Dekalb County Community Foundation
The DeKalb County Community Foundation is a community foundation established in 1993 and headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois. Operating from the historic Sycamore Train Depot at 475 DeKalb Avenue, the Foundation serves as a philanthropic leader in DeKalb County. The organization manages over 475 charitable funds and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a team of dedicated professionals committed to strengthening communities throughout the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$75.4M
+20.1% YoY
Revenue
$11.5M
+38.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
+14.2% YoY
Expenses
$5.3M
+15.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County, IL, by addressing community needs and expanding, managing, and distributing philanthropic resources.
Vision: To be a philanthropic leader throughout DeKalb County as we partner to build strong communities for all.
Core Commitments: The Foundation operates according to four core commitments:
- Collaboration
- Diversity
- Equity
- Humility
Funding Areas: The Foundation supports grants and scholarships across seven primary focus areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment & Animal Welfare
- Health & Human Services
- Nonprofit Capacity Building
- Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Grantmaking
The DeKalb County Community Foundation distributes over $3.5 to $4 million annually in grants and scholarships through seven different grantmaking mechanisms and programs.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,250 to $152,103.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves DeKalb County, Illinois, with some grantmaking activity extending to Wisconsin and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $62.8 million to $75.4 million in charitable assets
Annual Revenue: $8.3 million (2023)
Annual Expenses: $4.6 million (2023)
Annual Grantmaking: Over $3.5 to $4 million distributed annually in grants and scholarships
Charitable Funds: Over 475 component funds managed within the Foundation
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $75,444,186 | $62,806,536 | $52,483,450 |
| Revenue | $11,516,366 | $8,320,407 | $5,153,311 |
| Expenses | $5,289,347 | $4,563,062 | $5,074,349 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,093,570 | $957,764 | $2,218,668 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from Dekalb County Community Foundation
DCCF: Build the Future Grant
DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
DCCF: Community Needs Grants
DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
DCCF: Emergency Grants
DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $250 - US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL TEMPLIN | EXEC DIR / S | 40 | $131,216 |
| CHRISTINE JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JAMES STODDARD | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | — |
| DAVID CASTLE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KRIS AVES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAWN BLOBAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE CONSTANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON GOODE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN GRUSH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA GUDMUNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HAINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENDA JERGENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOHAMMED LABADI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANN LEHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHOTINE LIAKOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANE LUX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REGINA PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MANUEL PENA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAHLIA ROMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELISSA STOFFREGEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN WEGENER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NOAH NORDBROCK | MARKETING DI | 40 | $100,044 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Applications opened for Build the Future Grants to support local projects
Applications Open for Build the Future Grants to Support Local Projects -$110,000 grant awarded to expand early learning efforts countywide
$110,000 Grant Expands Early Learning Efforts Countywide - DeKalb County$140,000 awarded in the first Build the Future Grants cycle
$162,250 Awarded in Fall 2022 Community Needs Grants - DeKalb County Community$162,250 awarded in Fall 2022 Community Needs Grants
$162,250 Awarded in Fall 2022 Community Needs Grants - DeKalb County CommunityContact Information
Address: 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815-748-5383
Fax: 815-748-5873
Website: dekalbccf.org
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (Closed weekends)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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