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Marion McDonald-Dodd Endowment Fund

Est. 2024

This fund was created upon receipt of an unrestricted bequest from the estate of Marion McDonald-Dodd. Marion Ida McDonald Dodd, passed away on Monday May 1, 2023. Born in Montclair, NJ to J. Frank and Marion McDonald, Marion lived in Upper Montclair, NJ until her marriage and subsequent move to Aurora, IL. She lived in the Aurora area for 74 years.

While dedicating her life to home and motherhood, she was also a volunteer. As a member of the Wesley Methodist Church in Aurora, she taught Sunday School, was a Scout leader, belonged to PEO, and was an active supporter of The Child Welfare Society. She was supporter of the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, and a Symphony Fox.

…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

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

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

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

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

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

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

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