Blog Archive
Grantee Spotlight: Teen Parent Connection
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...
Welcome, New Committee Members
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...
DuPage Foundation Awarded More Than $1.3 Million to Local Nonprofits During Spring Grant Cycle
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,...
Grantee Spotlight: Youth Arts Education
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...
Case Study: Simplifying Charitable Giving through Appreciated Assets
Big news for DuPage donors: Illinois taxpayers can now maximize their impact through the new Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act, which took effect on January 1, 2025. But the State’s annual funding of the program is limited, so it’s important to be proactive.
The Untapped Potential of Real Estate in Charitable Planning
Big news for DuPage donors: Illinois taxpayers can now maximize their impact through the new Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act, which took effect on January 1, 2025. But the State’s annual funding of the program is limited, so it’s important to be proactive.
Charitable Minute: Put More Toward What Matters with IRA QCDs
An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) isn’t just a tool for retirement—it can also fuel your charitable giving. Through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), you can direct funds from your IRA to the causes you care about while reducing your taxable income....
Applications Now Open for Three Grant Opportunities
At DuPage Foundation, we’re excited to announce that fall applications are now open for three of our grant programs: Community Impact Grants, Capacity Building Grants, and Glen Ellyn Fund Grants. These opportunities are designed to support both the important work...
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,”...
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...
Kait Balsewicz, CFRE, CAP®
Director of Executive Operations & Planning