Donor Resources
Stronger Communities Start with You
There are so many ways to give, and we’re here to help you find the one that feels right. This page is filled with resources to guide you. Whether you’re new to giving or have years of experience, these resources are here to make the process simple, flexible, and meaningful. Take a look around, and when you’re ready, we’ll be here to answer questions and help you take the next step.
Educational Blogs
Case Study: Simplifying Charitable Giving through Appreciated Assets
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...
The Untapped Potential of Real Estate in Charitable Planning
Did you know that real estate can be a powerful tool for charitable giving? Real estate represents a significant share of personal wealth, yet it remains underutilized in philanthropy—largely because the rules and process can be complex, and decisions about property...
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....
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...
The Burkes are “All In” for DuPage
For Chris and Susan Burke, there’s more to giving back than generosity—it’s about creating a lasting impact. The couple met at Purdue University and later made their home in DuPage County, raising their family while dedicating themselves to community service. Susan...
OBBBA Changed the Math of Giving—Here’s How to Help Clients Navigate
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) didn’t eliminate the charitable deduction—but it did rewrite the rules of the game. Who benefits, how much they benefit, and when they benefit now depends on a few new guidelines. For professional advisors, there are three big...
The Illinois Gives Tax Credit: A Powerful Incentive to Invest in DuPage
Big news for DuPage donors: Illinois taxpayers can maximize their impact through the new Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act, a five-year program running from 2025-2029. But the State’s annual funding of the program is limited, so it’s important to be proactive. What Is the...
George and Marilyn Seagraves: Building a Legacy Made to Last
When George and Marilyn Seagraves moved to Lombard from Kansas 40 years ago, they were taking a leap into the unknown. Little did they know that over the years to come, they would make this community their home—and, more than that, they’d help shape it. George, known...
Charitable Minute: What’s a Community Endowment
In the charitable world, what do you call a permanent fund that provides ongoing support for local causes? We call it a community endowment. Think of an endowment like a charitable investment account. It offers reliable funding for the needs of today—and tomorrow....
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...
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,...
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....
FAQs About IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): What You Need to Know
At DuPage Foundation, we can help you navigate the ins and outs of charitable giving. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions advisors ask about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), so you can help your clients make the most of this powerful...
Helpful Videos
Downloadable Resources
What is a Community Endowment?
Community Impact Circle Info Sheet
IL Gives Tax Credit Info Sheet
All in DuPage Info Sheet
Charitable Giving Resources
Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resources
- AFP Chicago
afpchicago.org - Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations
allianceilcf.org - Arts DuPage
artsdupage.org - Board Source
boardsource.org - Chamber630
chamber630.com/about/committees-networks-groups - Charity Navigator
charitynavigator.org - Chicago Council on Planned Giving
ccpgonline.org - Choose DuPage
choosedupage.com - Council on Foundations
cof.org - DuPage Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
discoverdupage.com - DuPage County
dupageco.org - DuPage County Bar Association
dcba.org - DuPage County Continuum of Care
dupagehomeless.org - DuPage County Estate Planning Council
dpestateplan.org - DuPage C.R.I.S. (Community Resource Information System)
211dupage.gov - DuPage Early Childhood Collaboration
dupagedecc.org - DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform
dupagefederation.org - Financial Planning Association of Illinois
fpaillinois.org - Forefront
myforefront.org - Giving DuPage
givingdupage.org - Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce
glenellynchamber.com - GuideStar
guidestar.org - Illinois Attorney General – Building Better Charities
illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/charities - Illinois CPA Society
icpas.org - Impact DuPage
impactdupage.org - IRS
irs.gov - National Association of Charitable Gift Planners
charitablegiftplanners.org - Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
naperville.net - Naperville Community Television
nctv17.org - Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce
obchamber.com - West Suburban Philanthropic Network
wspnonline.org - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
wheatonchamber.com
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