Welcome, Kristin Peska!

Join us in welcoming Kristin Peska as our new Community Engagement Manager. In this role, she supports the Foundation’s proactive community engagement initiatives, including programs, activities, and strategies guided by the Board of Directors.

Get to know Kristin >

Thank you, Lisa Gudmunson!

Lisa represented Somonauk and served on various Foundation committees during her six years (2019-2024) of time and service on the Community Foundation Board of Directors.

Lisa's service and takeaways >

Scholarship Opportunities

2025 Foundation Scholarships

With one application, students can qualify for multiple scholarship opportunities. The Foundation offers over 100 scholarships to students across DeKalb County.

Scholarship information and updates >

Scholarship Opportunities

Spinoso Masters Scholarship

Applications are open for the 2025 Spinoso Masters Scholarship, made possible by the continued generosity of John and Vivian Spinoso. The scholarship provides up to $10,000 in support to eligible students for post-undergraduate studies.

Spinoso Masters Scholarship information >

Grant Opportunities

Spring 2025 Grant Programs

Applications remain open for the following grant programs. Nonprofit and public sector organizations are encouraged to apply.

• Build the Future Grants - Provide essential support for projects involving the construction of new facilities or the expansion of physical spaces. Currently open for appointments.

• Community Needs Grants - Support the charitable needs and efforts of local nonprofit and public sector organizations. Jan. 1 - March 1.

• Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants - Support music education for nonprofit and public sector organizations throughout the greater Chicagoland area. Jan. 1 - March 1.

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Internship Program Spotlight

Meet Khaya Franklin, a political science major with a minor in NNGO studies at Northern Illinois University. As part of the Internship Program, she gained valuable experience interning with CASA DeKalb County. 

Khaya's update >

The Internship Program is a collaboration between the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, the Center for Nonprofit Studies, and Career Services at Northern Illinois University, supported by the Douglas C. and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation.

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Give DeKalb County Nonprofit Registration OPEN

Eligible DCNP members can register now for Give DeKalb County 2025! Plus, donors who want to support ALL Give DeKalb County nonprofits can donate to the Bonus Pool.

Give DeKalb County registration >