The For Scout Foundation has been created by the Cantrell Family, of St. Charles, IL, to honor the life and legacy of their beloved daughter and sister, Scout Cantrell (2004-2014). This foundation has been established to provide charitable grants and financial support to organizations that carry on the legacy of Scout Cantrell. (To learn more about the For Scout Foundation click "New Fund: For Scout Foundation above.) Read more…
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Fund Spotlight: Charles G. & Mary K. Whinfrey Endowment Fund
This fund provides income for the Community Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking program. Charles George Whinfrey, Jr. (1923-2005) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was raised in New Jersey. Mrs. Whinfrey (1925-2013) was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was instrumental in the founding of Producers Chemical Company in 1963 along with her husband. Read more…
COMMUNITY KINDNESS GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGED
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, businesses and organizations who have made contributions during the second quarter of 2015 for their commitment to the charitable needs of the community. Read more…
Scholarship Notes: Check Not Posting To Your Student Account?
Scholarship payments are currently being issued to colleges/universities. When checking with your school to see if your award payment has been applied to your account, keep in mind a couple of things (continue reading this post by clicking "Scholarship Notes" above). Read more…
Grants bolster Northern Illinois Food Bank transportation department
(July 2015 – Geneva, Ill.) – Thanks to support from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley and the Hansen-Furnas Foundation, Northern Illinois Food Bank has added a new sprinter van to its fleet. The van will help efficiently deliver food to hungry neighbors in the Food Bank’s 13-county service area. The van will be primarily… Read more…
ST. CHARLES HISTORY MUSEUM RECEIVES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
The St. Charles History Museum is proud to announce that we are the recipients of an $8,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley! This grant will go towards the purchase of two new exhibit cases and hands on interactives for the exhibit hall. Project Information: St. Charles, IL June 6, 2015 - Alison Costanzo,… Read more…
Fund Spotlight: Roots/Pauly Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
This scholarship fund was established by Karen Roots Helm in memory of the members of her family who attended East Aurora High School. These members include her grandfather Louis A. Pauly, her mother Ethel Pauly Roots, her father Edward James Roots, as well as her aunt Mildred Pauly Tilly (Leo), and her uncle Louis R. “Bud” Pauly (Emma). Read more…
In Memoriam: Robert L. Nelson
Robert L. Nelson, a longtime supporter of the Community Foundation, passed away on July 14, 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials may be made to the Marjory J. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund. To continue to the fund, click "In Memoriam" above. Read more…
Fund Spotlight: Nicholas R. Albers Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by the Albers Family in 2013 to honor the life of their son and brother, Nick Albers (1985 – 2005). Scholarships from the fund are awarded to graduates of St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Illinois, to assist the educational futures of those who are dealing with the tremendous challenges of seen and unseen chronic pain. Read more…
In Memoriam: Elsie Ruth Armbruster Dieterich Wagner
Elsie Ruth Armbruster Dieterich Wagner, a long time supporter of the Community Foundation, passed away on June 26, 2015. Read more…