The Dupage Community Foundation
The DuPage Foundation is a community foundation based in Downers Grove, Illinois, serving DuPage County. Established in 1986 as a fund of the Chicago Community Trust, it became a separate entity in 1994. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) public charity and operates as a community foundation with donor-advised funds.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$161.8M
+9.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.9M
+21.8% YoY
Grant Count
241
+6.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
+14.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County by fostering philanthropy, connecting donors to area needs, and building community partnerships. The organization positions itself as "DuPage County's champion for philanthropy," bringing together people, knowledge, and resources to address the community's greatest challenges and opportunities through collective impact.
Primary program areas include:
- Arts & Culture
- Health & Human Services
- Animal Welfare
- Youth Education
- Workforce Development
- Environment
- Early Childhood Education
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,500 - $200,000+
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DuPage County, Illinois. The Foundation serves residents and nonprofit organizations primarily benefiting those living in DuPage County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $161.8 million (2025)
Revenue & Expenses:
- Total revenues: $32.3 million (2025)
- Total expenses: $20.6 million (2025)
- Revenue: $23.3 million (2024)
- Expenses: $17.4 million (2024)
Staffing: 17 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $161,796,382 | $147,748,024 | $136,566,667 |
| Revenue | $32,326,685 | $23,287,805 | $18,346,638 |
| Expenses | $20,623,260 | $17,375,113 | $15,185,992 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,728,554 | $7,472,406 | $3,225,606 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
16 open opportunities from The Dupage Community Foundation
Arts DuPage Seed Grants
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts DuPage Grants
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$2,500 - $25,000
Deadline
September 5, 2026
Arts DuPage Sustain Grants
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President & CEO: Michael Sitrick, JD (630.598.5285, mike@dupagefoundation.org)
- Director of Donor & Community Engagement: Kait Balsewicz (kait@dupagefoundation.org)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR ROGER P MCDOUGAL | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MR CHARLES E SAUL JR | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MR KEVIN J PHILLIPS | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MR WILLIAM E BLUM | TRUSTEE, CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MR GERALD E LEWIS | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) | 1 | — |
| MR NATHANIEL P WASSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS PATRICIA ATUESTA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR KRISHNA K BANSAL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR RICHARD G CLINE JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MRS JULIE W CURRAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR TIMOTHY D ELLIOT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR ROBERT L FERNANDEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS ELIZABETH GOLTERMANN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR ANDREW O JOHNSON | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) | 1 | — |
| MR JOHN W KAISER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS DIANA L MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR PAUL C MILES | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) | 1 | — |
| MS JOAN S MORRISSEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR JAMES G MYERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS DOROTHY I O'REILLY | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) | 1 | — |
| MS SAHIRA SADIQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS MEGAN M SHEBIK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR BRADEN N WAVERLEY | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) | 1 | — |
| DR SYPRIYA JASUJA | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) | 1 | — |
| MR JAMES MARK | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) | 1 | — |
| MR MICHAEL SITRICK | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $231,580 |
| MR DAVID WEISZ | VP FOR FINANCE | 40 | $134,136 |
| MS BARBARA SZCZEPANIAK | VP FOR PROGRAMS | 40 | $137,586 |
| MR MICHAEL TRENCH | VP FOR ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $132,519 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation was named the 2025 Philanthropic Foundation of the Year by the West Suburban Philanthropic Network, recognizing its leadership role in DuPage County philanthropy.
DuPage Foundation Awarded Nearly $750,000 to Local Nonprofits During FallRecent grantee spotlights include support for Bensenville School District 2's early childhood programs and HCS Family Services, which serves over 450 families weekly through community resource programs.
Contact Information
Address: 3000 Woodcreek Drive, Suite 310, Downers Grove, IL 60515-5436
Phone: 630-665-5556 or 630.598.5292
Website: dupagefoundation.org
General Inquiries: kait@dupagefoundation.org
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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