THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$16.9M+22% YoY
Grants
241
Median Grant
$20K
Organizations Funded
253
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County by fostering philanthropy, connecting donors to area needs and building community partnerships; tackle today's needs while building a foundation for a stronger tomorrow
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
Bright & Early DuPage (nearly $350,000 to eight early childhood collaboratives in 2025); DuPage Community Transformation Partnership ($1.03 million in Immediate Intervention grants); over $100 million in grants since inception; manages more than $140 million in assets
How to Apply
Two grant cycles each year for Community Impact grant program. Areas of focus vary by season with spring and fall cycles. Organizations may submit one application per calendar year. Must be 501(c)(3) and primarily serve DuPage County residents (50% or more). Contact Barb Szczepaniak at 630.598.5280 or barb@dupagefoundation.org
Does Not Fund
Organizations that received grants for three consecutive years are excluded; Public, parochial, private, or charter schools (pre-k through 12th grade) not eligible; Historical society projects without broad reach beyond specific community
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$16.9M
Grants
241
Median
$20K
States
24
$13.9M
Grants
226
Median
$23K
States
20
$11.9M
Grants
224
Median
$21K
States
18
Grant Size Distribution
$20K
Typical Grant (Median)
$6K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$52K
75th Pctile
$3.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $52K.
Largest Recent Grants
$3.5M
2024
SWIFTY FOUNDATION
IL · FRAGILE HEALTH
$1.0M
2024
OUTREACH
IL · COUNSELING
$878K
2024
THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST
IL · COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
$569K
2024
DUPAGEPADS
IL · HOUSING, SHELTER
$436K
2024
BRIDGE COMMUNITIES INC
IL · HOUSING, SHELTER
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.