College of Dupage Foundation
The mission of the College of Dupage Foundation is to obtain and steward contributions to expand educational and cultural opportunities for the college of dupage community.
College of Dupage Foundation at a glance
In short: College of Dupage Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.3M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,277,705
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,277,705
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,277,705
- Total assets
- $26,427,729
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to College of Dupage Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from College of Dupage Foundation
College of DuPage Foundation Scholarship Program (General)
College of Dupage Foundation
Amount
Varies; 2025: over $500,000 total awarded across 400+ scholarships
Deadline
Deadline not published
George Macht Culinary and Baking Scholarship Challenge
College of Dupage Foundation
Amount
$4,500 (first place), $2,000 (second place)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who College of Dupage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was College of Dupage ($2.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How College of Dupage Foundation gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2019) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Dupage Glen Ellyn, IL | General Support | $2,277,705 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,427,729 | $4,253,510 | $3,722,742 | $2,277,705 | 1 | $572,663 |
| 2024 | $23,053,316 | $3,338,062 | $3,173,196 | $1,777,639 | 1 | $474,880 |
| 2023 | $21,140,324 | $3,115,034 | $3,596,207 | $2,202,340 | 1 | $434,928 |
| 2022 | $19,660,273 | $5,821,827 | $2,445,113 | $1,482,009 | 1 | $1,762,302 |
| 2021 | $21,562,345 | $4,163,800 | $3,206,357 | $2,141,126 | 1 | $1,413,310 |
| 2020 | $17,288,291 | $3,860,144 | $2,974,553 | $1,606,056 | 1 | $639,290 |
| 2019 | $16,804,832 | $3,694,565 | $2,339,730 | $1,183,324 | 1 | $1,195,938 |
About College of Dupage Foundation
Based on IRS filings
College of Dupage Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Glen Ellyn, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $573K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
College of Dupage Foundation is led by Karen M. Kuhn, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen M. Kuhn
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$142K (2019) → $213K (2025)
Derryk Madsen
President
Vice President Board Development → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Fox
Board Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Parr
Board Trustee
Vice President Resource Development → Board Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Allen
Board Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Rocio
Board Trustee
Vice President Programs → Board Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Meyers
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Egan
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony L. McPhearson
Board Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine A. Lietz
Board Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Baggio
Board Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Peterson
Board Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hutchinson
Board Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Yosko
Board Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Philpott
Board Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Smith
Board Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Morrissey
Board Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Shoemaker
Vice President Programs
Board Trustee → Vice President Programs, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher B. Burke
Member at Large
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan J. Shimp
Vice President Board Governance
Board Trustee → Vice President Board Governance, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Marquardt
Vice President Resource Development
Board Trustee → Vice President Resource Development, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherman Neal
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Lori A. Swanson (2023–2024) — Board Trustee
- Former: John Attard (2019–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Kirk Dillard (2019–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Sherman L. Jenkins (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: James J. Patterson (2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Mark Wright (2023) — Board Trustee
- Former: Ambika Reid (2019–2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: Angel M. Traub (2019–2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: David R. Andalcio (2019–2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: Jose G. Flores (2020–2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: Kam S. Kniss (2022) — Board Trustee
- Former: John Vires (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Alison Monette (2019) — Board Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $213K, to Karen M Kuhn (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about College of Dupage Foundation
How much does College of Dupage Foundation give each year?
College of Dupage Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
How large is College of Dupage Foundation?
College of Dupage Foundation reported $26.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is College of Dupage Foundation?
College of Dupage Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Glen Ellyn, IL. It holds $26.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does College of Dupage Foundation operate?
College of Dupage Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is College of Dupage Foundation's EIN?
College of Dupage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7011835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 19, 2024)
Live grants for the work College of Dupage Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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