New Fund Honors Yvonne Johnson's Legacy

We are honored to announce the Yvonne A. Johnson and Family Legacy Endowment Fund. Created to celebrate Yvonne’s lifelong dedication to education and service, this Fund will carry forward her spirit of generosity by supporting a number of organizations across DeKalb County. It is a meaningful way to continue her incredible legacy!

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$113,692 for Community Needs

Congratulations to the 22 local organizations who received a fall 2025 Community Needs Grant. Funding will help organizations complete improvements, purchase equipment, and expand services for local residents. Thank you, donors!

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$130,900 for Music Education

Congratulations to the 25 organizations who received a fall 2025 Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grant. The $130,900 in support will expand music education through new instruments, programs, and performance opportunities. 

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A Gift of Website Design

Websites for Good by Green Closet Creative offers one eligible nonprofit or governmental DCNP member up to $10,000 in website design or redesign services. Applications due December 15.

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Internship Program Spotlight

Meet Makayla Jackson, a political science major at Northern Illinois University. Through the Internship Program, she is gaining valuable experience with Family Service Agency.

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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.

IL Gives Tax Credit Program

Illinois donors are eligible for a 25% state income tax credit for gifts to eligible endowed Funds at the Community Foundation through the IL Gives Tax Credit Program. Make your giving go further and support the causes you care about.

👉 Step-by-step guide to donating >

Charitable Option for Farmers

Turn your harvest into hope! The Gift of Grain program offers farmers a meaningful way to give back by donating grain to benefit local causes while enjoying possible tax benefits.

👉 Learn how Gift of Grain works >

This unique giving opportunity is made possible through a partnership between the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation.

Flexibility of Donor Advised Fund Giving

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple way to stay organized, involve your family in giving, and align your charitable goals with upcoming tax changes in 2025. Discover the flexibility and lasting impact a DAF can bring to your philanthropy.

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Gifts Make a Lasting Impact

As the year draws to a close, consider how your generosity can make a difference right here in our community. We can help you make your giving as meaningful and impactful as possible.

Giving options to consider:

• In person or by mail (cash or check)
• Online (credit card or debit card)
• IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
• Appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
• Gift of Grain

👉 Learn more about giving options >