Blog Archive
Podcast: Thinking Big About Doing Good
Interested in learning more about how the business and philanthropic communities are coming together with local government to make progress on big issues? Mike Sitrick, our President & CEO, appeared recently on the Choose DuPage Business Beat podcast with host...
All In, All Heart: Zac & Kristin Larson Champion DuPage Giving
Naperville residents Zac and Kristin Larson believe in living their legacy--not waiting to leave one behind. As founders of the new Zac and Kristin Larson Youth and Family Services Fund—part of our All In DuPage campaign—the Larsons are investing in causes that...
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....
Year-End Giving Reminders and Tips to Maximize Your Benefits Ahead of 2026 Tax Law Changes
As we approach the end of 2025, now is the time to finalize your year-end giving plans. With new rules taking effect on January 1, 2026, acting now will help you maximize the benefits of your charitable contributions. Here are two key changes taking effect in 2026:...
DuPage Foundation Named 2025 Philanthropic Foundation of the Year
We’re honored to share that DuPage Foundation, in partnership with DuPage County, has been named the 2025 Philanthropic Foundation of the Year by the West Suburban Philanthropic Network (WSPN). The WSPN Philanthropy Awards annually recognize community leaders,...
More Than $110,000 in Capacity Building Grants Awarded to Local Nonprofits
DuPage Foundation is pleased to announce the recent awarding of more than $110,000 to 10 local nonprofits from its Capacity Building grant program. Awarded grants support nonprofits in growing their internal capacity via technology upgrades and other critical...
Honoring Recently Retired Trustees
We proudly celebrated several new and retiring Trustees and welcomed a new slate of officers at a special reception held on September 18 at Oak Brook Manor. Nearly 75 of our friends and partners joined the gathering commending the work of these committed volunteers. ...
DuPage Foundation Honors New and Retiring Trustees at Annual Celebration of Volunteers
We proudly celebrated several new and retiring Trustees and welcomed a new slate of officers at a special reception held on September 18 at Oak Brook Manor. Nearly 75 of our friends and partners joined the gathering commending the work of these committed volunteers. ...
Candace McCarthy King Is All In for DuPage’s Future
When Candace McCarthy King talks about DuPage County, you can hear the pride in her voice. She’s been working to make our community stronger for the 30 years she’s lived here: building programs, forging partnerships, and pushing for change where it’s needed most....
Planting Potential with Community Impact Seed Grants
Giving New Nonprofits a Strong Start At DuPage Foundation, we’re growing alongside our nonprofit community. That’s why we have introduced a new model for our Community Impact grantmaking: Seed, Sustain, Strengthen. By expanding the breadth of our Community Impact...
