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DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Auburn, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-1992897
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Auburn, IN, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-1992897
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1996

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The DeKalb County Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $1.6 million across 63 grantees, primarily focusing on Indiana, Illinois, and North Carolina. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DEKALB COUNTY PROMOTES COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY BY OFFERING LOCAL CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A CHARITABLE LEGACY THAT WILL SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE LIFE IN OUR COUNTY.
Total Funding Given

$1.6M

2024
Grantees funded
63
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

26

Median 1st year grant
$8.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
T
Tanya Young
Board Member
Z
Zach Lightner
Board Member
J
Judy Hey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Illinois, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,248. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include DEKALB HUMANE SOCIETY INC, AUBURN AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE INC, and FRIENDS OF THE ECKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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