Doing a World of Good In Our Own Backyard.®

DuPage Foundation is DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy. We bring together people, knowledge, and resources to address our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities through collective impact—right here in our own backyard.

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It's Time to Think Big About Doing Good.

As DuPage County continues to grow and evolve, we unite visionary community and business leaders, caring residents, local nonprofits, and strategic funders to think and act BIG to create lasting impact. Together, we tackle today’s needs while building a foundation for a stronger tomorrow—ensuring our community thrives now and for generations to come.

Stories & Updates

Community Impact Grant Applications Are Now Open
Community Impact Grant Applications Are Now Open

We’re excited to share that Community Impact grant applications are now open at DuPage Foundation—and we can’t wait to partner with nonprofits making a difference across DuPage County. Through our Community Impact Grant Program, we support programs and projects that...

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George and Marilyn Seagraves: Building a Legacy Made to Last
George and Marilyn Seagraves: Building a Legacy Made to Last

When George and Marilyn Seagraves moved to Lombard from Kansas 40 years ago, they were taking a leap into the unknown. Little did they know that over the years to come, they would make this community their home—and, more than that, they’d help shape it. George, known...

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Winter 2025 Emergency Grants to Combat Food Insecurity Crisis
Winter 2025 Emergency Grants to Combat Food Insecurity Crisis

As we head into the heart of winter, one challenge continues to rise across DuPage County: food insecurity. Families you might not expect—neighbors, classmates, coworkers—are finding it harder than ever to put food on the table. We are stepping up to meet this moment....

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Stories & Updates

Community Impact Grant Applications Are Now Open
Community Impact Grant Applications Are Now Open

We’re excited to share that Community Impact grant applications are now open at DuPage Foundation—and we can’t wait to partner with nonprofits making a difference across DuPage County. Through our Community Impact Grant Program, we support programs and projects that...

read more
George and Marilyn Seagraves: Building a Legacy Made to Last
George and Marilyn Seagraves: Building a Legacy Made to Last

When George and Marilyn Seagraves moved to Lombard from Kansas 40 years ago, they were taking a leap into the unknown. Little did they know that over the years to come, they would make this community their home—and, more than that, they’d help shape it. George, known...

read more
Winter 2025 Emergency Grants to Combat Food Insecurity Crisis
Winter 2025 Emergency Grants to Combat Food Insecurity Crisis

As we head into the heart of winter, one challenge continues to rise across DuPage County: food insecurity. Families you might not expect—neighbors, classmates, coworkers—are finding it harder than ever to put food on the table. We are stepping up to meet this moment....

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