Friend of the Foundation, former board member, and long-time scholarship champion Robert J. O'Connor passed away on September 15, 2022. To make a memorial contribution to the Fox River Valley Community Scholarship Fund, click "In Memoriam" above. Read more…
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In Memoriam: Francis R. “Frank” Miller
Frank R. Miller, a former Community Foundation Board Member, passed away September 14, 2022. To make a memorial contribution to the Frank & Marianne Miller Endowment Fund, click "In Memoriam" above. Read more…
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We want you feedback! Take the Community Survey to share what's most important to you. This brief, anonymous survey takes only 10 minutes to complete. Read more…
Video: Spring 2022 Grantee Recognition Ceremony Recap
The Community Foundation is thrilled to support and celebrate our grantees! We appreciate the wonderful work that these nonprofit partners do to make the community a better place. Thank you to our generous donors that support our Discretionary Grantmaking program and the Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) grantmaking program. Together, we are making a difference… Read more…
Greg Probst Appointed District 129 Community Treasurer by School Board
From West Aurora School District 129's Press Release: West Aurora’s School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Probst as community treasurer. His appointment is effective immediately. Probst currently serves as the vice president of finance and operations for the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. Read more…
2022 Spring Grantees Recognized At Ceremony
Congratulations to our 2022 Spring Grantees and Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) Grantees. We enjoyed celebrating with you at the Recognition Ceremony. Thank you to all of our guests and speakers for sharing part of your evening with us. Read more…
Youth Engagement in Philanthropy Celebrates 2021-2022 Year
Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) members had a wonderful time at their annual picnic. Thank you to everyone that came out, including our members, mentors, alumni, board members and guests. A special thank you to the Dunham Foundation for supporting the YEP program. Read more…
In Memoriam: Gilbert R. Nary
Gilbert R. Nary, a former Community Foundation Board Member, passed away Monday, July 18th, 2022. To make a memorial contribution to the Community Foundation Memorial Endowment Fund, click "In Memoriam" above. Read more…
2022 Youth Engagement in Philanthropy Grantees
The following agencies have been awarded a grant from the Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) Program. CASA Kane County: Their mission is to advocate for the best interests of children in abuse, neglect and private guardianship cases within the Juvenile Court system. They are receiving funding to provide gift cards, suitcases and incidentals for children.… Read more…
2022 Spring Grantees
Congratulations to the Spring 2022 Grantees! Read more…