gordon Center Endowment Fund Bernice and Kermit Kirkus Fund Bertram Animal Shelter Endowment Fund Bill and Bonnie Mullins Administrative Endowment Fund Bob and Mary Pritchard Community Leadership Fund Mary E. Pritchard Caryl Steimel St. Mary’s DeKalb Scholarship Fund Dean Russell Charlie and Patty Foster Community Leadership Fund
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Children’s Learning Center Fund Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) Fund Cornerstone Christian Academy Endowment Fund Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Endowment Fund William C. Johnson Coveny and Whalen Family Endowment Fund David E. Hall Memorial Endowment Fund DCCF Leadership Administrative Fund Sally Bruch Joan and Thomas Fenstermaker DeKalb Area Women’s Center Endowment Fund DeKalb Bicentennial Fund DeKalb County 4-H Foundation Fund DeKalb County 4-H Fund for Scholarships Steve and Suzie Anderson Anonymous Donor Diane and Steven Armstrong Katherine Arndt John and Cindy Baenziger Donald and Janice Benson Marcy and Donald Billington Bob Kyler Excavating Jay and Laura Branneman Bradley and Cindy Busch Bill and Lynn Casey James and Melissa Davidson DeKalb County 4-H Foundation Stephen and Theresa Ehman Judy Emerson Frank and Carol Engel Dawn Felix Joan and Thomas Fenstermaker Larry and Stephanie Forsberg Janet and Brian Hall Robert and Monra Hamilton Dr. Robert and Diane Hammon Lamont and Sharon Harris Katherine Harrolle Marcia Hayes Heartland Bank and Trust Co. Nancy Heisner James and Carol Lynne Hencken
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George and Janice Holland Illini Hi-Tech, Inc. Johnna and Daniel Jennings Richard and Renea Johnson Anita L. Kendall Kiwanis Club of Sycamore Charles and Terri Knapp John and Lolly Kroos Lawrence and Marianne Buehler Lion-Eye Farms Patricia Madsen Gerald and Frances Miller David and Nigal Oleson P.E.O. Chapter KJ Craig and Shannon Peterson Rhoads Livestock Farms David and Sheila Rhoads Gale Rhoads Keith and Melinda Rhoads Ed and Sue Richter William and Sheryl Riddle Lynn Robison Jennifer Rowe David and Conna Russell Linda Sanderson Deborah Schelkopf Virginia and James Servies Callie and Stith Short Sandra and Jerry Smith James A. Stoddard Jim and Marcia Stoddard The DeLong Co., Inc. Ann Thompson Vicky and William Vosburgh James and Bonnie Ward Marsha and Stephen Webster Willard and Sandra Weerts Leslie and Gail Weskerna Ro and Charles Whittington Daniel and Dianne Wunsch Wyffels-Hybrids Daniel Young DeKalb County Excellence in Education Award Fund Douglas Halverstadt Dean Johnson Gerald Johnson Ronald G. Klein Gary and Bonnie Koerner Cora Marten Alexander and Carol Todd DeKalb County Farmland Foundation Fund DeKalb County Farmland Foundation Simonson Scholarship Fund
*New Fund DeKalb Leadership Academy Community Fund DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Donald “Tank” Anderson Memorial Fund Doran and Rose Greif IVVC Pay It Forward Award Fund Dr. Raymond Tourville Illinois Foreign Language Teacher Fund for the Future Elizabeth B. Reed Fund Ellwood House Museum Fund Ellwood House Racial Diversity Internship Fund David J. Castro Ellwood House Association, Inc. Jerry and Annette Johns Emma Anderson Fund Fairdale Community Fund First Midwest Bank Administrative Endowment Fund Floyd Flowers Family Service Agency Endowment Fund Friends of the NIU Art Museum Endowment Fund Jerry Johns Jerrold and Carol Zar Gurler Heritage Association Endowment Fund Guyla Winebrener Oak Crest Scholarship Fund Hope Haven Endowment Fund Jerry and Annette Johns Natalie Waters Howey-Guilinger Memorial Endowment Fund Indian Creek Education Foundation Endowment Fund J. Barr Designated Endowment Fund Jack E. Norling and Norma E. (Rex) Norling Fund Dr. Craig and Linda Stevenson James Richard Andrews Graduate Student Clinical Award Fund Janice and Steve Milner Fund
Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic Endowment Fund Anonymous Donor Ann Marie P. Babich Sally Blake Loretta A. Brace Richard and Christal Egel Dr. Laurie Elish-Piper Mary E. Gardner Theresa B. Gaziano-Steffan Lois and N. Todd Graves Carl and Marjorie Hargrave Paula Helberg Susan R. Hinrichs Paula Jensen Jerry and Annette Johns Richard and Kathleen Katz Maria G. McClurkin John and Beth Metzler James and Dianne Moss Dr. David Paige Jill A. Plaza Roger and Mary Ellen Sanders James “Ed” E. Sisler Norman and Carolyn Stahl Richard and Laurel Stokke Jane M. Udovich Marilyn Walach Mary Ann Wham Kristine Wilke Priscilla G. Witte Jerry Smith Community Foundation Fund John and Betty Roberts Community Foundation Administrative Fund John G. Boyle Oak Crest Scholarship Fund Joiner History Room Endowment Fund Maureen K. Kelley Anne D. Pick Joseph and Evelyn Bussone Endowment Fund Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center Fund Kishwaukee College Horticulture Fund Kishwaukee Education Consortium Aviation Fund Jeffrey and Christine Vorel Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club Community Leadership Fund Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Kishwaukee United Way Endowment Fund Lillian S. Boynton Library Book Endowment Fund Lillian S. Boynton Memorial Fund Sycamore Public Library Community Fund Lillian S. Boynton Memorial Fund Lois L. Callahan Fund Milo and Elizabeth George Fund NIU-Hillel Fund Northern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine DCCF Administrative Fund Northern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Associates Oak Crest Good Samaritan Endowment Fund Donald Mosher Pat Humo Nursing Fund Raymond Larsen Donor Advised Fund Richard and Cecilia Seip Fund for Scholarships Robert and Mary Krupp St. Mary School Arts and Cultural Fund Robert and Norma Wildenradt Community Leadership Fund Rowland and Lucile Matteson Kishwaukee College Fund Ryan Family Education Fund for St. Mary School DeKalb Safe Passage Angels Endowment Fund Dr. Richard Dowen St. James Religious Education Fund Created by Ken and Kathleen Spears to provide support to St. James Catholic Church in Lee, IL, to cover costs associated with religious education in the parish. The Fund is a tribute to William and Emiline Rood, parents of Kathy Spears. Ken and Kathleen Spears
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Donors and Funds Sycamore Public Library Community Fund Jerry and Annette Johns Tom and Barbara Hulseberg Fund Tails Humane Society Endowment Fund Jerry and Annette Johns Terry S. Jones and Nancy J. Eyer Kishwaukee College Nursing Student Fund Thomas A. Roberts Lynn Vitali The Growing Place, Inc. Endowment Fund Tim and Bev O’Shaughnessy Loving Kindness Fund Anonymous Donor Ron and Julie Bay Karen and Peter Claeys Randy and Sally Fabro Linda Fay Kevin Hickey Joely Hildebrand Mary Jones Dan Kenney Carl and Elaine Morton Lois Sheridan Linda Swenson Tim Sykes Jill and Vern Wennmaker Karla Wible Baker Tim Dunlop Administrative Endowment Fund Tony and Micki Chulick Community Leadership Fund Stephen Kalber Vera John Endowment Fund Voluntary Action Center Endowment Fund Jerry and Annette Johns Walter E. Hauswald Science Education Endowment Fund Anonymous Donor
AGENCY FUNDS Created by nonprofit organizations to provide stable income to support their work. Adam Joseph Nanzer Memorial Fund Created as a result of a gift from Kit William Nanzer in memory of his nephew Adam Joseph Nanzer. Supports Earlville CUSD
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#9 students attending Indian Valley Vocational Center (IVCC) in Sandwich. Indian Valley Vocational Center Altrusa–Daily Chronicle Literacy Fund Barb City Manor Endowment Fund Provides unrestricted support to Barb City Manor in fulfillment of their mission. Barb City Manor Retirement Home Joel and Helen Maurer Barb City Manor Fund Provides unrestricted support to Barb City Manor in fulfillment of their mission. Barb City Manor Retirement Home Bernice Kendall Memorial Fund Nana K. Kendall Beulah and Roberta Hackett SEF Endowment Fund Beulah and Roberta Hackett VAC Endowment Fund DEF Wirtz Foundation Fund DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. Endowment Fund DeKalb Barb Boosters Endowment Fund DeKalb County Animal Welfare League Fund Laura Bomar DeKalb County Forest Preserve Conservation and Environmental Education Endowment Fund Ryan Janisch DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Endowment Fund Carol Cleveland DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation DeKalb Education Foundation Endowment Fund DeKalb Education Foundation DeKalb First United Methodist Church Fund Robert Walters and Lindy Arnett
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DeKalb First United Methodist Church Fund DeKalb Park District Fund DeKalb Public Library Endowment Fund Egyptian Theatre Endowment Fund Egyptian Theatre Fund Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, Inc. Elder Care Services Endowment Fund Elder Care Services Fund Endowment Fund in Honor of Edna L. Nelson and Kenneth A. Johnson Kirkland Historical Society Endowment Fund Provides unrestricted support to the Kirkland Historical Society in fulfillment of their mission. Beatrice A. Glawe Kirkland Historical Society Kirkland Historical Society Fund This non-permanent Fund supports the Kirkland Historical Society in fulfillment of their mission. Kirkland Historical Society Kishwaukee Family YMCA Endowment Fund Marian Elliott SEF Sycamore High School Fund M. Joan Popp Women’s Empowerment Fund for DAWC North Grove School Preservation Fund in Memory of Kenneth Marsh Robert and Alice Whitney Open Door Founder’s Fund Open Door Rehabilitation Center Spencer Zitka Opportunity House Endowment Fund Michelle Fey RAMP Endowment Fund Donald Kohler Sandwich Fair Association Endowment Fund Sandwich Fair Association, Inc. Robert and Deborah Sieradzki
*New Fund Sandwich Fair Association Fund Land O’Lakes Foundation Soil and Water Conservation Fund DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District Somonauk Education Foundation Endowment Fund Angela Shoener Stage Coach Players Fund Sycamore Education Foundation Endowment Fund Sycamore History Fund William and Elizabeth Mitchell Sycamore Lions Charities Jack Shrout Fund Sycamore Park District Endowment Fund Sycamore Sports Boosters Endowment Fund Tails Humane Society Fund Tails Humane Society
PASS THROUGH FUNDS Provide support to projects with the principal of the Fund eventually used up for the intended purpose. DCNP Giving Day Fund DeKalb County Community Development Fund DeKalb County COVID-19 Response Fund DeKalb County Estate Planning Council Fund DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership Pass Through Fund DeKalb Municipal Band Pass Through Fund DeKalb Rotary Club Charitable Impact Fund Emergency Fund Friends of the Cortland Library Fund IHSA Football Championship – Dest. DeKalb Fund
Joe LoCascio and Mary Penson New Pennies Project Fund Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Charitable Impact Fund Kiwanis Club of KishwaukeeDeKalb Charitable Impact Fund Spinoso Masters Scholarship Fund Sycamore Fire Preservation Company, Ltd. Fund Sycamore Grove - A Tribute to Veterans Fund Sycamore Park District Action 20/20 Fund Sycamore Rotary Club Charitable Impact Fund YEP Program Activities Fund
TRIBUTES In Honor of:
Elizabeth Bass Mary Jo Bressler Larry Carlson DeKalb Rotary Club Elder Care Services Karen Grush Lana Haines Lynn Hansen Gary Hanson Randy and Christy Hayes Vern Helbig Billy and Dorothy Imm Regina and Dale Jahr Jerry and Annette Johns Yvonne Johnson Barb King Ron Klein Joan Kubasiak William Lenschow Jane Lux Janet R. Metzler NIU Senior Roundtable NIU Deans Beverly O’Shaughnessy Anne D. Pick Kay Riley Everell and Mary Smith Emma Stice
George Stice Mark Stice Moriah Stice Templin Family In Memory of:
Marilyn Augsburger Don Baars Richard M Bend Nannie Bennett Tina Bennett Harry Benson Eva Berkes Marjorie Bey Shane Bird Bob Brayfield Elder Bill Bridgewater Michael C. Brown Bea Bue Judy Burkart Vern Challgren Velma Chamberlain Gerry Clucas Sharon Kay (Kinczewski) Conlin Bruce Currie Bessie Beatrice Noples Dannewitz Jane Davidson
Chuck and Geri Faivre Roy Fenstermaker, Sr. Buddy R. Fisher Janis FitzHenry Emmett Frank Chester and Jessie Freeman Bill Folowell Jerry Glawe Kit Glen Kathy Gosnell Hank Gregory Ruth Grigley Virginia Hall James P. Hart Mike Heimerdinger Marvin Henke, Jr. Etta Heshelman Marilyn J. Howe Don Hudson Kurt D. Hudson Gregory Lynn Hughes Ed Johnson Peter L. Johnson Tunde Kunos Johnson Phyllis Kelley Henry Kinczewski Charlie Krull
Emmette and Kathleen Land John Land Mary S. Larson James and Elaine Licking Alta Lollar Deane and Bette Lundbeck Bill Lynch Donald Mack Doug Martenson Sherrie Martin Genevive Maurer Ron Maurer Barbara McMillan Gordon Melms Lee Meyers Helen Milner Ross Niebergall Susy Ojwang Tim O’Shaughnessy Dee Palmer Beloved Pet PeeDee Donna Perkins Linda Perkins Amy Polzin Alvin Quitno
Mary Reed Mary Lou Reeve Thomas Rhoads Riippi Family Don Roderick Eldred F. Roth Gerald Sanderson Dwayne Schultz Dennis Sechrest Beloved Pet Shortie Thomas A. Stark Mary Ann Surdy Carl and Eleanor Swanson Bill and Rosemary Swedberg Carol Tabone Roy Talbot Mary Uscian Wanda VanPelt Fred Wehmeyer Ruth Ann Wesenberg Don Whitmore David A. Wirsing Jon Wrenn P.T. Wright Sr. Wini Wurster Tom Yaeger
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2021 Board of Directors
David B. Castle
Karen Grush
Lisa Gudmunson
Michael Haines
Todd Hughes
Brenda D. Jergens
Christine Johnson
G. Joseph Mitchell
Regina Parker
Manny Peña
Jim Stoddard
Justin Wegener
DeKalb
Genoa
Sycamore
DeKalb
Malta
Sycamore
Somonauk
Vice President, Shabbona
Sycamore
Kingston
President, DeKalb
Sandwich
Board Members Ending Their Term In 2021
Thank you for serving!
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Sally Bruch
Amie Carey
Roger Maas
Jesus Romero
Kirkland
Treasurer, DeKalb
Hinckley
Sycamore
Micki Chulick
DeKalb
Tim Suter
DeKalb
Incoming Board Members for 2022 Our Mission and Vision
Kris Aves
Kirkland
Jason Goode
Cortland
Shawn Blobaum
Waterman
Ann Lehan
DeKalb
Michael Constant
Hinckley
Photine Liakos, MD
Sycamore
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County by addressing community needs and expanding, managing, and distributing philanthropic resources. Our vision is to be a philanthropic leader throughout DeKalb County as we partner to build strong communities for all.
Staff
Becky Zantout, Grants & Scholarships Manager; Marc Hooks, Grants Manager; Alison Harris, Grants Manager; Ben Bingle, Grants & DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) Director; Dan Templin, Executive Director, Board Secretary; Kay Riley, Finance Director; Barb King, Database & Special Projects Manager; Teri Spartz, Community Engagement Director; Noah Nordbrock, Donor Services & Marketing Director, YEP Staff Advisor
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