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Video Histories  Of Our Local Families We are videotaping the lives of our endowment fund donors to recognize the rich traditions of their families and the communities in which they have lived. See All Videos Our most recent video features Charlotte T. Reid (1913-2007), our local representative to the United States House of Representatives in the 1960s.

eBooks Now On Our Website 

Several local historical books have been converted into electronic format through the guidance of the Community Foundation to ensure their continued preservation.

William B. Greene wrote three memoirs which provide valuable insights into Midwestern life during the early to mid-20th Century.  Read Memoirs

The history of the Old Second National Bank of Aurora has been captured in the book, "Banking at the Corner of River & Downer." Read History

Patricia McGrath wrote a poignant story of her son’s life in "Just Every Day." Read Story

The story of New England Congregational Church has been documented in the book, "Through These Doors" by Reverend Gary McCann. Read Story

Local Professionals Encourage Philanthropy We salute Bernard Weiler of Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson, P.C. for his endorsement of philanthropy as a meaningful way to serve the communities in which we live. Mr. Weiler is a member of the Community Foundation Council of Professional Advisors which is comprised of more than 70 local professionals who encourage contributions of our time and resources for the benefit of others. See All Council Members

 

2013 Tax Changes Changes to the tax law were approved by Congress, effective January 1, 2013. For a summary of the highlights of the new law, please click here. Our sincere thanks to Ronald M. Hem, our legal counsel, and Roger O. Anderson, a member of our board of directors, for assisting us in preparing this summary. We sincerely hope this recap of the tax changes will prove helpful to you and your family.

New Directors Elected Duncan Alexander    John Diederich Rick Guzman   Scott Voris Read More

Community Foundation Welcomes Jeffrey J. Hartman To Its Staff Learn More

Recent Tributes

James Pittman, a longtime teacher in the West Aurora schools, is remembered through a scholarship fund. Learn More

Abigail Villalpando is remembered through a scholarship fund created in her name. Read More

Richard and Carole Wyatt have been honored through a scholarship fund created in their name. Learn More

See Additional Tributes

Are You Looking For A Speaker? See our Slide Presentation with photos of our donors and local non-profit organizations. We would also be pleased to share our Community Presentation with civic clubs, professional firms, and area organizations. To schedule a presentation, you may contact our office at (630) 896-7800.

Electronic Memorandums!

Click here to check out the Foundation's new monthly newsletters.

eMemorandum

Council of Professional Advisors Memorandum

Ten Reasons...

Please see our new guide for professionals – 
Ten Reasons to Discuss The Community Foundation With Your Clients.

Did You Know?

►  Your Community Foundation strives to deliver the highest quality services
►  $949,000 – scholarships awarded in 2012
►  $45.6 million – grants & scholarships awarded since our founding
►  406 – charitable funds currently administered
►  106 – bequests received since our founding
►  75 – anticipated future bequests
►  5.95% – low administrative expense as percent of income

How may we serve you and your family?

Recent Grants

The Community Foundation recently awarded charitable grants to the following local organizations.

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry received $26,925 for computer equipment.

Aurora University received $100,000 for the construction of their Welcome Center.

CASA Kane County received $10,219 for a computer server.

DuPage Children’s Museum received $10,000 for a walkway and retaining wall.

Mission Possible received $10,000 for dental equipment.

Mutual Ground received $9,500 for renovations.

St. Charles Singers received $9,025 for computers, software, and office equipment.

SciTech Museum received $10,000 for a sound system.

United Way of Central Kane County received $4,408 for a copy machine.

These grants were made possible through the thoughtfulness of donors who have contributed to one of our unrestricted funds and also through the generosity of individuals who have created their own unrestricted charitable funds within our organization.  See Donor Photos

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