The Community Foundation created a series of videos celebrating the lives of some of our endowment fund donors. By creating these pieces, we recognize their valuable contributions to the Fox River Valley and seek to preserve their family histories for future generations. We hope you enjoy these snapshots of history!
Aurora, Illinois Industry in the 20th Century
Part I : Construction Equipment Industry
Aurora, Illinois Industry in the 20th Century
Part II : Factory and Office Equipment Industries
To support our ability to continue producing historic videos, visit the Community Foundation Historic Video Project Fund
Aurora Police Department
Learn more about the Aurora Police Department Endowment Fund
Bernard J. Cigrand
Learn more about the Dr. Bernard J. Cigrand Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Learn more about the funds created by the Community Foundation
Walter E. Deuchler
Learn more about the Walter E. Deuchler Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Dunham Family
Learn more about the John S. Dunham Endowment Fund
Fox Valley Orchestra
Learn more about the Fox Valley Orchestra Endowment Fund
Howard E. Gillette
Learn more about the Howard E. Gillette Scholarship Endowment Fund
Virgil L. Gilman
To make a donation in memory of Virgil L. Gilman, visit the Community Foundation Memorial Endowment Fund
Hermann and Rita Golter
Learn more about the Hermann & Rita Golter Scholarship Fund
William B. Greene
Learn more about the Greene Family Forest Preserve Endowment Fund
Hipp Family
Learn more about the Urban & Margaret Hipp Family Endowment Fund
Eleanor C. Hungar
Learn about other influential West Aurora educators by reading A History of West Aurora School District 129
Juvenile Protective Association
To support our ability to continue producing historic videos, visit the Community Foundation Historic Video Project Fund
Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Illinois
Learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Illinois Endowment Fund
Don & Marie Marzuki
Learn more about the Don & Marie Marzuki Family Foundation
Leon M. McNair
New England Congregational Church
Learn more about the New England Congregational Church Designated Endowment Fund
Paramount Theatre
Learn more about the Paramount Arts Centre Endowment Fund
Charlotte T. Reid
Learn more about the Charlotte T. Reid Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
Edna M. Rollins
Learn more about the Edna M. Rollins Endowment Fund
The Story of St. Charles Part I: A Country Town
The Story of St. Charles Part II: Building A City
The Story of St. Charles Part III: The Gates-Baker-Norris Era
The Story of St. Charles Part IV: Education
The Story of St. Charles Part V: Leisure, Recreation and Parks
Ruth Wagner
Learn more about the Armbruster-Dieterich-Wagner Family Scholarship Endowment Fund
West Aurora Schools
Learn more about the A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools Funds.
Judith Ann Whinfrey
Learn more about the Judy Whinfrey Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund
Marian Winteringham
Learn more about the Winteringham Family Permanent Endowment Fund
Woman’s Club of Aurora
Learn more about the Woman’s Club of Aurora Advisory Endowment Fund