The Dupage Community Foundation
The DuPage Community Foundation is a public charity based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Founded in 1986, it makes charitable grants and provides assistance to nonprofit organizations primarily for the benefit of people living in DuPage County, while connecting donors with organizations and sharing information about local needs.
The Dupage Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dupage Community Foundation gave $16.9M across 241 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in Illinois. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,906,683
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 241
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,152
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $161,796,382
- +9.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (55 of 237, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dupage Community Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Community Impact spring deadline was March 6, 2026, for health and human services applications; the fall deadline was September 4, 2026, for youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare applications. Both deadlines have passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Community Impact spring deadline was March 6, 2026, for health and human services applications; the fall…
- Contact
Mailing address: 3000 Woodcreek Drive 310, Downers Grove, IL 60515-5408
Phone: (630) 665-5556
Website: https://dupagefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
14 open opportunities from The Dupage Community Foundation
Arts DuPage Seed Grants
The Dupage Community Foundation
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Arts DuPage Sustain Grants
The Dupage Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bright & Early DuPage
The Dupage Community Foundation
Amount
$30,000 - $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Dupage Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Swifty Foundation ($3.5M). Together the top 10 received $7.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,097 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 833 grants of 1,097 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated grantmaking purpose is primarily to benefit people living in DuPage County. Its website describes Community Impact eligibility in terms of nonprofits primarily serving county residents, including organizations that serve at least 50% DuPage County residents, provide services in county facilities, or demonstrate DuPage-focused outcomes. In 2025, 93% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 241 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dupage Community Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 55 of 237 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.6M (2022) to $16.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 241 grants totaling $16.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swifty Foundation Woodridge, IL | Fragile Health | $3,500,500 |
| Outreach Carol Stream, IL | Counseling | $1,007,250 |
| The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | Community Improvement | $878,362 |
| Dupagepads Wheaton, IL | Housing, Shelter | $568,794 |
| Bridge Communities Inc Glen Ellyn, IL | Housing, Shelter | $435,791 |
| Metropolitan Family Services Dupage Chicago, IL | Mental Health | $411,000 |
| Northeast Dupage Family and Youth Services Addison, IL | Mental Health | $325,250 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | Arts, Culture | $253,500 |
| Easterseals Dupage & Fox Valley Villa Park, IL | Mental Health | $238,500 |
| People's Resource Center Wheaton, IL | Food, Nutrition, Clothing | $201,860 |
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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 | $161,796,382 | $32,326,685 | $20,623,260 | $16,906,683 | 241 | $8,728,554 |
| 2024 | $147,748,024 | $23,287,805 | $17,375,113 | $13,885,027 | 226 | $7,472,406 |
| 2023 | $136,566,667 | $18,346,638 | $15,185,992 | $11,879,055 | 222 | $3,225,606 |
| 2022 | $128,815,199 | $19,727,619 | $8,572,145 | $5,590,826 | 195 | $6,266,211 |
| 2021 | $125,703,251 | $14,295,087 | $10,635,096 | $8,298,254 | 213 | $3,966,833 |
| 2020 | $97,402,516 | $11,511,474 | $10,814,507 | $8,152,018 | 216 | $3,640,083 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s vision is to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County. Its mission is to foster philanthropy, connect donors to area needs, and build community partnerships.
Its Community Impact program supports eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits primarily serving DuPage County residents. The Foundation’s stated areas for that program are health and human services, youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare. Other initiatives include Arts DuPage, which supports arts and culture; Bright & Early DuPage, which supports early childhood education and local collaborations; and Capacity Building, which supports nonprofits’ long-term success.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. DuPage PADS describes its mission as ending homelessness in DuPage County, while Bridge Communities says it works to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Swifty Foundation says it supports research into pediatric cancer, including research aimed at improving outcomes for children with brain cancer. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions include providing social services to families and youth in need, empowering children with disabilities and their families, and enriching lives through music, community engagement, and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 241 grants totaling $16,906,683. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $3,500,500, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $3,500,500 to Swifty Foundation for “fragile health”; $1,007,250 to Outreach for counseling; $878,362 to The Chicago Community Trust for community improvement; $568,794 to DuPage PADS for housing and shelter; and $435,791 to Bridge Communities for housing and shelter. Other large grants included $411,000 to Metropolitan Family Services DuPage for mental health, $325,250 to Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services for mental health, and $253,500 to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for arts and culture.
For the 2026 Community Impact program, the Foundation’s guidelines describe Seed grants of up to $5,000 for organizations with 501(c)(3) status for less than three years. These are 1:1 matching grants, with funds distributed after the organization provides proof that the match has been secured. Sustain grants are for organizations with 501(c)(3) status for more than three years, with maximums of $25,000 for health and human services, youth education, workforce development, and environment programs, and $10,000 for animal welfare. Applicants requesting more than $5,000 must provide additional financial information and answer questions about sustainability, collaboration, and program outcomes. The guidelines state that organizations may submit one Community Impact or Arts DuPage application per calendar year, though some may be invited to apply for both.
The Foundation also describes Bright & Early DuPage as supporting local early childhood collaborations serving children from birth to age five and their families. Its website describes Capacity Building grants as available to organizations that received a Community Impact or Arts DuPage grant within the previous three years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William E. Blum as trustee and chair; Roger P. McDougal as trustee and vice chair; Charles E. Saul Jr. as trustee and secretary; and Kevin J. Phillips as trustee and treasurer. Other trustees listed were Gerald E. Lewis (part year), Nathaniel P. Wasson, Patricia Atuesta, Krishna K. Bansal, Richard G. Cline Jr., and Julie W. Curran.
The Dupage Community Foundation is led by Michael Sitrick, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Sitrick
President & CEO
V.p. for Advancement → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $232K (2025)
William E. Blum
Trustee & Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2022
Trustee & Vice Chair → Trustee & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles E. Saul Jr.
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2021
Trustee & Treasurer → Trustee & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana L. Martinez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy I. O'Reilly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan S. Morrissey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W. Kaiser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin J. Phillips
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan M. Shebik
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel P. Wasson
Trustee
Trustee & Vice Chair → Trustee & Chair, 2022
Trustee & Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul C. Miles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger P. McDougal
Trustee & Vice Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Goltermann
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald E. Lewis
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2023
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James G. Myers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew O. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sahira Sadiq
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy D. Elliot
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Braden N. Waverley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie W. Curran
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krishna K. Bansal
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard G. Cline Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Fernandez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Atuesta
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Mark
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sypriya Jasuja
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Szczepaniak
Vice President for Programs
V.p. for Programs → Vice President for Programs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $138K (2025)
David Weisz
Vice President for Finance
V.p. for Finance → Vice President for Finance, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $134K (2025)
Michael Trench
Vice President for Advancement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Former officers (14)
- Former: Charles B. McKenna (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David McGowan (2020–2024) — President & CEO Ret.
- Former: Delrose A. Koch (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Peter A. Paolilli (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Julius W. Becton (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Betsy Brosnan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Weidenbach (2020–2022) — Trustee & Chair
- Former: Joyce Webb (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Kay Kluge (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Denice Gierach (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Denise Horne (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ernest Mrozek (2020–2021) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Christopher Janc Part Year (2020) — Trustee
- Former: William Kennedy Part Year (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $232K, to Mr Michael Sitrick (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Dupage Community Foundation
How much does The Dupage Community Foundation give each year?
The Dupage Community Foundation gave $16.9M across 241 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13.9M across 226 grants.
What is The Dupage Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dupage Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $70,152, across 241 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dupage Community Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does The Dupage Community Foundation give grants?
The Dupage Community Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (29 grants), Wheaton, IL (27 grants), Naperville, IL (25 grants) and Glen Ellyn, IL (15 grants).
Does The Dupage Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 241 grants with a stated purpose on The Dupage Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts, Culture" (26 grants), "Educational/Literacy" (23 grants) and "Health Services" (23 grants).
Who are The Dupage Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dupage Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Swifty Foundation ($3,500,500), Outreach ($1,007,250) and The Chicago Community Trust ($878,362), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dupage Community Foundation?
The Dupage Community Foundation reported $161.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $32.3M.
What does The Dupage Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s vision is to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County. Its mission is to foster philanthropy, connect donors to area needs, and build community partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dupage Community Foundation?
The Dupage Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check dupagefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Dupage Community Foundation's EIN?
The Dupage Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3978733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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