Message to our Community

Greetings! We are pleased to present you with this annual report highlighting the mission and services of your Community Foundation. Our organization’s vision is to be a philanthropic leader as we partner to build strong communities throughout DeKalb County. Our donors, grantees, and community partners helped us move even closer to that vision in 2011.

Highlights include:Endowments & Donor Services – With 28 new charitable funds and nearly $3.3 million in contributions in 2011, our donors have ensured that we continue to have a strong philanthropic resource to enhance DeKalb County’s quality of life. You can read two visionary donor stories on pages 6-7. We are grateful to the many local donors who contributed $1,045,547 over a three year period to our Vision for a Thriving Community Campaign! The Grand Victoria Foundation matched these contributions to CommunityWorks and Administrative Endowment Funds dollar for dollar….thank you! You can see more details about the Vision Campaign on page 23.

Stewardship – Long-time serving board members Brad Brown, Joe Bussone, Evelina Cichy, Pete Dell, and Mariam Wassmann rotated off the board after making significant contributions to our mission. Joining our leadership starting in 2012 are Beth White, Kevin Fuss, Penny Rosenow, Charlie McCormick, and Alethia Hummel. 2011 also brought about a significant change to our staff. Deanna Cada and Alison Harris left the Foundation. We welcomed Becky Zantout, a recent graduate from the University of Iowa with degrees in Accounting and Marketing, as our Administrative Manager. Anita Zurbrugg joined the Foundation as Program Director, bringing with her a history of commitment to the DeKalb County Community. Prior to joining our staff, she worked for ten years with American Farmland Trust, a national public policy not-for-profit organization headquartered in Washington D.C., most recently serving as Midwest Director over 7 states. Anita’s father, Joe Faivre, was among the first Board Members of the Community Foundation from 1993-1998.

Grantmaking – We distributed nearly $1 million in grants and scholarships in 2011. We are committed to continuing to meet needs throughout DeKalb County thanks to endowed funds established by private donors.

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Daniel P. Templin Tim Dunlop

A chart summarizing how our nine grant programs supported various areas of interest in the County can be found on page 4. Our Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) initiative continues to be a great experience for the high school youth involved as well as our board and the community at large. YEP awarded $12,186 in grants this spring to DeKalb County organizations that will partner with youth and build Developmental Assets. You can read more about their activities on pages 24-26.

Community Initiatives – We continue to implement the goals and strategies of our Vision for a Thriving Community - CommunityWorks Impact Plan, in the areas of child care, land use, and workforce development. Results of those investments are being evaluated as we formulate a strategy going forward. You can catch up on CommunityWorks results on page 22. Finally, we spent much of 2011 planning with others to form the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership – a membership-based network of partners within the nonprofit sector serving DeKalb County. The Partnership brings together these organizations as well as resource providers who fund, help coordinate, and are supportive of the efforts of our nonprofit community. You can learn more about the Partnership through its website, dekalbcountypartners.org.

We invite you to contribute to the vision of the Foundation….by seeking a grant to help you to serve DeKalb County….through a contribution to one of our existing funds that matches your charitable interests….or by setting up a fund yourself that helps express your vision through philanthropy. You can leave your legacy in DeKalb County and sustain our quality of life!

Our mission is to enhance the

quality of life in DeKalb County

by proactively addressing

community needs and expanding,

managing, and distributing

philanthropic resources.

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Daniel P. TemplinExecutive Director

Tim Dunlop2011-12 President

Grantmaking

Grantmaking is one of our key roles – matching donor intent with community needs! We distribute grants and scholarships through nine different grant programs. In all, your Community Foundation has granted $13.7 million since it began in 1993.

$866,002

$927,294 $787,402

$816,347

$832,473

$1,002,867

$1,203,903

$1,267,059

$1,255,212

$997,848

$934,784

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Agency Fund Payout $27,040 $10,000 $37,040 CommunityNeeds Grant $15,353 80,602 74,831 $271,838 442,624 CommunityWorks Grant 12,500 14,956 13,938 41,394 Designated Fund Payout 1,681 102,760 59,730 92,803 256,974 Donor Advised Fund Payout 3,281 7,288 4,332 9,329 24,230 Opportunity 250 1,000 7,000 8,250 Pass-Thru 16,775 24,426 10,000 51,201 Scholarship 56,571 56,571 YEP 5,910 5,400 5,190 16,500 Grand Total $43,000 $260,266 $231,420 $400,098 $934,784

Grant Type Grand TotalHealth & Human

Services EducationCommunity Dev.

& Civic AffairsArts & Culture

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In November 2011, the DCCF took title to the historic Sycamore Train Depot, to serve as its permanent home and benefi t all of DeKalb County. Thanks to the investments of Auto Meter, the City of Sycamore, and the Doug and Lynn Roberts Family, the exterior and infrastructure of the Depot has been restored and is solid.

We are currently renovating the interior...and we need your help! “Friends of the DeKalb County Community Foundation” has been formed to help achieve the $750,000 goal that will fi nish the Depot and allow the Community Foundation to move its operations without reducing grantmaking to the community. Learn more at dekalbccf.org.

Operating out of the Depot will signifi cantly increase the visibility, awareness, and donor confi dence in the permanency of the Community Foundation.

The Depot location will better position the DCCF to: •serveadditionaldonors •increasegrantmakingtononprofitandcommunityorganizationsthroughouttheCounty •conveneandofferleadershipresourcesaroundimportantcommunityissues

DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION at theat the SYCAMORE TRAIN DEPOTSYCAMORE TRAIN DEPOTSYCAMORE TRAIN DEPOTSYCAMORE TRAIN DEPOT

An Amazing Opportunity

Growing Philanthropy for the Future

Growing Philanthropy for the FutureMeeting Needs TodayMeeting Needs Today

Preserving a Rich HistoryPreserving a Rich History

Our Future Home

Suzanne Juday Mike Cullen

Co-chairs, Friends of the DeKalb County Community Foundation

The south, two-story portion of the building will house the DCCF offi ces and meeting rooms. This will consist of a reception area, board and conference rooms, and four distinct offi ces to accommodate current and future staff growth.

The former freight room will be used as a Community Meeting Room. Organizations will benefi t from meeting in a historically signifi cant and functional building while supporting the mission of the Community Foundation.

Tony and Micki Chulick Support DCCF’s Community Leadership

The Chulicks have lived in DeKalb for 37 years; and contribute to the quality of life in DeKalb and the County as a whole through their personal and professional contributions. Tony, a successful dentist; and Micki, as Executive Director of 4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care) have served with a deep care and concern for people’s lives and futures.

Tony and Micki have long had a vision for a community that responds to the needs of its residents, with an emphasis on access to quality early care and education for our community’s young children.

They are long-time supporters of the Community Foundation, with Micki serving on the DCCF Board of Directors from 2001-2006.

In 2011, Tony and Micki’s vision led them to respond to the Vision for a Thriving Community Campaign by creating two endowment funds at the DCCF. The CommunityWorks Fund they created provides grant support to the strategic priorities in child care, land use, and workforce development in DeKalb County. As Co-Chair of the Child Care Vision Committee for many years, Micki knows how important philanthropic dollars are to support and grow a vibrant early care and education network throughout DeKalb County.

The Community Leadership Fund created by the Chulicks is an administrative endowment fund that supports the Community Leadership work of the DCCF. As the Foundation grows, its ability to go beyond ‘writing checks’ means that community issues and needs can be addressed through convening of key stakeholders and by building the capacity of organizations that serve others throughout the County. This fund and other Community Leadership Funds help the DCCF expand its success in accomplishing its mission.

Tony and Micki want to be known and remembered as good community stewards. They have demonstrated that DeKalb County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

The DCCF can help you to give back and achieve your philanthropic vision as well. Contact us to get started!

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Donor Story

Kevin Ballantine Continues to Make a Difference

Kevin William Ballantine, of DeKalb, lived a short life. After a three year struggle with leukemia, he passed away in January, 2012, at the age of 23. However, he always strove to inspire those around him. In a message on his personal blog, kballantine.wordpress.com/2010/07, he summarized his core philosophy of life:

From the beginning, and especially more recently while breaking the recent news [of my illness] to friends, I’ve heard the same question repeated over and over. At first I didn’t really know how to answer, but then I thought harder about what I can make out of this situation. Is there anything I can do for you? At first, I simply said thanks, but I can’t think of anything. But then I came up with a different, slightly longer answer.

Remember that life is fleeting, and there are more important things than grudges or ill wishes. Underneath our different skin colors, yarmulkes, head scarves, or crucifix necklaces, we’re still the same people. We still want the same thing – for people to be nice to us. All I ask of those who want to help me is this – treat your strangers as you would your best friends.

Kevin desired to make a difference. Now, thanks to the Kevin Ballantine Music Scholarship Fund, a fund recently set up by his family through the DeKalb County Community Foundation, each year, one graduating senior at DeKalb High School active in the DHS music program will receive a scholarship to help with college expenses. Kevin’s goal was to become a high school chemistry teacher, but his passion was marching band. He was a percussion section leader at DHS and Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He went out of his way to encourage new band members and make them feel welcome. He felt strongly that students and people should educate themselves on current issues and take an active part in government.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is the perfect way for Kevin’s energy and memory to live on, and to give back to the community that fostered his concern for others.

In the opening chapter of a planned autobiography that was never finished, Kevin wrote: “I hope that this book will allow me to live on in some way, continuing to make a difference in the world, however small that difference may be.” The book was left unfinished, but DCCF’s Kevin Ballantine Music Scholarship Fund will make Kevin’s dream of continuing to make a difference in the world come true.

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Donor Story

Undesignated Endowment Funds Bothe Family Endowment Fund

Chris and Katherine Boulos Foundation Fund

Stephen R. and Betty L. Brown Endowment Fund Marian Anderson Phyllis and Marlin Anderson Kari and Kevin Atchison Shirley and James Barloon Joyce and George BeanSusan Bean Frances Bennett Rose BrotckeBetty Brown Evelyn and Joseph BussonePhyllis and Melvin Castenson Connie and Ronald Clarner Marjorie and Willard ClawsonJulenne and William Davey D. Thomas Diedrich Tana Knetsch and James Dionisopoulos Helen and Calvin Doty Nedra Ericson-Huntress Eleanor EsterJoan and Thomas Fenstermaker Sue Ann and David Finney Shirley and Lester Flanigan Ann Frankhouse

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DonorsHelen Gately Margaret and Leroy GreathouseJulia and Rodney Griffis Harriet Guentzel Phyllis Gustafson Sonja and Kenneth Haeffner Diane and Robert HammonCheryl Hardt-Puryear Jeanne Harrington Rita and John Henne Einer HillquistJames Huntley Ruby Jensen Lynn Johnson Peter L. JohnsonYvonne Johnson Inez and Rob Keneway Nancy Kerber Marna Kinner Kathleen Kuntzmiller Carol and Raymond LarsonJan and Marc Loomer Cheryl Maness Barbara McGuffin Virginia and Lane McMillion Carolyn McQuillan Linda and Bruce Melin Charlotte Mirotznik Margaret and William Moulton The National Bank & Trust CompanyF. William Nicklas Patricia and Richard Noble Ronald Oetjens Maxine and James O’Kane Elizabeth Paulson Doris Pernot

Sally Peterson Edith and Dennis Pfeiffer Joanna and Webb PhillipsElaine Powers Amy and R. Ridnour Lynne King Roberts Susanne and Wayne Russell Sherry Sandwick Berni Schelkopf Tamara Schnorr Nona and Mike SchulzFrances Scott Sally Scott Nancy and Donald Smith Corinne and Judd Storey David Stran Barbara Sundly Sycamore Home Improvement Company Trudy and Larry Tobias Jean Totman Carol and Richard Ubl Jess Williams Donna and Dallas Williams Marcia and Wesley Wilson Robin and Jerre Yeager Janice and Richard Zipp

J.W. Buckner Fund

Jerome and Blanche Cerny Undesignated Fund

Community Stewardship Fund in Memory of Charles C. Roberts Charlie Roberts and Richard Ryan had a long-standing friendship and business relationship at DEKALB AgResearch and successor company, DEKALB Genetics. Charlie was a strong believer in community stewardship and, following his death in 2005, Rich created this DCCF fund honoring Charlie to provide annual grants meeting local needs.

DeKalb County Building & Development Association Endowment Fund

DeKalb County Community Endowment Fund Joyce and Rodney Angotti Audrey and James Banovetz Ingeborg and Rudolf Bisanz Cecelia and Larry Bolles Sandra and Jerry BusbyByers Enterprises LLC Thomas and Susan Choice Mark Cordes and Victoria Young Cheryl and John Countryman Paul and Mary Dubrick Mary Lou and Philip Eubanks Joan and Thomas Fenstermaker Joann and Arnold FoxMaureen Gerrity Panna and Umesh Goswami Alexandra and David Harrison Gale and James Horn Yvonne JohnsonSuzanne and David Juday

*New fund started during 2011/2012

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Reva Jungst Kishwaukee Children’s Chorus Ronald Klein Florence Kuzan Howard Larson Michael Larson Genevieve and Ronald Maurer Josephine and William Monat Shirley NehringSandra and James Quiram Geneva and Kelley Ringo Irene and Herbert Rubin Linda and Robert Russell Sandwich Opera House Del Schafer Diane Sechrest Pauline and William Shearer Judith and Ivan Shils Robert Shipman Ina Simon Robb Smith Smith Wykes & Associates P.C. Mary Jane and George Suter Estelle VonZellen Mary and Gary Waight Roland Wylde Jerrold and Carol Zar

George E. and Betty B. Dutton Undesignated Fund Helen Abben Barbro and Budd Armstrong Danna and Gary Bohall Joan and Thomas Fenstermaker Diane and Robert Hammon Suzanne and David Juday The National Bank & Trust Company

Shirley Nehring Colette and Anthony Schmidt Diane and Philip Wells

Emergency Undesignated Fund

Gordon and Lucy Melms Fund

Operational Fund (Non-Endowed) Anonymous Rita and George Anderson Nancy and Larry Apperson Nancy Noel and Edward Arndt Sue and Gerald Bemis Johanna Benson Jo Anne and Richard BoardmanBeatrice Bue Evelyn and Joseph Bussone Deanna and Brian Cada Castle Bank - DeKalb Marilyn Derrington D. Thomas Diedrich Shirley and James Erickson Patricia and Charles Foster Margaret Hoffman W. Dean Copple and Laverna JohnsonSuzanne and David Juday Mildred and Claude KaczmarekJanice Kinczewski Kishwaukee College Mary Fleming and Jeff Kowalski Debbie and Mark Leach Estate of John and Jane Leifheit MarketNet, Inc. Tracey and Tim Michel Lou Jean Moyer Angela and Jason Nicol

Barbara and Ronald Pearson Virginia Poust Mary and Robert Pritchard Professional Drug Testing Services Geneva and Kelley Ringo Irene and Herbert Rubin Lois and Robert Self Village of Shabbona Sieper and Co., LLP Sikich, LLP Judith and James Sisler Linda and Craig Stevenson Kristal and Daniel Templin Gayle Thistlethwaite Jeanine and Kurt Thurmaier Jenny Tomkins Estelle VonZellen Mary and Gary Waight Howard Warber Janice and Henry Wassmann Denise Weinmann Roland Wylde M. Nadine Zimmerman

Charles W. Otto Undesignated Fund

Charles and Mary Roberts Family Endowment Fund

Edward and Bonita Seymour Fund

Sally Stevens Community Fund Sally Stevens

Albert Kerby and Helene Tink Fund

Richard and Carol Ubl Fund

Rodney A. and Dorothy Thiele Wright Fund

Donor AdvisedMichael C. Brown Memorial Endowment Fund Judith and James Schneider

Curran Family Endowment Fund

Horizons Unlimited Castle Advised Fund

Thomas A. Hulseberg Fund

Johns Family Donor Advised Fund Annette and Jerry Johns

E.T. and Jean Juday Donor Advised Fund

Keleher Family Endowment FundKen Keleher

*Larson Family Fund Created by the Larson family, this fund was formed to meet their philanthropic needs; particularly the charitable interests of Jeffrey, Michaela, and Karsten Larson. Donna and John Larson

W. Bruce Lincoln Memorial Fund

Robert and Phyllis Miller Family Fund Susan and Steven Cromwell

Bill and Bonnie Mullins Family Endowment Fund

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Marjorie A. Nelsen Memorial Donor Advised Fund

Promise/el Fondo de la Promesa Donor Advised Endowment Fund

Jerry and Ging Smith Family Fund

Francis and Marjory Stroup Community Endowment Fund

Sycamore Containers Advised Fund

Mary Uscian Health Access Endowment Fund Mildred and Ervin BehnkeNancy Jo and Fred BehnkeKaren BrandtJana BrubakerDeborah and James ChevasLenore and Patrick ConboyDeKalb County Health DepartmentMichon EadsPatricia and Stephen FaivreJanice and William GrearNancy HennaGertrude and Matthew JustKiwanis Club of Kishwaukee -DeKalbVickie and David KlickAllison and Bob KlotzKruzan & Kloberdanz DDS Ltd.Stacia and William LacekRobin and David Larson

Margaret and John MaieritschBarbara MorrisPeggy and A.C. NewbyNicholas NoeJudith PopovichEvelyn and James RottmanNicholas SantangeloLynn and James SchmitzSeyller’s IncJane TormaDaniel UscianKathleen VlamisVoyageur One Inc.Mary Lynn and Charles WaltersMary Ann and Bill WinesWomen of the Moose-Sycamore Chapter

David A Wirsing Community Endowment Fund

Patricia Woodstrup Family Memorial Endowment Fund

Field of Interest Charter Grove Grange #1843 Fund

Clifford and Marjorie Danielson Fund Anonymous Jane Danielson Anne and Herbert Pick Barbara Young

Daycare for Children in DeKalb County Fund Estate of Charlie and Mary Roberts

DeKalb County Youth Grantmakers Fund Anonymous Donna and Lawrence AsselbornNancy and John Castle Phyllis Gustafson Suzanne and David Juday Ronald Klein The National Bank & Trust CompanyDiane Sechrest Lois and Robert Self Mariam and James Wassman

Janet Hack Fund for Animal Welfare in DeKalb County

Karen and Ronald Klein Endowment Fund

Rowland and Lucile Matteson Conservation Wildlife Fund

Rowland and Lucile Matteson Elderly Assistance Fund

Helen and Kenneth O’Kane Fund

The September 11 Fund Shaw Suburban Media

Charles and Ruth Townsend Family Fund Deborah Middleton

Farny R. Wurlitzer Fund Wurlitzer Foundation

Field of Interest - CommunityWorks Mary M. Awalt CommunityWorks Fund

*Castle Bank CommunityWorks Fund Castle Bank - DeKalb Grand Victoria Foundation

Nancy D. Castle CommunityWorks Fund Nancy Castle Grand Victoria Foundation

*Tony and Micki Chulick CommunityWorks Fund Micki and Anthony Chulick Grand Victoria Foundation

Cinco de Mayo CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Grand Victoria Foundation

CommunityWorks Fund Altrusa Club of DeKalb/Sycamore Joyce and Rodney Angotti Anonymous Marla and Victor Barresi Paula and Jim Bryner Kelly and Robert Cada Orva and Dan Carson Carol Cleveland Dee and Bary Coover Christine and Steve DeVlieger Harriett Flowers FPL Energy Illinois Wind, LLC Sharon FreagonMaureen Gerrity Marion and Norman Gilbert Grand Victoria Foundation

*New fund started during 2011/2012

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Julie and John Greek Karen and Richard Hagen Cynthia Capek and Edward HarveyGregory Spears and Debra HejnikiLinda and Herbert Holderman John T. Hulseberg Barbara Hulseberg Elaine Johansen Anne Kaplan Maylan and Dan Kenney Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Klein Stoddard Buck Waller & Lewis, LLC Allison and Bob Klotz Lisbeth and Robert Krogman Lolly and John Kroos James Lehan Kathlynn and James Lockard Jane and Steven Lux Karen and Patrick Manning Calvin McDonald James McInnes Diane and Rodney McQueen Kristina Misic Josephine and William Monat Lou Jean Moyer Juanita and Kenneth Mundy Janice Nelson Julianne Olsen Mary Luan and Greg Olson Sue and Richard Orem Margaret and Joseph Pasteris Phi Theta Kappa-Kishwaukee CollegeNancy and Ronald Proesel L. Wayne Rogers Paula and Daryl Rolland Sue and John Rood Edward Rosenow

Carol and Barney Schroeder Robert Shipman George and Martha Shur The Suter Company, Inc. Roy Talbot Ruth Ann Tobias Ann and Stanley TrailRuth Tsotsis Mary and Gary Waight Lynn Waldeland Kristen and Jamie Walter Janice and Paul Weber

CommunityWorks Leadership Endowment Fund Deanna and Brian Cada Joan and Thomas Fenstermaker Urla and Elroy Golden Grand Victoria Foundation Shawn Maxwell Kathleen and Kenneth Spears Patricia Vary

Curran CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Patricia and William Curran Grand Victoria Foundation

Stephen and Patricia Faivre CommunityWorks Fund Robert Brown Grand Victoria Foundation

*Dr. Gordon and Joan Graham CommunityWorks Fund Joan Graham Grand Victoria Foundation

Lana and Michael Haines CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Grand Victoria Foundation Lana and Michael Haines

Jerry & Annette Johns CommunityWorks Fund Grand Victoria Foundation Annette and Jerry Johns

Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Grand Victoria FoundationKishwaukee Kiwanis Club - DeKalb

Karen Lee Klein CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Grand Victoria Foundation Michael Klein Ron Klein Jennifer and Matthew Vandewiele

Bill and Bonnie Mullins CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Bonnie and Bill Mullins Grand Victoria Foundation

Howard and Martha Mullins Memorial CommunityWorksEndowment Fund

Northern Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine CommunityWorks Fund

Robert and Mary Pritchard CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Grand Victoria Foundation

*Barbara J. Rauman Family CommunityWorks Fund Grand Victoria Foundation FoundationBarbara Rauman

Daniel and Kristal Templin CommunityWorks Endowment Fund Grand Victoria Foundation Kristal and Daniel Templin

Donor Designated FundsAdministrative Endowment FundAnonymousAdolph Miller Real EstateJoyce and Rodney AngottiA&P Grain Systems, Inc.Linda BabcockMarla and Victor BarresiElizabeth and Abraham BassMargaret and James BassettMarilyn BellertDanita BemisJanice and Donald BensonDeborah and Colin BoothRoger BosworthRobin and Joseph BotheJoan and James BriscoeIleana and Henry BrooksSandra and Thomas BrotckePaula and James BrynerKaren and James BuckKathleen and Donald BucknerGinny and Roger CarlsonOrva and Dan CarsonNancy and John CastleLenore and Patrick ConboyConexion Comunidad

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Dee and Gary CooverDenise and Gerald CurranJulenne and William DaveyDriv-Lok, Inc.Eileen DubinJoan and Gerald EdwardsHarold Engh Jr.Mark EvansBonnie and Robert FellenzSharon FreagonMarion and Norman GilbertMichele and Steven GlasgowGrand Victoria FoundationJulie and John GreekKaren and Joseph GrushLaurie and Thomas GuestKaren and Richard HagenKaren and Daniel HamingsonJeanette and Carl HeinischKathleen HottLaura and John HulsebergWilliam JacobElaine JohansenYvonne JohnsonRichard JoslinKishwaukee Sunrise RotaryFlorence KuzanHoward LarsonJames LehanKathlynn and James LockardMaureen and Bernard LooneyPatsy and William Lundberg

Terry and Sherrie MartinRegina and Donald McAlisterPatricia and Vincent McMahonDiane and Rodney McQueenMichella MillerMike Miner and Chris SarverKristina MisicJosephine and William MonatSusan and Douglas MooreDonald MosherLou Jean MoyerJuanita and Kenneth MundyJanice NelsonAngela and Jason NicolClara NiemanNicholas NoeSue and Richard OremBarbara and Jeff ParnessMargaret and Joseph PasterisEllen and David PaulingKevin PoortenRayitos del SolJulie Ann ReadJea Nae and Jay RemalaL. Wayne RogersPaula and Daryl RollandEdward RosenowRichard RyanPeggy and Edward SaffordAveril SchreiberCarol and Barney SchroederRobert ShipmanMartha and George ShurIna SimonSharon SkalaMorgan Stanley Smith Barney

Laurie and Thomas SodaroSomonauk Lions ClubPaul StoddardRoy TalbotGayle Thistlethwaite Triair CorporationForrest TroyerPatricia and John TueckeChristina and Mark TuttlePatricia VaryPaula and Carl VonEndeMary and Gary WaightKaren and Michael WallinMary Lynn and Charles WaltersVillage of WatermanMarcia and Wesley WilsonCarol and Jerrold ZarAnita Zurbrugg

Aikins Theatre Arts Award Fund

Adra W. Baker Gallagher Fund

J. Barr Designated Endowment Fund

Bertram Animal Shelter Endowment Fund

John G. Boyle Oak Crest Scholarship Fund

Lilian S. Boynton Memorial Fund

Lilian Boynton Library Book Endowment Fund

Joseph and Evelyn Bussone Endowment Fund

Children’s Learning Center FundAnonymousJoan Helen and Thomas Hancock

*Tony and Micki Chulick Community Leadership Fund Micki and Anthony ChulickGrand Victoria Foundation

Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) Fund Anonymous

Court Appointed Special Advocate Endowment (CASA) Fund Julenne and William Davey

Coveny and Whalen Family Endowment Fund

DeKalb Area Women’s Center Endowment Fund

DeKalb Bicentennial Fund

DeKalb County 4-H Foundation Fund

DCCF Leadership Administrative Fund Rita and George AndersonAnonymousMarcy and Donald BillingtonMary-Glynn and John BoiesCecelia and Larry BollesMartha and Charles BrownMarcy and Kevin BuickEvelyn and Joseph BussoneDeanna and Brian CadaMarilyn and Marlin ChaplinEvelina CichyPatricia and Gary CordesPeter DellPatricia and Charles FosterKristina and Martin GarciaUrla and Elroy Golden

*New fund started during 2011/2012

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Grand Victoria FoundationLisa and Dan GudmunsonAlison and Ryan HarrisJonamac OrchardRonald KleinLolly and John KroosVirginia and Arnold LarsenCindy and Dean LundeenKaren and Thomas MatyaShawn MaxwellGertrude and James MeyerBarbara and John NelsonMary and Robert PritchardJanice and James ScheffersJulie and Timothy SuterDaniel and Kristal TemplinDonna and Ty TurnerJanice and Henry WassmanJulie and Thomas Weber

DeKalb County Excellence in Education Award Fund

DeKalb Leadership Academy Community Fund DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

Tim Dunlop Administrative Endowment Fund Grand Victoria FoundationTim Dunlop

Ellwood House Museum Fund Adolph Miller Real EstateLois AndersonAnonymousSheila AryMary BellRodney Borstad

Barbara and Stanley BrandonCheryl and Gerald BrauerJo BurkeCynthia CapekJuanita ChallgrenTim ConklinThecla and Richard CoolerMelanie and John DiedrichPatricia and Steven FaivreDonna GableGeorge GonskiCarmeda and Lawrence GregoryJulie and Rodney GriffisCarol and Edgar HajicKathy and Mitchell HallgrenDarrell HensonJCH Family TrustElaine JohansenAnnette and Jerry JohnsThomas JohnsonKathleen and Richard KatzDonna and Donald KiesoRonald KleinKaren and Edward KuhnDebbie and Mark LeachEva Marie and Henry LeonardWilliam LogueGlenda and Arthur LundgrenJennifer and John MaxsonMonna MayedaJosephine and William MonatGretchen and Charles MooreArlene and Clark NeherRebecca NickelsJane Partridge

Mary PossleyLynette and Mike RajterowskiVirginia and Gordon RasmussenBrian Reis and Mary LaClairLynn King RobertsRuth RolfMark RottlerMerle SawyerPauline and William ShearerMartha and George ShurJill and Gary SkinnerDiane Ragains SlawinElaine and George SpencerMildred SulaverCarolyn SwaffordDorothy and Manley ThorsenJ. Ellwood TowleMary and Gary WaightDorothy WatsonJoan and Wayne WhiteNorma and Robert WildenradtWomack PhotographyRachel XidisCarol and Jerrold ZarAnita Zurbrugg

Floyd Flowers Family Service Agency Endowment Fund Harriett Flowers

*Charlie and Patty Foster Community Leadership Fund Patricia and Charles FosterGrand Victoria Foundation

Milo and Elizabeth George Fund

Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center Fund

The Growing Place, Inc. Endowment Fund Anonymous

David E. Hall Memorial Endowment Fund

Walter E. Hauswald Science Education Endowment Fund Anonymous

Hope Haven Endowment FundAnonymous

Howey-Guilinger Memorial Endowment Fund Jean and Bruce Bingham

*Indian Creek Education Foundation Endowment FundScholarships to Indian Creek High School graduates through the Indian Creek Education Foundation will come from this fund. Triair Corporation

Vera John Endowment Fund

Joiner History Room Endowment Fund Cheryl AldisAnonymousDavid ArtabasyAnn Marie BabichSherolyn and Richard BakerFrances and Albert Besserman

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Cheryl and Gerald BrauerA.A. BurginMary Joanne BurrowsJudie and James CochranPatricia and Thomas ConwaySally and Michael DeFauwJoAnn and Terry DesmondDonna and John DiedrichDebra and Dave EdgingtonIda Mae and Warren FoxFriends of Sycamore LibraryAdele GabrieleAda GallagherMarion and Norman GilbertDiane and Robert HammonDonna and Randy HarveyMary HaubMary HodsonSharon HolmesSusan and Douglas HortonBonnie and Donald HudsonBarbara HulsebergAnn and Robert HutchesonNat JurasekKishwaukee CollegeRonald KleinJoe KochSara LambertyRoger LemkeWilliam LogueWilliam LundbergSusan and Douglas Moore

Roger MyersAnne and Charles QuinlanSue and Bob RozyckiPatricia and Joseph RussoAveril SchreiberMargaret and James StuntzSycamore State TheaterKristal and Daniel TemplinBeverly and Daniel ThurnauBonnie and Paul TurkJacueline TyrrellCynthia VogelerEstelle VonZellenBarbara and Carl WallinMarcia and Wesley WilsonEllen and Boniface Wittenbrink

Alex Kelm Memorial Endowment Fund Shaena and Fred Dietz

Bernice Kendall Memorial Fund Nana Kendall

Kermit and Bernice Kirkus Fund

Kishwaukee College Horticulture Fund

*Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club Community Leadership Fund Janet and Patrick ByrnesAbbey ChemersWilliam CummingsSue and Ken DoublerSharon and Richard DowenTim DunlopMarcia and Jack GoodrichGrand Victoria FoundationPatricia and Peter Lawes

Amy PolzinCherie Durfee and Beryl SmithGing and Jerry SmithPaul StoddardLaurel and Richard StokkeLinda and Jerry WahlstromDonna and Toney Xidis

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Fund Annette and Jerry JohnsKishwaukee Symphony Associates

Kishwaukee United Way Endowment Fund Estate of Charlie and Mary Roberts

Robert and Mary Krupp Donor Designated Fund

Raymond Larsen Designated Fund

Virginia Larsen Fund

Rowland and Lucile MattesonKishwaukee College Scholarship Fund

Midwest Museum of Natural History Endowment Fund Harold Engh, Jr.Barbara HulsebergYvonne JohnsonBerni Schelkopf

Steve and Janice Milner Fund

Bill and Bonnie Mullins Administrative Endowment Fund Grand Victoria FoundationBonnie and Bill Mullins

NB&T Community Fund Grand Victoria FoundationThe National Bank & Trust Company

NIU - Hillel Fund

NIU-Literacy Clinic Endowment FundAltrusa Club of DeKalb/SycamoreBarnes & Noble BooksellersRoberta and David BerglundPamela and James BoblickBobette and Charles DodsonJacqueline and Chuck EasleyLaurie Elish-PiperPaula de Garmo-JensenNancy and Breck HansonSusan and Lee HinrichsSharon and William JenningsAnnette and Jerry JohnsKathleen and Richard KatzSusan LenskiBrian Reis and Mary LaClairPenny RosenowMary Ellen and Roger SandersRaymond Steffan and Theresa GazianoLaurel and Richard StokkeKristal and Daniel TemplinJane and Carl UdovichLemuel WatsonMary Ann WhamCarrie and Frederick Williams

Northern Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine DCCF Administrative Fund Northern Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine AssociatesGrand Victoria Foundation

*New fund started during 2011/2012

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*Oak Crest Good Samaritan Endowment FundTo provide support to Oak Crest’s Good Samaritan Fund, which assists residents of Oak Crest/DeKalb Area Retirement Center who may outlive their resources. Mr. Donald Mosher

*Bob and Mary Pritchard Community Leadership Fund Mary and Robert PritchardGrand Victoria Foundation

Elizabeth Bradt-Reed Memorial Endowment Fund

John and Betty Roberts Community Foundation Administrative Fund Christine and Charles RobertsGrand Victoria Foundation

Ryan Family Education Endowment Fund

Jerry Smith Community Foundation Fund Ging and Jerry SmithGrand Victoria Foundation

Sycamore Public Library Community Fund

TAILS Endowment Fund

Raymond Tourville Illinois Foreign Language Teacher Fund

Voluntary Action Center Fund Castle Bank - DeKalb

*Robert and Norma Wildenradt Community Leadership Fund Norma and Robert WildenradtGrand Victoria Foundation

Guyla Winebrener Oak Crest Scholarship Fund

Donor Designated - Agency FundsAltrusa Club and Daily Chronicle Literacy Fund Altrusa Club - Dekalb/Sycamore

DeKalb Barb Boosters Endowment Fund

Ben Gordon Center Foundation Fund

DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. Endowment Fund Frankie Benson Mary Benson DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. Louise Fazio Elizabeth Glaaser Ruby Griswold Averil Schreiber Mary Short Kathy Siebrasse James Updike

DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Endowment Fund Candy and Richard Anderson Joyce and Rodney Angotti Jerry and Helen Augsburger Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bastian Sue and Jerry Bemis

Thomas and Sandra Brotcke Paula H. Bryner Mary Joanne Burrows Joseph and Evelyn Bussone Veronica and Clarence Casella James and Ann Marie Clark Alan and Kayla Clark Arnold L. Clarke Robert E. Davis DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Helen Deschler Jacquie and Bob Drake Vernon and Shirley Drendel Ellen Dubin Harriet Flowers Dan and Dolores Gallagher Joy and Joe Gulotta Molly Holstford Charles and Joan Hoyt Ruby J. Hunyard Memorial Elaine McNair Johansen Corinne Kirschbaum Ron Klein Michael D. Larson Raymond and Carol Larson Sylvia Maconagly Richard and Sue Don Orem Joseph and Margaret Pasteris Tom and Shari Pearcy Frederick and Nancy Peltz Margaret N. Phillips Linda L. Schwarz Russell Scott Ivan H. and Judith Shils Martha M. Smith Roger and Caryl Steimel

Marvin and Margaret Trepton Robert Voss

DeKalb Education Foundation Fund DeKalb Education Foundation

DeKalb First United Methodist Church Fund DeKalb First United Methodist Foundation

DeKalb Park District Endowment Fund Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, Dicianni & Krafthefer, P.C. Byers Enterprises, LLC DeKalb Park District Autumn and Douglas Kelly Illini Security Systems, Inc.

DeKalb Public Library Endowment FundAnonymous

DeKalb County Forest Preserve Endowment Fund

Gurler Heritage Association Endowment Fund in Honor of Helen Merritt

Jacob Haish Memorial Hospital Endowment Fund

Kishwaukee Family YMCAEndowment Fund

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North Grove School Preservation Fund in Memory of Kenneth Marsh North Grove School AssociationMr. and Mrs. Chad L. Swedberg

Open Door Founder’s Fund

*Opportunity House Endowment FundUnrestricted supplemental operating support to Opportunity House will be provided from this new fund. Opportunity House, Inc.

RAMP Endowment Fund Regional Access and Mobilization Project, Inc.

Sandwich Fair Association FundJonie and James Knox Sandwich Fair Association, Inc.

Somonauk Education Foundation FundSomonauk Education Foundation

Stage Coach Players Fund

Sycamore Education Foundation Fund

Sycamore Education FoundationSycamore Education Foundation

Sycamore Park District Endowment Fund

Sycamore Sports Boosters Endowment Fund

Wirtz Family Foundation Fund

Scholarship FundsChristopher E. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund Ellen and David Anderson Ann and Timothy Lehan

Emma Anderson Scholarship Fund

Bobcat Scholarship Fund Myrtie and Alvin Warren

Marvin and Glady Bridger Scholarship Fund

Lois L. Callahan Scholarship Fund

Barbara Cummings Memorial Scholarship Fund

DeKalb County 4-H Scholarship FundHallmark Corporate Foundation

DeKalb County Dental Society Fund Todd Curtis Julie Galloway Karen and Curtis Lang Frederick Peltz

DeKalb High School Class of ‘63 Scholarship FundRobert Arthur Diane and Donald Ballard

Teri Benson Jacqueline and William Buehring Jean Carlson Cheryl and John Countryman Rhonda Gorenz-Macy Hank Gregory Linda and Ronald Hammes Alexandra and David Harrison Elizabeth and Peter Hastings Rita and Wood Hunter Carol Iskowich Bill Lynch Patricia McKinley Gloria and Michael Milyanovich Lynne and James Morel Carole and Dean Pearson Elizabeth Scarbough Vernadel and Endre Schavaland Marilyn and Russell Smith Susan and Richard Snow Mary Jane Stoddard Marilynn Swaner Lynne Westerholm

Fizz Ehrler Automotive Technology Scholarship Fund Turning Back Time Car Show

Kieth and Viella Glidden Scholarship Fund

Julie Eggert Haka Memorial Scholarship Fund

Richard C. and Barbara Swisher Holland Fund Barbara and Richard Holland

Annette and Jerry Johns Future Teacher Scholarship Fund

Peter L. Johnson Scholarship Fund Linda and Chad Swedberg Donna and Jeff Wallace

Rhoda Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund Peter Johnson

Michelle Jouris Memorial Scholarship Fund Bonita and Gene Ruder

Donald D. Kendall Fund Nana Kendall

Kiwanis Club of DeKalb Scholarship Fund Eric Almburg Ann Babich Elizabeth and Abraham Bass Martha and John Birkett Merilynn and David Bollinger Melanie Bouland Robert Brayfield Kathleen Dust Josephine and Russell Elliott Carole Garman Catherine Gehrke Stefanie Gehrke Roy Haber Joyce and Fred Haber Carlyn Haber Joan and Stanley Hallaron Nancy and David Halverson Barbara and Robert HeimerdingerJJ Marshall Landscape Creations, Inc.Nona Jones Anne Kaplan Kiwanis Club of DeKalb

*New fund started during 2011/2012

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Alexandra and Myron Kuropas Christine and Roger Kyler Blen and Perry Lakin Kay and Rolf Langehaug Ann and Matthew Malikowski Toni Jo and John Martin Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Jan Modloff Roger Nelson Pardridge Insurance, Inc. Margaret and Joseph Pasteris Margaret and Ed Pevonka Jane Randolph Betty and Ralph Redinger Eve and Dan Rey Vera RimnacOtta and Allyn Ritzman Cynthia and Michael SawyerLinda SchwarzMichele Silverstein Karen and David Sinason Sharon and Thomas Smith Rebecca and John Smith Clement and Anne Stiely Tarryn Thaden Edwin Tresnak Sharon Tourville Janice and Gary Vandermeer Sharon and Michael Wadle Janice and James WomackNancy and David Wood Carol and Jerrold Zar

Emmette and Kathleen Land Memorial Scholarship Fund Carol and Randall Burtness

Constance Chamberlain Susan and Glenn Cooper Therese DvorakStacey and Richard Esser Letitia Hafer Pamela and Randall Johnson Luanne and Michael Jones Mildred and Claude KaczmarekPhyllis Kenseth Ron Klein R.W. Lazarz Ann and Timothy Lehan Meredith and Richard Machin Constance and Lee Morgan Tom Roberts and Teresa Grosch Mary and David Rytand Sycamore Antiques Kristal and Daniel Templin

A. Raymond and Lois H. (Sohne) Linden Scholarship Fund Candice and Walter Chaffee

Donald C. Mack Scholarship Fund

Malta Lions Scholarship Fund Malta Lions Club

Rowland & Lucile Matteson High School Scholarship Fund

Wayne McIlrath Family Scholarship Fund Jeffrey Rosenberg

John D. Meier Memorial Scholarship Fund John and Diane Meier

Madeline Middleton Scholarship Fund

Evelyn S. Nelson Fund

Harland L. and Mable Orr Memorial Scholarship Fund Carol Orr

Palmer Family Music Education Scholarship Fund Doris Anderson Jim AndersonLinda AndersonSidney Anderson Jim Anderson Doris Anderson Paul Barnaby, Jr. Glennie and Kenneth Barshinger Jeneane and Gerald Bejnarowicz Harry Berg Gordon Bird Jean Birkett Martha and John Birkett Jean and Joseph BjornBlack Tie Jazz TrioArlo Bloyd William Boies, Jr. Pamela and Robert Bowman AnnMarie and Max Brantner Ron Breese, Jr.Castle Bank - DeKalb Kathy and Richard Carlson John Clark Emery Cochrane William Conklin Lynn and Russell Cook Pauline and Donald Cultra Julenne and William Davey Margaret and Gene Deisz DeKalb County Shriners Club

DeKalb Masonic Lodge #144 Ruth and Louis Deprin D. Thomas Diedrich Don Taylor Excavating Diane and Robert Donaldson Luelle and Gene Duncan Jan Eggum Dorothy and Jay Elliott Leo Elliott Robert Evans Frances and Gaylord Farwell Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn Margaret Foster Daniel Francis Ronny Garman Dianne and Charles Gautcher Phyllis Gilmore Linda and Ronald Hammes John Hansen Marjorie and Carl Hargrave Denny Heins Peggy Hoyt Sue Huhta J.D. Sound Impressions Theresa and Stephen Irving Peter Johnson Ron Johnson Robin Jones Janette Jones Corinne Kirschbaum Patricia Knudsen Lorna Knuuttila

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John Kozik Lolly and John Kroos Gert Kyler Henry Lanan Robert Larson Lisa and Dave Lehman Wes Lundsberg Christine and Jeff Makosh Marlyn Majorettes & Majors Drum Corps Richard Mayer Kathy and Ronald Modell Terry Morris Gary Mullis Marlene and Dennis Murphy The National Bank & Trust Company Roberta and Ross Niebergall Robin Novak Mary Luan and Greg OlsonDee PalmerBarbara Parsons Margaret and Joseph Pasteris Carole and R. Dean Pearson Mishelle and Robert Peterson Donna and Eugene Peterson Virginia Poust Mary and Robert Pritchard Jane and Dean QuarnstromOtta and Allyn Ritzman Robert Rivers Christine and Steven Robinson L. Wayne Rogers

Alan Roselieb Michael Rothamer Daniel Russie Wanda and Dennis Sabin Wayne Schmidt Judith and James Sisler Marion Sisler Lisa Small Kenneth Smith Rebecca and John Smith Jeanne Snow Mildred Sulaver Kristal and Daniel Templin Kathleen and David Thomas Mary Beth Van Buer Carla and Ronald Vanatta William Wenger Norma and Robert Wildenradt Tom Williams Bonnie and Kenneth Yocum Carol and Jerrold Zar

Rebecca “Becky” Parker Scholarship Fund

Eleanor Anglin Price Scholarship Fund

Thomas R. Rauman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Renaissance Education Scholarship Fund Yvonne Johnson

Edwin “Skinny” Riippi Memorial Scholarship Fund Doris Riippi Mildred Sulaver

Jolynn Wisted Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund

Sharon L. Rosenow Memorial Scholarship Fund Crum-Halsted Agency Edward Rosenow

Christopher David Sanderson Memorial Scholarship Fund

William G. Schinske Memorial Scholarship Fund Kay and William Tallyn

Roy W. “Smitty” & Cora E. “Cody” Smith Football Scholarship Fund

Kathleen and Kenneth Spears Scholarship Fund Kathleen and Kenneth Spears

Beatrice M. Stankus Memorial Scholarship Fund

Dave Stoddard Memorial Scholarship Fund Barbara Dewitt

*Steven Streb Memorial Scholarship FundAn annual scholarship to a DeKalb High School graduate who has received special education services is provided by this fund. DeKalb Education Foundation

Charlotte Sundly Memorial Fund

Sycamore Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund

Barry Robert Totty Memorial Scholarship Fund Diane and Terry Parkhouse

*James “Jimmy” Vaughn Scholarship FundCreated in memory of Jimmy Vaughn, this fund will provide a scholarship to a DeKalb High School graduate that participated in sports and demonstrated a similar value system to Jimmy. A history of volunteerism or community service within the high school and community is encouraged. Maria and John Alderson Norma and James Anderson Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory Julie Bemis Martha and John Birkett Robert Boskovich Kathleen and Donald Buckner Kelly and Jason Buhk Mary Ann and Gary Chesnut Donna Hoffman-Clark and Timothy Clark Joni Clark Thecla and Richard Cooler Janice and Fred Davis Tammi and Jeffrey Davis Janet and D. DavisJ.L. Graefen and Clifford Eaton Carrie and John Engstrom Carshon and Jerry Evans Karen and Ray Feltz Lisa Freeman Linda Corwin-Graber and Daniel Graber Pamela and Mark Gregory Margaret Houser Karen and Greg Hoyle Iron Workers Local #393

*New fund started during 2011/2012

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Earl Weinstock and Jo Johnson Elizabeth and Bradley Joiner Deborah and Rick KohlerCarla and John Larson Karen and Marvin Larson Mary Lata Lois and Joe Lathrop Lynne Levine Christine and Jeff Makosh Toni Jo and John Martin Kathlyn and Carl Martin Katrina and Keith Mathey Janice Nelson Louise and David Nelson Margaret and Joseph Pasteris Barbara and Ronald Pearson Felisberta and James Peterson Lori and Sam Phelps Jay Randolph Jane Randolph Darcy and Vernon Ray Joan and Arthur Richoz Mishelle and Richard Rodgers Harriet Royalty Lisa and Randy Royer Craig Sell Virginia and Daniel Seymour Patricia and Roger Solomon Karen and Tom Sparks Joseph Speechley Bonnie and Lonnie Stojan George Sullivan Jeri Ann and David Taylor Kathleen and David Thomas Anita and Richard Turner Dana and David Ward Lisa Widergren Lisa Rove-Williams and Tracy Williams

Lucy and James Wuchte Linda and James Zenz

Harold P. Wells Scholarship Fund

Pass Through FundsCortland Community Pass Through Fund

DeKalb County KEYS Initiative Fund

Farm Bureau for University Extension DeKalb County Unit Pass Through Fund

Friends of the Cortland Library Fund

Peter L. Johnson Tribute Fund

Kirkland Community Bandshell Pass-Through Fund

*Mister Pumpkin Pass Through FundDistributions from this fund will support the publication of an autobiography of Wally Thurow, a.k.a. “Mr. Pumpkin,” and the story of Sycamore’s Pumpkin Festival.

Northern Illinois Endodontics Health Care Scholarship Fund

Sandwich Fair Association Pass Through Fund

Sycamore Fire Fighters Preservation Company Fund

*Sycamore Train Depot Pass Through FundThis fund will hold contributions for use in the renovation of the historic train depot near downtown Sycamore.

In Memory of:Christopher AndersonThomas Anderson Suzanne (Ringo) BellAudrey BrownBetty BrownSteve BrownJames Edward “Jimmer” BusbyJeffry W. ColeWayne CookJeannette DeckerJoan DannewitzBetty DiMarzioHilda DodgeSam and Mary DubrickBetty DuttonLucy Boies ElliottFloyd FlowersJordan GallagherRay and Madge GileRichard GustafsonBarry HaberMargy HillDavid HoweChuck IskowichDonna JacksonRhoda JohnsonAnton JossendalPhyllis KelleyKaren KleinEugene KylenKathleen LandMary LarsonPat LaVigneMary MarshallJohn D. MeierCharles Orr

Edwin “Skinny” RiippiJohn and Betty RobertsMary RobertsTom and Nancy RobertsIsmael Arturo RoblesRussell SchelkopfLaurence ShipmanSeymore SimonClayton SpangebergDon StahlDave StoddardMary UscianJames “Jimmy” VaughnBarbara WallinConnie WallinEsther M. WarberRob WernerRonald N. WirsingJodie Yamaguchi

In Honor of:Gerald BrauerDr. Brian KloberdanzDr. William KruzanJack and Barbara NelsonBill NicklasDee PalmerAnne and Herb PickLinc and Ann Smelser

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Northern Illinois Food BankIn the fall of 2011, the DeKalb County Community Foundation awarded a $15,000 Community Needs Grant to the Northern Illinois Food Bank (NorthernILFoodBank.org) for the Take 50 Food for Health program. This program is designed to increase access to healthy food for DeKalb County partner food pantries which can be distributed to their clients to help them maintain a healthy diet. This program strives to educate partners and clients about the importance of good nutrition and ensures that the food purchased by the Northern Illinois Food Bank meets set nutrition criteria. Food products accessed by this program include low-sodium soups and beans, whole grain pasta, oatmeal, brown rice, and fresh produce. The challenge for food pantries is that, although these products are healthier choices, on average they are more costly than less healthy items. The “Take 50 Food for Health,” grant provides 50 cents credit for every $1 in shared maintenance fees. As a result, DeKalb County partner food pantries and their clients are able to access nutritionally dense food products. Northern Illinois Food Bank collaborates with fifteen partner food pantries in DeKalb County. To date, these fifteen food bank partners have acquired 11,697 pounds of healthy food and have used about $8,000 of the grant. The long-term impact of this program will improve the diets of people dependent on food assistance and lessen the risk of diet-related diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

Grants in Action

Hester Bury, Northern Illinois Food Bank; Larry Bolles, DCCF Board Member; Gary Billings, Salvation Army; and Kelly Brasseur, NI Food Bank; at the Salvation Army Food Pantry in DeKalb

Indian Valley Vocational Center With a grant from TransCanada Corporation and contributions from local fire departments, the Indian Valley Vocational Center in Sandwich (ivvc.net) leveraged a $5,000 DCCF grant over the last year to construct a fire science prop structure. This fire science tool is used to aid in the training of the Indian Valley Vocational Center Fire Science students and district fire protection firefighters in situations similar to what they might experience in

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Greater Kishwaukee Area Concert BandA $1,100 grant in 2011 allowed the Greater Kishwaukee Area Concert Band (kishconcertband.org) to purchase percussion instruments and a portable public address (PA) system for narration and announcements during concerts. The band serves two distinct, but inseparable populations; performers and the listening audience. The Kishwaukee Band provides a venue for experienced community musicians to play traditional concert band literature in an organized ensemble. Membership is open to anyone who has played in a concert band in high school, college or beyond and auditions are not required. Since the all-volunteer Kishwaukee band was started in 2002,it has continued to increase in size, representing 35-45 participants from across DeKalb County.

Kishwaukee Area Concert Band members practicing under direction of volunteer conductor, John Hansen

Grants in Action

DCCF board members, Dean Lundeen and Alethia Hummel celebrated with IVVC students and staff at the May, 22 open house marking the completion of construction.

“We go to extensive measures to research, prepare and share informative narrative material about the composers, music and soloists and other interesting facts the audience might enjoy. With the addition of this PA, the band and audience have given much positive feedback as to their appreciation for the content and being able to hear it very easily. The quality of sound is WONDERFUL!” – Sue Huhta, Manager, Greater Kishwaukee Area Concert Band

an actual fire. Situations for which students get trained include: ladder deployment including victim removal, forcible entry, building constriction, and firefighter survival. The realistic training exercises prioritize safety of the trainees, so well constructed prop structures are necessary. The IVVC Fire Science program has grown in enrollment since it started in 1997, with over 300 students enrolled over the years. Many of the graduates have continued to serve as volunteers who protect our local communities.

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CommunityWorks

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DeKalb County’s past, present and future lies in its investment in and cultivation of young learners, wise use of its land resource to benefit residents of all ages and a strong workforce. DCCF’s CommunityWorks program is driven by a community-owned plan to address key concerns in the areas of Child Care, Land Use and Workforce Development in DeKalb County. Twenty separate CommunityWorks Endowment Funds together valued over $2,184,000, generated $48,291 that were distributed over the three initiatives. DCCF Board Member Lana Haines Chairs the CommunityWorks Steering Committee.

Child Care accomplishments in 2011 include: • Inpartnershipwith4-C,continuedtofundfulltimeQualityRatingSystem(QRS)Specialistpositiontowork with eligible child care programs to assist in preparation for Quality Rating System- Star Rating •AsecondchildcarecenterinDeKalbCountyachievedaStar4QRSrating,achievingtwoofthefour Star 4 rated child care centers in the state of Illinois •Approximately647childrenbenefittedfromincreasedqualityofcarebyattendingaQRSStarRatedchild care center. •DeKalbCountycentersreceivedanadditional$255,622inrevenuein2011asaresultoftheirStarrating.

Land Use accomplishments in 2011 include: •PartneredwithDeKalbCountyStormwaterManagementCommitteetoexploreopportunitiesforwatershed planning in DeKalb County to help address storm water management in priority areas in DeKalb County. •Setaside$11,500inCWfundingtoapplytowardawatershedplanninggrantsforDeKalbCountywiththe intent to combine it with 2012 CW funds.

Workforce Development accomplishments in 2011 include: •CommitteepublishedSkillsforSuccessfulEmploymentSoftSkillswheelanddistributedtomiddleschools throughout the county. •Baseduponfeedbackfromapplicants,theCommitteeclarifiedandbroadenedtheSoftSkillEnhancement Grant Guidelines to include not only middle schools, but also other organizations that serve middle school youth. •Committeeapproved$6,223inSoftSkillEnhancementGrantstoKishwaukeeEducationConsortium, Sycamore Middle School, and Indian Creek Middle School.

Child Care Goal: To increase the quality, availability and affordability of child care in DeKalb County while increasing the support of the business community

Land Use Goal: To provide tools for key DeKalb County decision-makers so that future land use decisions are informed, wise and serve the common good.

Workforce Development Goal: to enhance “soft skills” education for all DeKalb County middle school youth, while working to improve employer participation in youth workforce preparation.

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Between 2008-2001, the Grand Victoria Foundation provided a dollar for dollar match up to $2 million for contributions to CommunityWorks and/or Administrative Endowment Funds. As a result...together we brought an additional $1,045,547 of charitable funds into DeKalb County to benefit our quality of life .....For Good. For Ever!

•TotalcontributionstowardtheGrandVictoriaFoundation$2millionmatch:$1,045,547 •CommunityWorksFundcontributions:$399,159(38%) •AdministrativeEndowmentFundcontributions:$646,388(62%) •Totalnumberofseparategifts:610 •Numberofseparategiftsunder$5,000:562(92%ofgifts);withanaveragegiftof$378

The following CommunityWorks Funds were established in 2011 to support the CommunityWorks Impact Plan implementation in the areas of Child Care, Land Use, and Workforce Development:

•NancyD.CastleCommunityWorksFund • Jerry&AnnetteJohnsCommunityWorksFund •Tony&MickiChulickCommunityWorksFund •Dr.GordonandJoanGrahamCommunityWorksFund •CastleBankCommunityWorksFund •BarbaraJ.RaumanFamilyCommunityWorksFund

The following Administrative Endowment Funds were established in 2011 to provide unrestricted operating support for the mission and services of the DeKalb County Community Foundation:

•DCCFLeadershipAdministrativeFund •Tony&MickiChulickCommunityLeadershipFund •NB&TCommunityFund •BobandMaryPritchardCommunityLeadershipFund •Charlie&PattyFosterCommunityLeadershipFund •KishwaukeeKiwanisClubCommunityLeadershipFund •Robert&NormaWildenradtCommunityLeadershipFund

This grassroots support demonstrates the power of philanthropy at all levels of giving!See pages 10-15 for a full list of CommunityWorks and Admisitrative Endowment Funds.

Thank youDeKalb County

andGrand Victoria Foundation!

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Youth Engaged in Philanthropy

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) enjoyed its third exciting year as a DCCF program. High school student participants in YEP learn leadership skills and the importance of philanthropy within and beyond their community. The youth met on a monthly basis and participated in a “Leadership Voyage” lead by DCCF Board Advisor, Tim Suter, and learned about the 40 Developmental Assets™, personality types, group consensus and grant making due diligence. YEP members participated in a variety of community activities including the Altrusa Spelling Bee, Ben Gordon Center Dodge Ball Tournament, community holiday gift wrapping, and programs and presentations with NIU. In the spring of 2012, ten organizations applied for YEP grants requesting a total of $18,736.00. The Youth were able to grant $12,186 to seven of these organizations thanks to the DeKalb County Youth Grantmakers Fund established in 2008 through the estate of Helen Bozivich and generous donations from several local private donors.

Conexion Comunidad Costumes for Rayitos del Sol and Mariachi Moderno Programs ................... $2,500DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau Rainbow Garden at Heritage Woods Assisted LivingCenter Partnering with VolunTEEN Program .......................................................................... $1,299Kishwaukee Family YMCA Summer Day Camp ............................................................................... $1,650Dreamers Theatre Group Licensing and Scripts .............................................................................. $1,020 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Academy Fruit and Vegetable Garden for New Hope Food Pantry ................................................................................................................. $1,750 Hope Haven Summer Family Outings and Activities Program ......................................................... $2,467Boy Scouts of America, Troop 2810 Instruments for Children ......................................................... $1,500

“YEP provides high school students a meaningful opportunity to learn firsthand about issues and programs impacting youth in their own community. I’m delighted my daughter has been a part of this valuable program.” – Tim Suter, DCCF Board Adviser to YEP and Parent of YEP member

“The YEP grant helped to cultivate a philanthropic spirit which can have a positive influence on [the children’s] self esteem and provide the means for continuing to give back to the community”. –Brenda Donley, Director of New Hope Academy

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Esli Avalos, DeKalbChristin Bothe, DeKalbJessica Briscoe, SycamoreAlison Buick, SycamoreKristen Clark, Hinckley Big RockMark Dubrick, DeKalbMaddie Dwyer, Sycamore– Vice ChairKevin Dwyer, SycamoreDavid Emmert, SycamoreAlexa Farris, SycamoreJohnny Farris, SycamoreEric Garcia, Genoa-KingstonAlyssa Hepker, SycamoreCaleb Hudson, Cornerstone ChristianDustin King, Sycamore

“YEP has enabled me to directly impact our community. Thanks to YEP, I am a stronger leader and philanthropist for life.” –Joey Thompson, YEP Grantmaking Chair

Kieley Leach, Sycamore–SecretaryAlicia McConnell, Sycamore– Activities ChairErin McGaughey, DeKalbKate Newman, DeKalbGlen Oikle, DeKalb and KECIsaac Parra, SycamoreNicole Pearcy, SycamoreRyan Schultz, DeKalbLily Simpson, SycamoreMark Stice, SycamoreMadeline Suter, DeKalbJoseph Thompson, Sycamore– Grantmaking ChairKatie Thurlby, Genoa-KingstonRachel Torres, DeKalbKeri Treml, Sycamore–Chair

Thirty students from six DeKalb County schools conducted the YEP program for 2011-2012:

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New Hope AcademyYEP granted New Hope Academy $3,750 in 2011 and 2012 for vegetable plants and gardening tools to start and continue a youth-led vegetable garden project. With 2011’s harvest, 70 youth and their families served more than 200 families monthly and contributed produce to the community through New Hope Church Food Pantry, Hope Haven, and local nursing homes.

“The youth have studied the entire growing process …from beginning to end and have gained many valuable assets from their practical applications and experiences. Their leadership skills have improved tremendously because they initiated, planned and implemented the planting, maintenance, harvest and distribution schedules of the vegetables” observed Brenda Donley, Director and Founder of New Hope Academy.

“The program represents what YEP is about. We have helped them start and grow a garden that serves a lot of people. Just as they have grown, so has YEP”. YEP Grantmaking Chair Joey Thompson stated.

Rayitos del Sol, Mariachi Moderno Costumes are essential to any performance. Conexion Communidad’s Rayitos del Sol and Mariachi Moderno programs use mariachi music to teach youth cultural heritage and community pride. Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) has supported costumes for the programs since their inception. The groups have been growing in size and popularity and have had over fifty performances since 2010. The costumes are put to good use by generations of young students. Older students in Mariachi Moderno act as mentors and teach younger members music skills. The program brings together families and community members to support youth and learn about aspects of Latino culture. Aside from promoting cultural awareness, youth ranging in age from kindergarten to high school gain experience in leadership development and philanthropy (https://www.facebook.com/ConexionDeKalb?sk=wall).

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy–Grants in Action

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4. Choose a Type of FundWe offer a variety of funds that are flexible to meet our donors’ different charitable interests:

Undesignated Funds offer the broadest giving option, allowing grants to be made to wherever our board and professional staff determines our community’s needs are the greatest Field-of-Interest Funds create grants that meet needs in a particular field or geographic area that is of interest to you Donor-Advised Funds enable you to recommend specific eligible organizations to receive grants Scholarship Funds enable students to pursue academic goals. You may define guidelines for candidacy, the advisory committee, the school and the award itself. Designated Funds let you support specific organizations while we make sure that grants to these groups remain relevant over time and responsive to changing circumstances Organizational Endowment Funds are established by nonprofit organizations to provide income to them. We handle all administrative and investment responsibilities, freeing the organization to pursue its charitable mission.

How Do I Create a Fund at the DCCF?

1. Decide When to GiveYou can create your fund now, establish it in your will, or through a trust arrangement that benefits your family as well as charity. 2. Decide What to GiveAlmost any kind of asset can be used to start your fund, such as cash, publicly traded securities, closely held stock, real estate, life insurance, and tangible personal property.

3. Choose the Name for Your FundMost of our funds are named for the donor or the donor’s family, or as a memorial to someone special.

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Statement of Financial Activities

REVENUE AND SUPPORT: Contributions $ 3,288,314 $ 1,188,757 Investment income 461,348 97,906 Realized gain(loss) on sale of investments 259,075 977,553 Unrealized gain(loss) on investments (1,665,669) 1,642,888 Other revenue 23,607 25,698 Total revenue and support $ 2,366,675 $ 4,232,802 EXPENSES: Program services $ 1,045,791 $ 1,114,927 Supporting services-Management and general 172,016 177,899 Fundraising expenses 54,482 51,812Total expenses $ 1,272,289 $ 1,344,638 Net Change in All Funds 1,094,386 2,888,164 Change in Agency Endowment Funds (72,089) (883,124) Change in Net Assets 1,022,297 2,005,040Net Assets - BEGINNING OF YEAR 26,003,809 23,998,769Net Assets - END OF YEAR $ 27,026,106 $ 26,003,809

The Finance Committee of the Foundation Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the investment of our assets. The names of investment managers and fees charged are available upon request from our office. Full audited financial statements and our IRS Form 990 are also available in the Foundation office.

20102011

At a Glance

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Net Asset Growth

Value of assets, 12-31-11 $27 million

Number of separate funds 246

Grants awarded during 2011 $934,784

Grants awarded since 1993 $13.7 million

$15,609,797

$12,340,677

$16,021,911

$17,815,280

$19,072,406

$23,255,965

$24,281,569

$19,294,384

$23,998,769

$26,003,809

$27,026,106

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2011 saw the retirement of Board Members Brad Brown, Joe Bussone, Evelina Cichy, Peter Dell and Mariam Wassmann. We thank them for their service. We welcome Kevin Fuss, Alethia Hummel, Charles McCormick, Penny Rosenow and Beth White who joined us in early 2012.

A Note of Thanks: Special acknowledgement to Trittenhaus Design and Castle PrinTech for the production of this Annual Report. Thanks also to Womack Photography and Kyler Photography.

Left to Right:Dan Templin, Executive DirectorAnita Zurbrugg, Program DirectorBecky Zantout, Administrative Manager

Staff Who Served in 2011

Left to Right:Andrea Litewski, Community Initiatives InternElaine Suarez, Community Initiatives InternDeanna Cada, Program DirectorAlison Harris, Administrative Manager

Beth WhiteWaterman

Kevin FussDeKalb

Penny RosenowDeKalb

Charles McCormickSycamore

Alethia HummelSandwich

Incoming Board Members

Current Staff

Board of Directors

Marcy BillingtonKingston

Larry D. BollesDeKalb

Bradley BrownDeKalb

Kevin BuickSycamore

Joseph V. BussoneSycamore

Evelina J. CichyDeKalb

Peter DellSandwich

Tim DunlopDeKalb

Patricia FosterShabbona

Kristina GarciaSycamore

Marcia GoodrichDeKalb

Lana HainesKingston

Donna LarsonSycamore

Dean LundeenSomonauk

Tom MatyaDeKalb

Kevin McArtorMalta

Mary PritchardHinckley

Frank RobertsDeKalb

Tim SuterDeKalb

Donna TurnerKingston

Mariam WassmannWaterman

Growing Philanthropy for the Future Meeting Needs Today Preserving a Rich History

2600 DeKalb AvenueSycamore, IL 60178815-748-5383dekalbccf.org

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