Doing a World of Good In Our Own Backyard.®
DuPage Foundation is DuPage County’s champion for philanthropy. We bring together people, knowledge, and resources to address our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities through collective impact—right here in our own backyard.
It's Time to Think Big About Doing Good.
As DuPage County continues to grow and evolve, we unite visionary community and business leaders, caring residents, local nonprofits, and strategic funders to think and act BIG to create lasting impact. Together, we tackle today’s needs while building a foundation for a stronger tomorrow—ensuring our community thrives now and for generations to come.
Stories & Updates
Grantee Spotlight: Youth Arts Education
Arts DuPage Celebrates 10 Years and Invests in the Future Through Youth Arts Education Currently celebrating its 10th year of supporting, promoting, and advocating for the arts throughout DuPage County, Arts DuPage awards grants across the arts sector. During its...
Case Study: Simplifying Charitable Giving through Appreciated Assets
As an estate planning, tax, or wealth advisor, you play a key role in helping clients align their charitable goals with tax-efficient strategies. Yet many advisors don’t consistently incorporate charitable planning into client conversations—often because it can be...
The Untapped Potential of Real Estate in Charitable Planning
Did you know that real estate can be a powerful tool for charitable giving? Real estate represents a significant share of personal wealth, yet it remains underutilized in philanthropy—largely because the rules and process can be complex, and decisions about property...
Stories & Updates
Grantee Spotlight: Youth Arts Education
Arts DuPage Celebrates 10 Years and Invests in the Future Through Youth Arts Education Currently celebrating its 10th year of supporting, promoting, and advocating for the arts throughout DuPage County, Arts DuPage awards grants across the arts sector. During its...
Case Study: Simplifying Charitable Giving through Appreciated Assets
As an estate planning, tax, or wealth advisor, you play a key role in helping clients align their charitable goals with tax-efficient strategies. Yet many advisors don’t consistently incorporate charitable planning into client conversations—often because it can be...
The Untapped Potential of Real Estate in Charitable Planning
Did you know that real estate can be a powerful tool for charitable giving? Real estate represents a significant share of personal wealth, yet it remains underutilized in philanthropy—largely because the rules and process can be complex, and decisions about property...