2021 FOUNDATION FAST FACTS: GROWING PHILANTHROPY • $40.4 MILLION in grants and
• $3.5 MILLION in grants and distributions awarded to date
distributions awarded since 1993
Established in
1993
(As of 9/30/2021)
Separate Funds
OUR MISSION: To enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County by addressing community needs and expanding, managing, and distributing philanthropic resources.
• 114 scholarships awarded ($164,535)
• $67.1 MILLION in total assets
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DONATIONS of ALL SIZES
are welcome!
When you make a gift to the Community Foundation, you create opportunities that touch lives both now and in the future. Donate online at dekalbccf.org/donate or at the DeKalb County Community Foundation – 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL.
FUNDS
We connect people who care with causes that matter. Funds represent gifts from individuals, families, corporations, trusts, private foundations, and other nonprofit organizations.
FUND TYPES
Give now or in the future. Almost any kind of asset can be used to start a Fund. COMMUNITY IMPACT FUNDS Support the greatest needs in the community. Field of Interest Funds Provide support to a particular field or geographic area.
Donor Advised Funds Donor makes grant recommendations to eligible organizations. Scholarship Funds Provide scholarship awards to students for continuing education. Designated Funds Provide support to specific eligible organizations in the community. Agency Funds Created by nonprofit organizations to provide income to support their mission.
READY TO START YOUR FUND?
Please contact Dan Templin, Executive Director, at 815-748-5383 or dan@dekalbccf.org.
2021
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OUR VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPRESENT VARIOUS COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT DEKALB COUNTY. G. Joseph Mitchell, President (DeKalb); Christine J. Johnson, Vice President (Shabbona); Roger Maas, Treasurer (DeKalb); Sally Bruch (Kirkland); Amie Carey (Hinckley); David B. Castle (DeKalb); Micki Chulick (DeKalb); Karen Grush (DeKalb); Lisa Gudmunson (Somonauk); Michael Haines (Kingston); Todd Hughes (Genoa); Brenda Jergens (Malta); Regina Parker (Sycamore); Manny Peña (Sycamore); Jesus Romero (Sycamore); Jim Stoddard (Sycamore); Tim Suter (DeKalb); Justin Wegener (Sandwich)
S TA F F Our staff are here to serve the community by partnering with donors, leaders, and organizations to enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County. Do you have a vision for philanthropy in your community? Share it with us. We’d love to hear from you!
Noah Nordbrock
Donor Services & Marketing Director, YEP Staff Advisor
Teri Spartz
Community Engagement Director
WHAT GIVES Monthly E-Newsletter
Dan Templin
Executive Director
Kay Riley
Finance Director
Ben Bingle
Grants & DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) Director
Barb King Administrative Manager
Marc Hooks
Grants Manager
‘What Gives’ is our monthly e-newsletter that highlights new Fund announcements, breaking news and events, current grant opportunities, philanthropy in DeKalb County, and more. Be inspired and stay informed! Sign up at dekalbccf.org.
DeKalb County Community Foundation 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL • 815-748-5383 • dekalbccf.org