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Welcome To Your Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a non-profit philanthropic corporation that administers individual charitable funds and distributes grants and scholarships to benefit the citizens of the Greater Aurora Area, the TriCities and Kendall County Illinois. We invite you to browse this website to learn more about the opportunities we offer to charitable donors, non-profit organizations and local students. We especially encourage you to view our fund profiles that include donor biographies and photos. See All Funds
New Fund
Genevieve & Edward Jungels
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The Edward and Genevieve Jungels Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to local students pursuing studies within the field of veterinary medicine. Learn More
Former Scholar Gives Back
 Anna Ma, a 2009 graduate of the University of Illinois, received a three-year scholarship from the Community Foundation. To express her appreciation, she has chosen to contribute to the Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund. Learn More
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The Fine Line
 We are pleased to honor The Fine Line Creative Arts Center for their foresight in preparing for the future through the creation of an endowment fund within the Community Foundation. Learn more about The Fine Line and the The Fine Line Creative Arts Center Endowment Fund.
Local Professionals Encourage Philanthropy
We salute Thomas J. Streit, of Dreyer, Foote, Streit, Furgason & Slocum, P.A., for his endorsement of philanthropy as a meaningful way to serve the communities in which we live. Attorney Streit is a member of the Community Foundation Council of Professional Advisors which is comprised of more than 70 local professionals who encourage contributions of our time and resources for the benefit of others.
See All Council Members
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Who We Are
See our 2010 Slide Presentation with photos of our donors and local non-profit organizations.
2010 Scholarship Awards
We are pleased to announce the recent awarding of 223 new scholarships to local students. A total of $753,250 has been committed for these scholarships.
See List of Awards
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William M. "Bill" Sweeney, a resident of Sugar Grove, Illinois, passed away on Friday June 4, 2010. Learn More
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Edna M. Rollins, a life-long local resident, passed away on May 25, 2010. Read More
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Mary J. Gehring, a former resident of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on May 3, 2010. Read More
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Alice C. Schuler, a life member of the Community Foundation, passed away on April 23, 2010. Learn More
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Margaret June Lamoreaux, a dedicated community volunteer, passed away on April 4, 2010. Learn More
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Edward E. Doebert , a longtime educator for Hinsdale School District 181, passed away on June 26, 2009. Read More
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Ten Reasons...
Please see our new guide for professionals – Ten Reasons to Discuss The Community Foundation With Your Clients.
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“Expecting Nothing Less Than Success”
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Marin Gonzalez
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At a recent educational meeting hosted by the Community Foundation, Dunham Fund and Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Marin Gonzalez (Ed.D.), Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Programs at East Aurora School District 131, spoke about her extensive study on the academic success of Hispanic students.
Her research points to parental involvement in the form of praise and encouragement as a key factor in transforming the educational success of our youth. There are specific parental strategies that can easily be implemented. Learn More
Dr. Gonzalez also concluded that educators play a crucial role in student success through positive interactions. By demonstrating faith in a student’s ability, a teacher has the opportunity to turn that life around. Read More
We are grateful to Marin Gonzalez for sharing her research. At a time when test scores continue to plummet throughout our nation, it is reassuring to learn that student achievement is traceable to parents and educators who insist upon success through positive and compassionate interactions.
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Resources For Effective Estate Planning
We are offering a bi-monthly resource that provides updated tips on estate planning issues. See our Tax Strategies-Estate Planning Ideas.
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Peaceful Schools of the Fox Valley
Bullying Destroys Young Lives
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In 2002, the Community Foundation launched Peaceful Schools of the Fox Valley, an anti-bullying program that now is part of the curriculum of several local elementary schools. In recent years, the Dunham Fund and the Juvenile Protective Association have joined in the support of this program. We continue to fund Peaceful Schools of the Fox Valley each year as a way to protect the children in our communities from the tragedies that result from bullying. We also have established the Peaceful Schools of the Fox Valley Fund that accepts contributions from citizens who wish to make a difference in the lives of our youth. To contribute to this fund, please click here.
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Recent Grants
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Lazarus House
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Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
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VNA of Fox Valley
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Wayside Cross Ministries
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The Community Foundation recently awarded charitable grants to the following local organizations.
Lazarus House in St. Charles
$13,750 for new flooring for the facility
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton
$10,125 for environmental technology
VNA of Fox Valley in Aurora
$25,000 to purchase an ultrasound machine
Wayside Cross Ministries in Aurora
$25,000 toward construction of a new facility
These grants were made possible through the thoughtfulness of donors who have contributed to one of our unrestricted funds and also through the generosity of individuals who have created their own unrestricted charitable funds within our organizations. See Donor Photos
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