Blog Archive
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...
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...
Grantee Spotlight: Bensenville SD2
Building Strong Foundations for Families Christy Poli has seen firsthand how community partnerships can change lives. Since joining Bensenville School District 2 (BSD2) in 2004, she has worked as the Early Childhood Program principal to connect families with resources...
Grantee Spotlight: HCS Family Services is Serving Neighbors with Dignity
Founded in 1937, HCS Family Services has grown from a small closet-sized pantry into a vital community resource that now serves more than 450+ families each week. With locations in Hinsdale and Willowbrook, the nonprofit provides fresh produce, proteins, pantry...
Kait Balsewicz, CFRE, CAP®
Director of Executive Operations & Planning