DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Sycamore, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-3788167
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Sycamore, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
•
EIN
36-3788167
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The DeKalb County Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that made $2.5 million in grants to 183 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Illinois, North Carolina, and Minnesota. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN DEKALB COUNTY, IL BY PROACTIVELY ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND EXPANDING, MANAGING, AND DISTRIBUTING PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DEKALB AREA RETIREMENT CENTER
$1.2M
5%
Kishwaukee United Way
$1M
4%
HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC
$875.8K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
103
Median 1st year grant
$9.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, North Carolina, and Minnesota. 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’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,332. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include DEKALB AREA RETIREMENT CENTER, Kishwaukee United Way, and HOPE HAVEN OF DEKALB COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.