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

Welcoming Natalie Knight, Announcing Staff Updates
Welcoming Natalie Knight, Announcing Staff Updates

We are excited to announce the appointment of Natalie Knight as our next vice president for advancement, along with two staff updates that strengthen our ability to effectively serve our stakeholders and our community. “We are thrilled to welcome Natalie to our team,”...

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Dan Maguire: Building a Legacy of Local Impact
Dan Maguire: Building a Legacy of Local Impact

Dan Maguire always believed in the power of building and getting involved. “In my life, being involved is one of the necessary ingredients,” said Dan, a retired civil engineer and general contractor whose career, culminating as president & CEO and later vice chair...

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Grantee Spotlight: Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Grantee Spotlight: Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

A Hand Up for Veterans For many veterans, returning to civilian life brings unexpected challenges. At Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (MSHV), the goal is clear: to provide not just housing, but comprehensive support to help veterans and their families build...

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Stories & Updates

Welcoming Natalie Knight, Announcing Staff Updates
Welcoming Natalie Knight, Announcing Staff Updates

We are excited to announce the appointment of Natalie Knight as our next vice president for advancement, along with two staff updates that strengthen our ability to effectively serve our stakeholders and our community. “We are thrilled to welcome Natalie to our team,”...

read more
Dan Maguire: Building a Legacy of Local Impact
Dan Maguire: Building a Legacy of Local Impact

Dan Maguire always believed in the power of building and getting involved. “In my life, being involved is one of the necessary ingredients,” said Dan, a retired civil engineer and general contractor whose career, culminating as president & CEO and later vice chair...

read more
Grantee Spotlight: Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
Grantee Spotlight: Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

A Hand Up for Veterans For many veterans, returning to civilian life brings unexpected challenges. At Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (MSHV), the goal is clear: to provide not just housing, but comprehensive support to help veterans and their families build...

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