October 2022 - Edition
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Thank you for taking a few minutes to catch up on the monthly news from YOUR Community Foundation. #ForGoodForAllForEver
NEW Fund Dedicates Support to the Kirkland-Fairdale Communities
Announcing the first Fund specifically supporting the Kirkland and Fairdale communities. The Kirkland-Fairdale Community Endowment Fund was created by friends, neighbors, and community members and supports projects and services dedicated to improving the quality of life there.

Thank you to the Kirkland-Fairdale community donors for creating this Fund!
$195,000+ Awarded in Community Foundation Scholarships
This year, 132 students received over $195,000 in scholarships from Funds at the Community Foundation. Scholarship awards ranged from $250 to $10,000 for DeKalb County high school graduates.

Thank you to the amazing donors who make these annual awards possible! 
NEW Pritchard Fund Cultivates Passion for Horticulture Students
The Community Foundation and Kishwaukee College Foundation are pleased to announce the Earl and Jeanne Pritchard Fund. The Fund honors the life and legacy of Earl and Jeanne and provides an annual scholarship award to students enrolled at Kishwaukee College pursuing a career in horticulture.

Thank you to the Pritchard family for honoring their parents through the creation of this Fund!
Spinoso Masters Scholarship Awards $30,000 to Local High School Graduates
Congratulations to the 2022 Spinoso Masters Scholarship recipients Jacob Bjork, Elena Haliczer, Tyler Hull, and Diana Morales. Each recipient is currently pursuing a master’s or doctorate in various fields of study.

Thank you to donors John and Vivian Spinoso for their continued generosity! 
Giving a Gift of Grain
Gift of Grain is a charitable option for farmers and landowners to consider. By giving a gift of grain, farmers align generosity with their charitable interests and receive tax savings at the same time.

This giving option is made possible through a collaboration between the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation.
Internship Program Spotlight With Rachel
Meet Rachel Schreiber, a current participant in the Internship Program. Rachel is a Nonprofit & NGO studies major at Northern Illinois University with minors in sociology and social entrepreneurship. She serves as an intern with CASA DeKalb County.

The Internship Program is a collaboration between the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, the Center for Nonprofit Studies, and Career Services at Northern Illinois University, supported by the Douglas C. and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation.
Applications Open for Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit Grants
Educators in DeKalb County have identified kindergarten readiness toolkits as a positive way to engage young learners and help prepare them for kindergarten. Early learning and kindergarten educators are encouraged to apply for a Kindergarten Readiness Toolkit Grant.

"Opportunity for Charitable Giving in a Challenging Economy" - EPAC CORNER
Welcome to the EPAC Corner. We are pleased to bring you this content from the Estate Planning Advisory Committee (EPAC) of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

If you are age 72 or older, you are required to take a distribution from your tax-deferred retirement accounts. While there is no way to avoid the required minimum distribution, there is a charitable option with favorable tax implications. 

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