by Kelly Fallon-Wilson | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Mary Voigt, a long-time Downers Grove resident, didn’t do anything halfway. She bought a BMW in her eighties. She hosted family gatherings that filled entire rooms. She argued—enthusiastically—and gave generously, often at the same time. And today, her legacy is still...
by Natalie Knight | Aug 25, 2026 | Donor Resources, Professional Advisor Resources
As a trusted advisor, you likely work with clients who own a family business. You’ve probably recognized the powerful role that charitable planning can play in a business succession – but what does that actually look like in practice? The following case study...
by Natalie Knight | Aug 25, 2026 | Donor Resources, Professional Advisor Resources
For many advisors, the end of summer marks the beginning of year-end planning season. As clients return from vacation and turn their attention to tax and financial planning, it’s an ideal time to revisit charitable giving strategies that can help them meet both...
by Barb Szczepaniak | Aug 18, 2026 | Grantee Spotlights, Impact Stories, News
Bright & Early DuPage, an initiative of DuPage Foundation, recently awarded more than $340,000 to seven early childhood collaboratives across DuPage County as part of its 2026 grant cycle. Since launching in 2013, the initiative has focused on building...
by Barb Szczepaniak | Aug 3, 2026 | Grantee Spotlights, Impact Stories
Empowering Young Families for a Brighter Future For teenage parents and their children, the first few years of family life can set the stage for their future. At the same time, these years can be full of challenges and uncertainty, and finding the resources they need...
by Carly Derr | Jul 27, 2026 | Newsletters
by Kait | Jul 8, 2026 | News
We are pleased to announce the appointment of six new committee members. Susannah Ball has joined the Grant Committee, Jennifer Blum the Grant Committee, Jonathan Kruger the Professional Advisor Committee, Mary Beth McLean the Investment Committee, Victoria Morrissey...
by Kait | Jun 18, 2026 | Grantee Spotlights, Impact Stories, News
We are pleased to announce that we awarded $1.3 million to DuPage County nonprofit organizations as part of our Spring Community Impact grant program. Grants were awarded to 71 organizations in the health and human services sector—supporting mental health services,...
by Deborah Venezia | Jun 10, 2026 | Grantee Spotlights, Impact Stories, News
Arts DuPage Celebrates 10 Years and Invests in the Future Through Youth Arts Education Currently celebrating its 10th year of supporting, promoting, and advocating for the arts throughout DuPage County, Arts DuPage awards grants across the arts sector. During its...
by Natalie Knight | May 27, 2026 | Donor Resources, Professional Advisor Resources
As an estate planning, tax, or wealth advisor, you play a key role in helping clients align their charitable goals with tax-efficient strategies. Yet many advisors don’t consistently incorporate charitable planning into client conversations—often because it can be...
