In this issue: New Fund For NIU Art Museum, $119,300 Awarded in Grants, Current Grant Opportunities, and More!
January 2021 Edition
DeKalb County Community Foundation (IL)
What Gives!
Greetings!
Happy New Year! We're excited to begin a new year, filled with new opportunities to enhance the quality of life for all people throughout DeKalb County. #Philanthropy #NewOpportunities
Announcing the NIU Art Museum Endowment Fund
We are thrilled to announce the Friends of NIU Art Museum Endowment Fund. This new Designated Fund provides annual financial support to the NIU Art Museum to further their mission.
Thank you to local philanthropists Jerry and Annette Johns for their generosity in creating this Fund!
The Community Foundation is pleased to report that $149,300 in fall 2020 Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants benefited a total of 31 nonprofit and public sector direct service organizations across the greater Chicagoland area for music education.
The Community Foundation is currently accepting funding requests for the following grant programs:
Community Needs Grants
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants
YEP Grants
Nonprofit and eligible public sector direct service organizations are encouraged to apply. Application deadlines and eligibility requirements vary for each grant program.
We are seeking community nominations for the spring 2021 Excellence in Education Awards. With all the extra work our school districts are putting in this year, this is a great way to show them your appreciation. Deadline for community nominations is March 1, 2021.
Thank you to donor Yvonne Johnson for her desire to shine a light on educators making a difference in DeKalb County!
Meet Isabella, former YEP Chair and a 2017 graduate of DeKalb High School. During her four years in the YEP program, she had many opportunities for leadership development and embracing philanthropy. So where is she now and did the YEP program have an impact on her life after high school? Let's find out!
2021 membership for the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) is currently open. This is an excellent opportunity for nonprofit organizations, public service organizations, and those who want access to resources, programs, and a variety of member benefits!
