Year-End Giving - Tips & Reminders

The holiday season is a time for gratitude and giving. As you plan your end of year contributions, we are here to help you make a lasting impact on the causes you care about most.

To ensure your gifts to the Community Foundation count for 2025, consider your giving options early and keep key deadlines in mind. Planning ahead helps you give with intention and ease.

We also encourage you to consult your financial or tax advisor as a part of your planning. If you have questions, contact us at 815-748-5383 or info@dekalbccf.org. We are happy to help!

📅 Giving Dates

As you plan your giving, please keep these recommended deadlines in mind to ensure your contributions to the Foundation are completed in time for 2025.

Recommended Deadlines:

✅ December 1

• Initiate IRA or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) contributions
• Initiate electronic mutual fund transfers

✅ December 12

• Submit grant recommendations from your Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation
• Request Agency Fund distributions from your Fund at the Community Foundation
• Initiate Gift of Grain donations and recommendations
• Recommend grants from third party donor advised funds

✅ December 26

• Initiate ACH or electronic stock transfers

✅ December 31 (Last day)

• Personally deliver a cash or check contribution to the Foundation office
• Donate by mail (USPS postmark)
• DeKalb County Community Foundation: 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178
• Donate online with a credit or debit card

We’re grateful for your partnership in addressing needs and inspiring opportunities throughout DeKalb County. THANK YOU!

Reminder! Donors who give to an eligible endowed Fund at the Community Foundation can receive a 25% State of Illinois income tax credit. Learn more about the IL Gives Tax Credit >