Our Impact
Giving That Hits Home
We believe in the power of giving to transform communities. For nearly 40 years, we have been DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy. Our mission is simple, yet profound: to foster philanthropy, connect donors to area needs, and build community partnerships as we strive to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County and beyond.
When you give through us, you support your favorite causes and charities and join with others to collectively address our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities—today and for future generations. Explore our collective impact below.
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Impact in Action
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...
Bright & Early DuPage Awarded Nearly $350,000 to Early Childhood Collaboratives
Bright & Early DuPage recently awarded nearly $350,000 to eight DuPage County early childhood collaboratives during its 2025 grant cycle. This initiative, launched in 2013, builds sustainable, coordinated, local early childhood collaborations that actively work to...
Collective Impact: Mobilizing Support for Local Residents
For hundreds in DuPage County, the bitter cold is more than just an inconvenience— it’s a dangerous challenge. That’s why DuPage Foundation and the DuPage County Board stepped up with local donors and partners to provide nearly $400,000 in emergency funding to...