How much funding does Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative provide?

Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative provides $1,800 - $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative offered?

Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative runs on a twice a year cycle.

Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative

The Dupage Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

$1,800 - $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Targeted partnership between the DuPage Foundation and the Village of Glen Ellyn to provide focused grant funding to organizations serving the Glen Ellyn community.

Geographic Scope: Glen Ellyn, Illinois (specifically organizations serving this community)

Focus Areas:

Programs and initiatives benefiting Glen Ellyn residents
Environmental initiatives
Community arts and culture
Youth services

Key Information:

Collaborative initiative between the Foundation and Village of Glen Ellyn
Part of the Foundation's grant cycles
2025 Fall cycle awarded more than $20,000 to three organizations

Recent Awards (2025 Fall):

Total awarded: $20,800 to 3 organizations
B.R. Ryall YMCA: $10,000
Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale: $1,800
Go Green Glen Ellyn: $9,000

What The Dupage Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 241
Total given: $16.91M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,500–$3.5M

By dollars: Illinois 93%, New York 2%, South Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Wheaton, IL; Naperville, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.