Community foundation · EIN 36-3978733
The Dupage Community Foundation
Downers Grove, IL
The Dupage Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Downers Grove, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $17.7M in grants paid across 241 grants, with $162M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Swifty Foundation, Outreach and The Chicago Community Trust.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Dupage Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantees are required to sign an award letter that states their intended use for the funds. in some cases, site visits are made and/or grantees are also required to submit a progress report for the program that the funds provided for. grants are normally awarded for one-time proposed projects. the recipient organization must adhere to the project dates and proposal, as approved by the grant committee and contact foundation staff with any revisions for approval. in some cases, the grant award may be used as a challenge grant by the recipient organization or may only be given as a match for additional project funding. all grantee organizations are required to submit a completed final report upon completion of their project or within one year, whichever comes first. the final report asks the following: 1. description of outcomes achieved using the outcome measures table from the initial application. 2. has the project differed in execution from the application? 3. provide an example that illustrated what you consider to be the most significant impact on the lives of the individuals served. 4. description of future plans for project's sustainability.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To foster philanthropy, connect donors to area needs, and build community partnerships
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swifty Foundation | Woodridge, IL | Fragile Health | $3,500,500 |
| Outreach | Carol Stream, IL | Counseling | $1,007,250 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | Community Improvement | $878,362 |
| Dupagepads | Wheaton, IL | Housing, Shelter | $568,794 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Glen Ellyn, IL | Housing, Shelter | $435,791 |
| Metropolitan Family Services Dupage | Chicago, IL | Mental Health | $411,000 |
| Northeast Dupage Family and Youth Services | Addison, IL | Mental Health | $325,250 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Arts, Culture | $253,500 |
| Easterseals Dupage & Fox Valley | Villa Park, IL | Mental Health | $238,500 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Food, Nutrition, Clothing | $201,860 |
| Nami Dupage | Wheaton, IL | Mental Health | $183,300 |
| Chicago South Side Birth Center | Glenwood, IL | Health Services | $173,600 |
| Monarch Landing | Naperville, IL | Senior Services | $172,563 |
| Youth Outlook | Naperville, IL | Youth Development | $170,000 |
| World Relief Chicagoland | Carol Stream, IL | Housing, Shelter | $166,500 |
| Gyrls in the Hood Foundation | Chicago, IL | Health Services | $165,000 |
| Little Friends Inc | Warrenville, IL | Mental Health | $161,750 |
| Apiary for Practical Support | New York, NY | Health Services | $158,400 |
| Adopt Pet Shelter | Naperville, IL | Animal Related | $157,250 |
| Ray Graham Association | Lisle, IL | Mental Health | $157,100 |
| Chicago Volunteer Doulas | Chicago, IL | Health Services | $155,400 |
| Alive Center | Naperville, IL | Mental Health | $154,070 |
| Sokana Collective Worldwide | Evanston, IL | Health Services | $151,800 |
| Kidsmatter | Naperville, IL | Mental Health | $150,000 |
| Tri-Town YMCA | Villa Park, IL | Mental Health | $148,190 |
The 25 largest of 241 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Illinois$15.8M · 196 grants
- New York$268K · 3 grants
- South Carolina$125K · 1 grant
- Arizona$120K · 7 grants
- Virginia$95K · 5 grants
- Ohio$88.3K · 2 grants
- Wisconsin$75.5K · 4 grants
- Missouri$56K · 2 grants
- Washington$50K · 1 grant
- Florida$48K · 4 grants
- California$42.2K · 2 grants
- District of Columbia$30K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does The Dupage Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Dupage Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Dupage Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $17,682,736 in grants paid (241 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Dupage Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Swifty Foundation (IL), $3.5M, Outreach (IL), $1.01M, The Chicago Community Trust (IL), $878K, Dupagepads (IL), $569K and Bridge Communities Inc (IL), $436K.