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Justus L. & Grace Hobbs Johnson Permanent Endowment Fund

Established 1994

Justus L. Johnson
Justus L. Johnson
Grace Hobbs Johnson
Grace Hobbs Johnson

This fund was created upon the termination of the Justus L. Johnson Trust in 1994.  Income from the fund is available for the unrestricted use of the Foundation.

Mr. Johnson (1879-1956) was the Foundation’s first vice-president.  He served as editor of the Aurora Beacon in the early 1900’s, and later was elected clerk of the Circuit Court of Kane County and the Appellate Court for the Second District of Illinois.

In 1965, the Foundation received a generous bequest from his wife, Grace Hobbs Johnson (1878-1958).

Mrs. Johnson studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, founded the Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club, and maintained memberships in the Hawthorne Club and the Tuesday Garden Club.

There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

…you can always start small, even $25 can make a difference. Remember we can’t take our money with us. Even if it’s just your gift of time. Volunteer and get involved.

Cris Anderson

Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

We chose the Community Foundation because of its reputation. It’s well known, established and we can trust them to do the job for us.

Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

A community foundation is a donor-driven organization that helps donors custom-design funds that reflect their charitable interests. Through the years, grants from these funds have made a significant impact on our local communities.

Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

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