Originally established in 1966 as the Aurora Fire Museum, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum preserves the history of the Aurora Fire Department and firefighting in the region through our various exhibits, programs, and events. The museum is located in Aurora’s 1894 Central Fire Station in the heart of downtown Aurora. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum Endowment Fund assists the museum in all areas of managing operations. Read more…
New Fund
New Fund: Kendall’s Kindness Scholarship Fund
The Kendall’s Kindness Scholarship Fund was created by the Maffia Family in loving memory of their daughter, sister, niece, and granddaughter Kendall Marie Maffia (6/12/2000-10/11/2021). This scholarship has been established to provide funding for a graduating Senior at St. Charles North High School. Read more…
New Fund: Dorothy K. Witte Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Dorothy K. Witte Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund honors the memory of Dorothy K. Witte (1912-2008) who taught in East Aurora School District elementary schools for the bulk of her career. She had previously taught briefly in several Lutheran schools prior to having her three children, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Robert who all graduated from East Aurora High School. Read more…
New Fund: Robert E. Stredde Endowment Fund
The Foundation's first fund for 2022, the Robert E. Stredde Endowment Fund was created earlier this year to provide income for the Community Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking program. Grants from the fund support the charitable needs of the Community Foundation’s service area, including the fields of health care, education, social services, the arts and the environment. Robert (Rob) Stredde is a 1993 graduate of West Aurora High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Aurora University. Read more…
Bequest Received to Support Fox Valley Animal Welfare League
The Community Foundation of the Fox Valley recently received a bequest from the estate of Irene V. Campbell (1918-2019) to create the Donald A. & Irene V. Campbell Memorial Endowment Fund which will provide annual distributions to the Fox Valley Animal Welfare League. Read more…
New Fund : Roger A. Sackett Memorial Foundation
The Roger A. Sackett Memorial Foundation was created to celebrate the life and memory of Roger Sackett (1935-2017). Read more…
New Fund : HumanaTeen Fund
HumanaTeen was created to bring together teens who want to make an imprint on the world. They serve to make an impact through service, fundraising, and outreach by supporting causes, communities, and events worldwide. Read more…
New Fund : 100 Women Who Care Fox Valley Fund
Founded in 2015, 100 Women Who Care Fox Valley is an organization of approximately 150 dedicated, influential women who are making a difference in our community through impact giving. Read more…
New Fund : Ben Smiles Memorial Foundation
The Ben Smiles Memorial Foundation was established by Rob & Elizabeth Gerlach in hopes of creating happiness and smiles for children with special needs, making important toys and tools accessible. Read more…
New Fund : The Kristoffer Larsen Big Heart Memorial Foundation
The Kristoffer Larsen Big Heart Memorial Foundation has been established by the Larsen family of Geneva, Illinois to honor the great memory of their beloved son and brother Kristoffer Larsen (1993-2016). Read more…