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 slogan is “For Good. For Ever.” An amazing number of partnerships converged in 2012 that truly exemplify that slogan.

Highlights include:Endowments & Donor Services – With 19 new charitable funds and over $7 million in contributions, 2012 was a record year for the Foundation in terms of asset development! Contributions from nearly 200 donors toward the renovation of our new permanent home in the historic Sycamore Train Depot demonstrated a broad base of support for our mission. We are grateful to the Friends of the Community Foundation committee, chaired by Mike Cullen and Suzanne Juday, for leading the fund development. We also had two unique new Funds begin toward the end of 2012. The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation, a private foundation in existence since the 1940’s to support music education and performance, converted its operations to a Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation. The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund will exist in perpetuity and continue to make its namesake proud. Finally, Tom Warren, a retired farmer in Somonauk, created the Thomas Warren and Friends Fund, a Donor Advised Fund that allows him and his friends to support causes important to them. His donation of farmland is a unique model for other landowners to consider for creating a charitable fund that fuels their philanthropy.

Stewardship – Long-time board members Tom Matya and Mary Pritchard rotated off the board after making significant contributions to our mission. Joining our leadership starting in 2013 is Amie Carey. 2012 also brought about growth in our staff composition. We created a fourth full-time position, Grants and Community Initiatives Manager, to help administer the many grant programs and community initiatives we participate in. Becky Zantout, already on staff, was selected to fill this inaugural position.

Grantmaking – We made distributions from our various charitable funds totaling nearly $1 million. The year 2012 should be the last lagging effect of the 2008 recession on our fund payouts. We are proud of the fact that we had a record level distribution during the heart of the recession in 2008 and 2009. We are committed to

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continuing to meet needs throughout DeKalb County thanks to endowed funds established by private donors. 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. YEP youth led the way to innovation at the Community Foundation by writing and receiving a grant from Horizons Unlimited Foundation to introduce an on-line grant application and management system – starting with YEP grants early in 2014!

Community Initiatives – The highlight of progress in 2012 in our CommunityWorks initiative was in the Land Use arena. Our Land Use Committee worked with the DeKalb County Storm Water Management Committee and DeKalb County Government in securing a grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to conduct watershed planning in DeKalb County. This planning process, which has yielded a broad base of support from many stakeholders, will provide important data to inform effective land use development decisions in the years ahead. Finally, we worked with a terrific Steering Committee to officially launch the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership – a membership-based network of partners within the nonprofit sector serving DeKalb County.

Our donors, grantees, and community partners continue to demonstrate how philanthropy thrives in DeKalb County! 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!

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

NET ASSET GROWTH

$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

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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$35,021,507

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Revenues And Support Contributions $6,707,774Investment income 496,141Realized loss on sale of investments (47,045)Unrealized gain on investment 1,920,517Other revenue 22,032Administrative fees 22,992Total revenues and support $9,122,411

ExpensesProgram services $880,021Supporting services Management and general 186,220 Fundraising 60,769Total expenses $1,127,010

Change in Net Assets 7,995,401

NET ASSETS – BEGINNING OF YEAR 27,026,106

NET ASSETS – END OF YEAR $35,021,507

as of December 31, 2012

The Finance Committee of the Foundation Board of Directors oversees the investment of our assets as well as expenses. The following information is available upon request from our office: names of investment managers and fees charged; full audited financial statements; IRS Form 990; governing documents; and conflict of interest policy.

AT A GLANCE

Value of assets, 12-31-12 $35 million 5

$927,294

$787,402

$816,347

$832,473

$1,002,867

$1,203,930

$1,267,058

$1,229,713

$997,849

$934,784

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$793,151

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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND AGENCY FUND DISTRIBUTIONS

Number of separate funds 265

Grants awarded during 2012 $793,151

Grants awarded since 1993 $14.5 million

Matching donor intent with community needs is one of our key roles! We make charitable distributions from a variety of funds and through many mechanisms: Grants, Scholarships, Agency Fund Distributions, and Payouts that support the Administrative Coordination of community initiatives of the Foundation are summarized on this page.

Community Needs Grants $22,796 $73,177 $82,331 $97,065 $275,369 CommunityWorks Grants 17,600 1,713 9,550 28,863 Designated Fund Payout 75,208 33,345 95,079 203,633 Donor Advised Fund Payout 1,900 16,706 2,971 3,295 24,872 Opportunity 1,500 4,910 2,200 8,610 Pass-Thru 35,356 47,782 33,200 116,338 Scholarship 65,610 65,610 Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants 5,020 2,467 2,079 2,949 12,515

Total of all Grant Programs $735,809

Agency Fund Distributions $48,386 $8,956 $57,342

CommunityWorks, DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, and DeKalb County Community Foundation Administration Distributions $107,262 $107,262

Grand Total $65,072 $390,088 $235,115 $210,138 $900,413

Charitable Distribution Type Grand TotalHealth & Human Services

EducationCommunity Dev. & Civic Affairs

Arts & Culture

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DISTRIBUTING PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES

Grants & Scholarships

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

Undesignated Funds 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 These funds create grants that meet needs in a particular field or geographic area that is of interest to you. Donor-Advised Funds Donor-advised funds enable you to recommend specific eligible organizations to receive grants. Scholarship Funds Scholarship funds enable students to pursue academic goals. You may define guidelines for candidacy, the advisory committee, the school and the field of study. Designated Funds These 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 (Agency) Endowment Funds 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 generate 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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In November 2011, the DCCF took title to the historic Sycamore Train Depot, to serve as its permanent home. The skill and dedication of Sharp Architects, Inc.; Swedberg and Associates, Inc; and Russ Smith Construction, LLC resulted in a solid and elegant finished building. The DCCF officially began operating out of the Depot in October of 2012.

This new home represents a significant milestone in the history of the DeKalb County Community Foundation as it approaches its 20 year anniversary. Operating out of the Depot significantly increases the visibility, awareness, and donor confidence in the permanency of the Community Foundation.

As a catalyst to further grow the practice and effectiveness of philanthropy in DeKalb County, the Depot location better positions the DCCF to:l serve additional donorsl increase grantmaking to nonprofit and community organizations throughout the Countyl convene and offer leadership resources around important community issues

In late November, 2012, the DCCF hosted a special Open House and Dedication for current and former Board Members and staff of the Community Foundation, donors who have established Funds at the Community Foundation, and friends who support the mission of the Foundation, especially through the renovation

ALL ABOARD! SYCAMORE’S HISTORIC DEPOT COMES ALIVE!

of the Depot. Following a Prayer of Dedication for the work of the Foundation and the Depot, the special night’s program reflected on the past, celebrated the present, and looked to the future of the DCCF. Clint Cargile, a local author, wrote a book about the history of the Depot and the railroad’s significance to Sycamore and the region. His research has been a great addition to the story of the Depot as we write a new chapter together.

Operating out of a historically significant building that reflects the Spirit of Philanthropy in DeKalb County, our Board and Staff re-commit ourselves to our mission and vision.

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bEfORE ANd AfTER

Original Ticket Window Restored Ticket Window

Board Room

Reception Area

Staff Office

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DEPOT DONORS

$100,000 +Doug & Lynn RobertsNB&T

$50,000 - $99,999Kish Health SystemDave & Suzanne Juday

$25,000 - $49,999Yvonne JohnsonAnonymousJohn & Mike Larson in memory of Mary LarsonIDEAL FoundationCurran Family

$10,000 - $24,999Bob & Norma WildenradtJoe & Evelyn BussoneAnonymous in memory of Thomas and Nancy RobertsRonald G. KleinNorthern Rehab & Sports Medicine

George E. & Betty B. Dutton FoundationBarbara RaumanRichard O. RyanSchelkopf FamilyThe Suter CompanySoft Water CitySherrie & Terry Martin

$5,000 - $9,999Carol QuinnBill NicklasBob & Mary PritchardMike & Pat CullenDaniel & Kristal TemplinGeorge & Janie SuterCastle BankAnderson Funeral Home, Ltd./ Dick & Candy AndersonKeith L. FosterJohn Henry & Mary-Glynn BoiesThomas & Joan FenstermakerSycamore CharitiesJohn & Robin RobertsRon & Nancy ProeselRuss Smith Construction

$2,500 - $4,999Ken Keleher FamilyKevin & Marcy BuickSteve & Pat FaivreAmerican Midwest BankKenneth Wooten & Margaret Wylde in memory of Rozine Christine Wylde

$1,000 - $2,499John & Jane OvitzJerry & Ging SmithDean & Cynthia LundeenFriends of the Community Foundation - Train Silent AuctionJohn D. & Jane Leifheit Charitable FoundationRoger & Ginny Carlson, Daniel & Leslie Macquire, Ewa TrecartinCHIPS - Citizens Helping in the Preservation of Sycamore - in memory of Marjorie DanielsonSchmitt Family in memory of Ed SchmittTom & Karen MatyaHarold Engh, Jr.Lou Jean MoyerDonald MackCharles & Jennifer McCormickIllinois Community Credit UnionSycamore Park DistrictKathy SiebrassePeter & Char JohnsonElizabeth Hampa in memory of Sycamore Depot Station Agent Martin J. HampaTaxco Restaurant/Jesus RomeroJohn R. & Barbara M. NelsonCrum-Halsted Agency, Inc.Lynne WaldelandDr. Larry D. Bolles

Gordon & Lucile MelmsBill & Jennifer CummingsBen, Valerie, & Evy BingleSteve & Michele GlasgowBill Lloyd LandscapingCarol Orr

$999 and underAnita Zurbrugg in memory of Joyce and Joseph P. FaivreTom & Sue ChoiceMichael & Lana HainesSteve & Evelina CichyMary E. FaivreCarolyn FaivreRoger & Vickie FaivreVillage of WatermanDorothy GoodrichShaw MediaPhyllis DohertyWesley & Marcia WilsonAbraham & Elizabeth BassAndrew D. Mitchell Assembly #0215 - Knights of ColumbusCharlie & Patty FosterDon & Marcy BillingtonKevin & Kellie FussNicholas NoeDan & Lisa GudmunsonEdward & Debra RosenowSisler’s IceGerald & Mary Lynn McArtorJamie & Kristen WalterRiley OnckenJohnson FarmsLynn JohnsonPenny RosenowTyrone & Donna TurnerCharles RoseKristi Misic

The Community Foundation thanks the many contributors who made it possible to put the Depot back into use to benefit all of DeKalb County. Special thanks go to Auto Meter Products, Inc., the City of Sycamore, and Doug and Lynn Roberts for having the vision and commitment to give new life to the Depot. We are proud that, with the help of so many contributors, we were able to renovate and move the DCCF into the Depot without reducing the Foundation’s important grantmaking to organizations throughout DeKalb County.

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Blackhawk Moving & StorageJeff & Mary Lu StrackJoseph & Marit FaivreJason & Angela NicolPhilip & Mary Lou EubanksJames & Sandra PlesciaBeth WhiteJack & Marcia GoodrichCindy Capek & Ed HarveyKar Fre FlowersHerb & Linda HoldermanDon & Donna KiesoMark & Sarah HildeGary & Mary WaightBernard & Maureen LooneyMary BellJim & Gale HornCarol WestlakeSara DavisEdward & Nancy ArndtTom & Julie WeberFrank & Marilyn BazeliDean CoppleCurtis & Karen LangJames & Sandra QuiramBob Kyler ExcavatingGene & Nancy MillerM. Nadine ZimmermanFrank & Susan RobertsDenise WeinmannBrown Law GroupKurt & Jeanine ThurmaierRichard & Barbara HollandBeverly LaneDr. Rudolf & Ingeborg BisanzDonald MosherHoward Warber & Donna MilburnWilliam & Julenne DaveyJohn & Donna DunnJim & Paula BrynerTom & Laurie Sodaro

Beatrice BueMary WillisGeorge & Rita AndersonCharles & Diane BechleVirginia Poust WirsingCheryl HessTim & Jennifer WeissSharon SkalaDon & Mary RichgelsRonald & Genevieve MaurerJohn MarzoloAveril SchreiberKishwaukee Kiwanis ClubJerry & Sandra BusbyMichael & Lynette RajterowskiGordon & Virginia RasmussenA. Forrest & Joyce TroyerJames & Margaret BridgeRuby JensenLeroy & Margaret GreathouseJerrold & Carol ZarRon & Leticia CeruttiJune WagleyViolet TewksburyLoyd & Helen BeamishElizabeth SauberFranklin’s Frames and ArtMiles TischhauserJean TotmanBarbara YusumasTrittenhaus Design

Named ContributionsFIRST FLOORBoard Room NB&TReception Area in honor of Joe BussoneTicket Office Yvonne A. Johnson and Family

Freight Room Kitchenette in memory of Mary Siler LarsonFreight Room Foyer Bob & Norma WildenradtBoard Room Table & Chairs in memory of Mark Joseph BussoneFreight Room Window Treatments Schelkopf FamilySycamore Train Depot History Display Ronald G. KleinDonor Recognition Display Northern Rehab Physical Therapy SpecialistsOriginal Ticket Window Sherrie & Terry Martin FamilyDCCF Display George E. & Betty B. Dutton FoundationStairway Richard O. RyanBoard Room Service Counter in honor of Dr. John W. Ovitz, Jr. given by Yvonne JohnsonRustic Door Carol QuinnDrinking Fountain Alcove Keith L. Foster, Attorney at Law

SECOND FLOORConference Room Kish Health SystemStaff Office Curran FamilyFile & IT Room Barbara J. RaumanRefreshment Center Anderson Funeral Home/Dick & Candy AndersonLandscaping Soft Water City, Inc.

Exterior Sign The Suter CompanyExecutive Director Office Meeting Table & Chairs Yvonne JohnsonUpstairs Refrigerator Dan KenneyUpstairs Microwave Brandon & Cara JavonovichFreight Room Microwave Yvonne JohnsonFreight Room Podium Curt & Kathy CountrymanFreight Room Chair Racks Yvonne JohnsonExterior light globes Yvonne JohnsonFreight Room Portable Coat Rack Yvonne Johnson

Remaining Naming OpportunitiesFreight Room Chairs $12,000Freight Room Tables $10,000Board Room Refreshment Center $7,500Staff Office & Work Center #2 (East) $35,000Staff Office #3 $25,000Second Floor Foyer $7,500

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The Freight Room…a gathering place for dialogue, learning, and solutions…is available to nonprofits, community groups, and businesses to rent for meetings, trainings, workshops, and fundraising events.

Hold your next event here and enjoy the historic surroundings in a comfortable setting. For groups up to 100 people, the room includes audio/visual support, internet (wifi) access, and serving area for refreshments. Contact Barb King (barb@dekalbccf.org or (815) 748-5383 at the Foundation to learn more and book an event.Tables and chairs can be configured a variety of

ways.The sound and projector system keeps groups engaged during presentations.

Enjoy the warm atmosphere of The Freight Room during social gatherings.

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The DCCF Board formalized its commitment to community leadership and proactive grantmaking by allocating $12,000 in 2012 to launch and coordinate the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP). DCNP was created out of a dedicated consortium of established local nonprofit organizations and resource providers who support them. DCNP is a membership-based network of partners serving DeKalb County who fund, help coordinate and are supportive of the efforts of DeKalb County’s nonprofit community. DCNP is designed to communicate, coordinate, and create programs and initiatives that raise the level of nonprofit program and organizational effectiveness and efficiency in fulfilling their individual and collective mission of making DeKalb County a great place to live, work and raise families. Member benefits include free workshops, access to discounts from participating local venders, and access to leveraging support and services.

Since its launch in March, 2012, DCNP • Created a 13-member steering committee composed of nonprofit agencies, providers and donors meeting at least monthly • Secured a $20,000 grant from the Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation to launch and promote DCNP• Established the DCNP Philanthropy Center at DeKalb Public Library• Created DCNP website: dekalbcountypartners.org• Co-sponsored monthly nonprofit events, including Nonprofit Day attended by 300+ administrators and staff, board members and supporters of the nonprofit community• Welcomed 34 inaugural DCNP members providing DCNP with $8,540 in supporting memberships• Distributed over 130 timely electronic DCNP announcements throughout the nonprofit community

DEKALB COUNTY NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP

Julie Youngquiest, Executive Vice President, Lawrence Hall Youth Services, Chicago shares her experiences in engaging board members with Ted Rosenow, Board President, Court Appointed Special Advocate and Ann Busse Tucker, Board President, Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra at a DCNP workshop.

During a DCNP sponsored workshop with Kishwaukee College Center for Business Development and Continuing Education, local nonprofit leaders share their interest and experience in increasing organizational lean efficiencies through a commitment to Administrative Value Stream Mapping.

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COMMUNITYWORKS

Early Care and EducationGoal To increase the quality, availability and affordability of child care in DeKalb County while increasing the support of the business community.

Results DCCF partnered with 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care to support a full time Quality Rating System (CRS) Specialist position. Grants for over the last four years have enabled early care and education programs to enhance the care they provide while at the same time receiving additional state funding that can be used to further enhance their programs. Since 2010, over $1 million has been received by programs in DeKalb County from leveraging DCCF’s funding. All eligible nonprofit centers in DeKalb County have achieved star ratings and the county is home to two of the six 4 Star rated child care centers in Illinois. DCCF’s 2012 $9,550 grant assisted 4-C to meet the increased need of consultation and training of DeKalb County’s nonprofit child care centers in preparation for Illinois’ redesigned Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Going forward, 4-C will be able to sustain the Specialist position without need for DCCF support.

CommunityWorks invests in DeKalb County by cultivating young learners, developing wise use of its natural resources and growing a proficient and skilled workforce. Twenty separate CommunityWorks endowment funds together generated $65,183 that was distributed in 2012 over the initiative areas of Child Care, Land Use and Workforce Development. DCCF Board Members Lana Haines and Kristina Garcia co-chair the CommunityWorks Steering Committee.

CommunityWorks funding supports a Quality Rating System (QRS) Specialist who works with classroom teachers to create a quality learning environment for young children.

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

Results DCCF has been working with middle school educators to promote sixteen specific “soft skills” identified as lacking in the emerging workforce. As a result, DCCF developed and copyrighted the Skills for a Successful Future Wheel and distributed it to area schools and programs impacting middle school youth. DCCF issued $3,900 in grants during 2012 to middle school programs in DeKalb County. Initial evaluation of the Learning for Life program promoting soft skills at Kishwaukee Education Consortium reported gains in a number of individual soft skills, which include academic, social, ethical and character development.

Rural landowners study watershed maps to identify stormwater and water quality issues at a workshop hosted at the Depot.

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.

Results The DeKalb County Stormwater Management Planning Committee has been working together with DCCF to identify opportunities to address flooding and stormwater management issues throughout DeKalb County. In 2012 DCCF partnered with DeKalb County in securing $58,615 from IEPA to conduct watershed planning in DeKalb County. CommunityWorks funds provided a $30,000 cash match along with local in-kind resources to fund this $115,000 stakeholder-driven project. The 18-month project, coordinated by a 10-member Watershed Steering Committee representing the watershed area is designed to address flooding and stormwater management issues in three sub-watersheds in western Kane County and east-central DeKalb County, encompassing the communities of Cortland, Maple Park and portions of Sycamore. DCCF’s primary role is to coordinate outreach opportunities within the community.

“Now, more than ever before in light of the many advances in technology, as employers and educators, we cannot lose sight of the importance of soft skills. These skills set us apart and solidify our relationships with the consumer.” – Elizabeth Hoppenworth, Director of Resident Services, DeKalb Area Retirement Center and CommunityWorks Workforce Development Committee Member

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Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) completed its fourth year as a DCCF initiative. High School youth from across DeKalb County participate in monthly meetings, leadership activities, and volunteer outreach to understand the need for philanthropy in DeKalb County. The youth are familiarized with the nonprofit sector and introduced to grant making. Through youth led meetings, the YEP committee learns to analyze grant applications and identify the potential impact on other youth in DeKalb County. YEP grants support projects and programs that implement the 40 Developmental Assets™ to grow more successful engaged youth in DeKalb County.

YOUTH ENGAGED IN PHILANTHROPY Hope Haven GrantYEP granted $2,467 to Hope Haven to allow homeless youth an opportunity to travel on summer outings to enhance their education, social and leadership skills, and family interactions. The grant was a perfect fit for YEP funding because it had a high level of impact on youth and promoted many of the 40 Developmental Assets™. Many of the youth affected by this grant would never have the opportunity to go on trips to places like the Brookfield Zoo or Discovery Center. It helps them think beyond their current circumstance and open their mind to new learning opportunities.

For a list of all YEP grants awarded in 2013 and more information about YEP, visit:DeKalbCCF.org/YEP.html

Robert Mitchell awards a YEP grant check to Angie Shaulis of Hope Haven at the YEP Grants Reception

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YEP Participants:33 DeKalb County Youth Participated in YEP in 2012-2013.

Delaney Bend, Indian CreekShekinah Bergmann, SycamoreAustin Bockman, SycamoreChristin Bothe, DeKalbLizzie Briscoe, DeKalbMichael Carlson, DeKalbNatalie Carlson, DeKalbDeaven Chase, DeKalbKara Chase, DeKalbMark Dubrick, DeKalbDavid Emmert, SycamoreAlexa Farris, SycamoreShania Gliesman, SycamoreEvan Guest, DeKalbMichael Hermes, SycamoreKatie Hoffman, Hinckley-Big Rock

“I appreciate how YEP directly includes students in the allocation process. Not only did I help my community, but now I understand what foundations are looking for and what to include in my scholarship applications for college.” – Shekinah Bergmann, Sycamore High School Senior

“My favorite part of YEP is the fact that I was able to have a voice in the way the community works.” – Nicholas Inocencio

Galen Hughes, Genoa-KingstonNicholas Inocencio, Aurora Central CatholicRenae Kurpius, Genoa-KingstonKelly Marshall, Genoa-KingstonErin McGaughey, DeKalbAdam Millburg, SycamoreRobert Mitchell, Cornerstone Christian AcademyAmanda Murray, Genoa-KingstonJohn Noreiko, DeKalbRyan Schultz, DeKalbBrian Steimel, DeKalbMark Stice, SycamoreMoriah Stice, SycamoreMaddie Suter, DeKalbKatie Thurlby, Genoa-KingstonMaddie White, SycamoreMonica York, DeKalb

“I enjoyed meeting new people and being involved with the community.” – Kelly Marshall

YEP members discuss decision-making and leadership at a YEP meeting

Christin Bothe and Erin McGaughey fill water cups while volunteering for the Sycamore Pumpkin Run - one of many outreach opportunities YEP offers

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GRANTS IN ACTIONIndian Creek School District Indian Creek School district is taking a stand against bullying and promoting healthy lifestyles for school students and adults across DeKalb County. The Community Foundation provided funding to help produce a four DVD set with supplemental materials to address bullying prevention, suicide prevention, respect for self and others, and toxic environments in the workplace. Dr. Pamela Rockwood, Superintendent of Indian Creek School District, explains her motivation for the project, “while there are materials that are in the market for each topic, there is not a professional development DVD and professional development guide that exists that is organized by age level for each of the topics.” The grant exemplifies the DCCF Board’s commitment to support projects that provide a county-wide benefit and that leverage the Foundation funding with support from multiple partners.

Filming the healthy lifestyles videos at Indian Creek Middle School with help from BarnesWest productions.

Live Healthy DeKalb CountyIn partnering with community leaders through the Live Healthy DeKalb County (LHDC) Initiative, DCCF is helping to create policy and environmental changes that promote healthy lifestyles and to make the healthy choice the easy choice in all of the places where people live, work and play. Through the end of 2012, DCCF granted $31,267 to projects supporting the Initiative’s two focus areas: (1) creating a walkable/bikeable community with safe family-friendly environments and (2) increasing the number of and access to community venues that offer healthy food and beverage choices. As part of the LHDC Community Leadership Team, DCCF helped to launch the DeKalb County Food Security Council composed of local food pantries, food providers and members of the community interested in increasing access to healthy food.

Cindy Capek, DeKalb, explains one of the new trail kiosks for area bike trails made possible as part of a $15,000 DCCF grant to benefit the Live Healthy DeKalb County initiative. Additional funds from the grant will be used to provide bike racks and to promote trail usage.

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AdventureWorks of DeKalb CountyA grant of $2,500 to AdventureWorks of DeKalb County supports its adventure therapy programs for at-risk youth in DeKalb County through the purchase of five canoes to be used by a group of youth ages 13 to 18. Before AdventureWorks was able to purchase canoes, paddling groups had to rent equipment and were limited by transportation and flexibility. Now, AdventureWorks is implementing a weekly paddling group. Patrick McMillion, Clinical Adventure Group Coordinator explained that canoeing and other outdoor adventures provide metaphors for real life situations. According to Lynette Spencer, AdventureWorks’ Director, the paddling group will teach trust in oneself and in others and good communication skills to the youth involved.

Ellwood House MuseumThe Ellwood House Museum is embarking on a capital campaign to better orient visitors to all properties of the Ellwood House Museum. The DCCF has committed to a multi-year community needs grant of $27,000 over three years to support the installation of a site orientation exhibit in the Visitor Center.

“I want our guests to view this new exhibit and understand the importance of the history that we preserve,” says Brian Reis, Ellwood House Association Director, “this includes an understanding of the historic structures on the estate, the family that built them, and the businesses that made it possible.” The community foundation recognized this project as a good use of grant funds because of its long term impact on the community. The exhibit will be developed and installed over the next two years with an opening reception planned for May of 2015.

Brian Reis, Director of the Ellwood House Association, and Agnes, Ellwood House intern, look at plans for a new site orientation exhibit.

Canoeing youth of AdventureWorks actively work as a team as they adjust to a variety of challenges

The Thomas Warren and Friends Fund, started by its namesake, was established in order to facilitate grants recommended by Tom and his committee of advisors. Warren is a retired farmer who lives in Somonauk, and a strong believer in community. His family roots go far back in Northern Illinois. “It has been a long term interest of mine to give back to the community as so many have done over the years”, stated Tom. “We would like to invite others to contribute to this Fund as a friend as we spend some time on the road less traveled”.

The Community Foundation is honored to be partnering with Tom and his friends to support the charitable organizations and causes important to them.

Recently, the Thomas Warren and Friends Fund at the DeKalb County Community Foundation presented a $10,000 check to Dave Baker, Executive Director of Open Door Rehabilitation Center. Baker comments, “This grant will be used to help fund the completion of a group home remodeling project that expands the capacity of a 4-person to a 7-person group home to meet the increasing demands in the upcoming admission of new residential consumers in addition to our existing consumers.”

This year Open Door celebrates its 50th anniversary serving 125 adults who have such developmental disabilities as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, autism, and other

THOMAS WARREN & FRIENDS FUND

Awarding a $10,000 grant from the Thomas Warren and Friends Fund to Open Door Rehabilitation Center are (left to right): Dan Templin, DCCF; Jay Rud; Dave Baker, Open Door; Christina Tuttle; and Brent Bish.

Tom Warren of Somonauk

disabilities. In addition to the 54 residential consumers (soon to be 58), Open Door also provides vocational services for an additional 12 consumers who live in apartments, and 59 who live in the community with family or foster parents.

Baker remarks, “Open Door was launched with the financial and community support of volunteers, organizations, and businesses. The Thomas Warren and Friends Fund is another example of community support which continues to enable our programs to thrive and to continue to meet the needs of persons with disabilities in our local communities.”Philanthropy is the giving of one’s time, talent, and/or treasure to help their fellow citizens and community. Donor advised funds are a wonderful way to enjoy tax benefits and the joy and fulfillment of giving to improve the lives of others. When we work together to meet the needs of DeKalb County residents, we exemplify what it means to be a community and can enhance the quality of life for us all.

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The slogan for The Wurlitzer Company at one time was….’the name that means Music to millions’. The Company began in the United States in 1856 and was primarily known for its production of premier pianos and organs – both pipe and electric. At one time Wurlitzer was the largest musical instrument company in the U.S. Perhaps you have a Wurlitzer piano in your home?

The company owned retail music stores in most major cities from the 1930’s through the 1980’s, with primary manufacturing locations in DeKalb, IL; North Tonawanda, NY; Cincinnati, OH; and West Germany. Although the company went out of business in the mid-1980’s, the Wurlitzer name has endured – currently owned by the Gibson Guitar Company.

The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation was established in the 1940’s by Farny and his wife Grace. Farny, who died in the early 1970’s, was the last family member involved with the company. The Foundation began with a mission and focus of providing financial assistance to further music education and performance. The majority of its grantees were in the mid-west, but some support went to other parts of the U.S.

The Board of Directors of the Wurlitzer Foundation consists of five long-standing members. In 2011 they began exploring ways to maintain the Foundation’s existence in perpetuity. This led to dialogue with the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the perfect solution. As of the end of 2012, the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation converted its operations to become a Donor Advised Fund within the Community Foundation. Private foundations often find many administrative benefits operating under the structure of a Community Foundation, while continuing to enjoy its grantmaking role in the community.

The Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund’s creation constituted a 15% increase in the Community Foundation’s total assets and will add about

FARNY R. WURLITZER FOUNDATION FINDS A PERMANENT HOME

25% to its annual grant and fund distribution total. Since Charlie and Mary Roberts began the DeKalb County Community Foundation in 1993, this is the single largest gift in the Foundation’s history. Another unique element of this partnership is that the Wurlitzer Foundation’s Board of Directors requested that their assets remain invested with the National Bank & Trust Company in Sycamore. The Community Foundation Board honored that request, allowing for a locally invested pool of assets for the Community Foundation that can grow with on-going contributions.

The Community Foundation is honored to keep the Wurlitzer name alive in DeKalb County by working with the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Board of Advisors to continue to ‘mean music to millions’ through its grant support of projects that are consistent with its original mission.

Farny R. Wurlitzer, circa 1950

Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Board of Advisors – Jane Ovitz, Frank Merrill, Harry Evans, George Buck, and Nancy Clemetsen

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Undesignated Endowment Funds Bothe Family Endowment FundJoseph & Robin Bothe Chris and Katherine Boulos Foundation FundStephen R. and Betty L. Brown Endowment FundJ.W. Buckner FundJerome and Blanche Cerny Undesignated FundCommunity Stewardship Fund in Memory of Charles C. RobertsCharlie Roberts & 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 and Development Association Endowment FundDeKalb County Community Endowment FundMarlin & Phyllis AndersonLarry & Nancy AppersonRuth & Allan Aves

DONORS Frank & Marilyn BazeliRudolf & Ingeborg BisanzColin & Deborah BoothJames & Joan BriscoeThomas & Sandra BrotckeJames & Karen BuckJerry & Sandra BusbyJohn & Nancy CastleMarlin & Marilyn ChaplinThomas & Susan ChoiceRobert Coleman & Cat GilfillenGloria CookRichard & Margaret CrowderWilliam & Julenne DaveyShirley DecorteDeKalb University Development CorporationGerald EdwardsJohn & Ann EngstromJoan & Thomas FenstermakerLisa FreemanNorman & Marion GilbertUmesh & Panna GoswamiDaniel & Karen HamingsonMarshall & Jennifer HayesRobert & Barbara HeimerdingerHerbert & Linda HoldermanGale & James HornKathleen HottIllinois Community Credit UnionLeonard & Elaine JohnsonReva JungstKar-Free Flowers Janice KinczewskiKishwaukee Family YMCAMichael Larson

Gregory Long & Lri NelsonPatrick & Karen ManningWilliam & Josephine MonatDouglas & Susan MooreLou Jean MoyerRichard Neubauer & Jennifer JohnsonNIU-Women’s Resource Center (WEC)June NordstromGreg & Mary Luan OlsonJoseph & Margaret PasterisStephen RollandDaryl & Paula RollandRobert & Linda RussellSusan RussellLinda SchwartzWilliam & Pauline ShearerIvan & Judith ShilsSiepert and Company LLP, CPA’sJames & Judith SislerRobb SmithCraig & Linda StevensonSycamore Family Sports Center, Inc. Roy TalbotJenny & Trevor Tomkins Richard & Carol UblRichard & Annabelle UnderwoodEstelle Von Zellen Mike & Judy WallaceTim & Jennifer WeissMichael & Anne WilliamsRussell & Betty WoodRoland & Gert WyldeVeterans of Foreign War, Inc. Lewis P. Schultz - Post #1486

George E. and Betty B. Dutton Undesignated FundNB&TEmergency Undesignated FundGordon and Lucy Melms FundOperational Fund (Non-Endowed)A and P Grain Systems, Inc.Helen AbbenRodney & Joyce AngottiArkay Analysis CompanyLawrence & Donna AsselbornMary BellJerry BemisColin & Deborah BoothJames & Paula BrynerJo BurkeJohn & Nancy CastleConexion ComunidadCrum-Halsted Agency, Inc.DeKalb County Estate Planning CouncilDeKalb County Regional Office of EducationFoster and Buick Law Group, LLCFoster’s Tax and Accounting, LLCHinckley-Big Rock School District #429Jerome & Jan DunbarGerald EdwardsJohn & Gwen FoxHerbert & Linda HoldermanBrandon & Cara Lynn Jovanovich David & Suzanne JudayClaude & Mildred Kaczmarek

*New fund started during 2012/2013

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Johns Family Donor Advised Fund E. T. and Jean Juday Donor Advised FundKeleher Family Endowment FundLarson Family FundKarsten Larson Fund*To provide grants to non-profit and community organizations as recommended by former YEP Chair Karsten Larson.Karsten Larson W. Bruce Lincoln Memorial FundRobert and Phyllis Miller Family FundBill and Bonnie Mullins Family Endowment FundMarjorie A. Nelson Memorial FundPromise/ El Fondo De La Promesa FundJerry and Ging Smith Family FundFrancis and Marjory Stroup Community Endowment FundSycamore Containers Advised FundMary Uscian Health Access Endowment Fund*To facilitate the charitable interests of the advisory committee in meeting the needs of medically underserved communities.First Congregational Church of Christ DeKalbCarl Janas & Jeanne Harris Katherine Kennedy-Kartheiser Paul & Mary Keller

DeKalb County Youth Grantmakers FundAnonymousCada Pools and Spas, Inc.Deanna & Brian Cada DeKalb Rotary ClubJoan & Thomas Fenstermaker David & Suzanne Juday Ronald Klein Out On A WhimEdward & Ann Thompson Janet Hack Animal Welfare Endowment FundRonald and Karen Klein Endowment FundRowland & Lucile Matteson Conservation and Wildlife FundRowland and Lucile Matteson Elderly Assistance FundKenneth and Helen O’Kane FundThe September 11 FundCharles and Ruth Townsend Family FundFarny R. Wurlitzer Fund

Dan & Maylan KenneyJanice KinczewkiJeff & Mary Fleming KowalskiBeverley LaneNB&TLaw Office of Charles G. RoseRonald & Barbara PearsonResource BankCharles W. Otto Undesignated FundNB&TCharles and Mary Roberts Family Endowment FundEdward and Bonita Seymour FundSally Stevens Community FundSally Stevens Albert Kerby and Helene Tink FundKerby & Helene Tink Richard and Carol Ubl FundRodney A. and Dorothy Thiele Wright Fund

Donor AdvisedMichael C. Brown Memorial Endowment FundCurran Family Endowment FundJim Dionisopoulos and Tana Knetsch Fund*To facilitate the charitable interests of the donors.James Dionisopoulos & Tana Knetsch Horizons Unlimited Castle Advised FundThomas A. Hulseberg FundMary & John Bredlau Barbara Hulseberg

David & Vickie Klick Steven & Jane Lux James & Mary Maragos Barbara Morris Nicholas Noe Nicholas Santangelo Sycamore Family Sports Center, Inc.Mark Uscian Elizabeth Virta Mary Uscian Health Care Impact FundMark Uscian Thomas Warren and Friends Fund*To facilitate the charitable interests of the donor and his committee of advisors.Thomas Warren Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund*The Board of Advisors from the former Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation recommend grants to support music and music education.Farny R. Wurlitzer FoundationDavid A. Wirsing Community Endowment FundPatricia Woodstrup Family Endowment FundRaymond Larsen Donor Advised Fund

Field of InterestCharter Grove Grange #1843 FundClifford and Marjorie Danielson FundJane Danielson Anne Pick Barbara Young Daycare for Children in DeKalb County FundEstate of Charlie & Mary Roberts

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Field of Interest – Community WorksWilliam H. and Mary M. Awalt CommunityWorks FundCastle Bank CommunityWorks FundNancy D. Castle CommunityWorks FundTony and Micki Chulick CommunityWorks FundTodd A. Curtis, DDS MS, Ltd.Cinco de Mayo CommunityWorks FundCommunityWorks FundKenneth & Jane Dargatz Susan & John Prendergast Thomas & Laurie Sodaro Patricia Vary CommunityWorks Leadership Endowment FundCurran CommunityWorks Endowment FundSteven and Patricia Faivre CommunityWorks FundDr. Gordon and Joan Graham CommunityWorks FundLana and Michael Haines CommunityWorks Endowment FundJerry and Annette Johns CommunityWorks Fund

Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club CommunityWorks Endowment FundKishwaukee Kiwanis Club in honor of 2012 Service & Leadership Award recipient Ken DoublerKen & Sue DoublerKaren Lee Klein CommunityWorks Endowment FundMichael Klein Bill and Bonnie Mullins Community-Works Endowment FundHoward and Martha Mullins Memorial CommunityWorks Endowment FundNorthern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine CommunityWorks FundRobert and Mary Pritchard CommunityWorks Endowment FundBarbara J. Rauman Family CommunityWorks FundDaniel and Kristal Templin CommunityWorks Endowment FundLana & Michael Haines

Donor DesignatedAdministrative Endowment FundAnonymousJuanita Challgren James Dionisopoulos & Tana Knetsch Robert & Barbara Heimerdinger Howard Larson Terry & Sherrie Martin Carol Orr James & Sandra Quiram Lynne King Roberts Del Schafer

Sycamore Family Sports Center, Inc.Aikins Theatre Arts Award FundJohn & Janet Yount Adra W. Baker Gallagher FundJ. Barr Designated Endowment FundBertram Animal Shelter Endowment FundJohn G. Boyle Oak Crest Scholarship FundLillian S. Boynton Library Book Endowment FundLillian S. Boynton Memorial FundJoseph and Evelyn Bussone Endowment FundChildren’s Learning Center FundAnonymousTony and Micki Chulick Community Leadership FundTodd A. Curtis, DDS MS, Ltd.Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) FundNoel & Margaret Allison AnonymousFrank & Marilyn Bazeli Nancy Castle Erboe & Associates, CPA’sHenry & Cynthia Gerdes John & Elaine Goodwin Illinois Action for ChildrenBetty Johnson Shakuntala Kumar & Ritu Khanderia M. Morrison Barbara Rauman Jennifer Sparrow Daniel & Kristal Templin

Alfonzo & Brazilian Thurman Estelle Von Zellen Darlene Webb Pamela Wicking & John Ireland Court Appointed Special Advocate Endowment (CASA) FundCoveny and Whalen Family Endowment FundAnna Marie Coveny Timothy & Beverly O’Shaughnessy Greg Taylor DeKalb Area Women’s Center Endowment FundM. Joan Popp DeKalb Bicentennial FundDeKalb County 4-H Foundation FundDCCF Leadership Administrative FundJoan Helen & Thomas Hancock Anita Zurbrugg DeKalb County Excellence in Education Award FundLarry & Stephanie Forsberg Carol & Russell Heck Yvonne Johnson DeKalb Leadership Academy Community FundTim Dunlop Administrative Endowment FundEllwood House Museum FundPatricia Carmichael Jacqueline Eckhardt Jerry & Annette Johns NIU-Department of Biological ScienceFrederick & Nancy Peltz

*New fund started during 2012/2013

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Brian Reis & Mary LaClair Ruth Rolf DiAnne Schmitt Floyd Flowers Family Service Agency Endowment FundHarriett Flowers Charlie and Patty Foster Community Leadership FundPatricia & Charles Foster Milo and Elizabeth George FundJoseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center FundThe Growing Place, Inc. Endowment FundAnonymousDavid E. Hall Memorial Endowment FundWalter E. Hauswald Science Education Endowment FundHope Haven Endowment FundAnonymousHowey-Guilinger Memorial Endowment FundIndian Creek Education Foundation Endowment FundCarol & Russell Heck Vera John Endowment FundRoland & Gert Wylde Joiner History Room Endowment FundJoiner History RoomRichard & Kathleen Katz Anne Pick

Alex Kelm Memorial Endowment FundAnonymousBernice Kendall Memorial FundNana & William Naden Kermit and Bernice Kirkus FundKishwaukee College Horticulture FundKishwaukee Kiwanis Club Community Leadership FundKishwaukee Symphony Orchestra FundJerry & Annette Johns Kishwaukee Symphony AssociatesAnn & James Tucker Kishwaukee United Way Endowment FundLarry & Nancy Apperson Bridget Carlson Castle Bank-DeKalbMatt Duffy Renee & Brian Ellingson David & Sharon Emanuelson Michelle Emmett Terri Forbes Darci Freidlund Kayte & Brody Hamel Illinois Community Credit UnionKishwaukee United WayKiwanis Club of SycamoreDavid & Nancy Leifheit Dawn & Brett Littlefield Resource BankAlyson Short Daniel & Kristal Templin Anita Zurbrugg

Robert and Mary Krupp Donor Designated FundVirginia Larsen FundRowland and Lucile Matteson Kishwaukee College FundMidwest Museum of Natural History Endowment FundSteve and Janice Milner FundBill & Bonnie Mullins Administrative Endowment FundNB&T Community FundNIU Hillel FundNIU-Literacy Clinic Endowment FundWilliam & Barbara Abromitis Ann Marie Babich Barnes & Noble BooksellerBoys CollegeMichael & Karen Blaha Jeffrey & Brandi Casey James Cohen Richard Egel FundincoJerry & Annette Johns Richard & Kathleen Katz John & Maria McClurkin Roger & Mary Ellen Sanders Thomas & Michele Simpson Norman & Carolyn Stahl Laurel Stokke Three Initials, Inc. DBA Culvers of SycamoreRichard Vacca Marilyn Walach

Northern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine DCCF Administrative FundOak Crest Good Samaritan Endowment FundBob and Mary Pritchard Community Leadership FundElizabeth Bradt Reed Memorial Endowment FundJohn and Betty Roberts Community Foundation Administrative FundCharles & Cristine Roberts Frank & Susan Roberts Thomas Roberts & Teresa Grosch Ryan Family Education Endowment FundJerry Smith Community Foundation FundSycamore Public Library Community FundSycamore United FundTAILS Endowment FundRaymond Tourville Illinois Foreign Language Teacher FundRobert and Norma Wildenradt Community Leadership FundGuyla Winebrener Oak Crest Scholarship FundGuyla Winebrener EstateVoluntary Action Center Fund

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AgencyAltrusa Club & Daily Chronicle Literacy FundBen Gordon Center Foundation FundDeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. Endowment FundMilford Clausen Ann Koski Kathleen Koski Kevin Koski Lauri Koski DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc.DeKalb Barb Boosters Endowment FundDeKalb County Forest Preserve Endowment FundDeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Endowment FundDeKalb County Nursing Home FoundationMs. Mary Joanne BurrowsMr. & Mrs. Clarence CasellaMr. & Mrs. Arnold L. ClarkeMr. & Mrs. Bob DiedrichMs. Mary R. DittmanMr. & Mrs. Frank E. Engel

Ms. Dolores GallagherMr. & Mrs. Norman S. GilbertMr. & Mrs. Robert G. HadleyMs. Joan HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Raymond L. LarsonMr. & Mrs. Orrin Merritt, IIIMr. & Mrs. Joseph PasterisMs. Linda L. PoolMrs. Mariann H. RiippiMr. & Mrs. Roland P. SchreiberDr. & Mrs. Ivan H. ShilsMr. & Mrs. Larry R. SillMr. & Mrs. George SmithVillage of WatermanMr. Donald C. WhitmoreDeKalb Education Foundation FundDeKalb First United Methodist Church FundFirst United Methodist FoundationDiAnne Schmitt DeKalb Park District Endowment FundDeKalb Park DistrictDeKalb Public Library Endowment FundVincent & Patricia McMahon Beverly Pigott Gurler Heritage Association Endowment FundJacob Haish Memorial Hospital Endowment FundSheila Ary Kishwaukee Family YMCA Endowment Fund

North Grove School Preservation Fund in Memory of Kenneth MarshPatsy & William Lundberg Open Door Founder’s FundOpportunity House Endowment FundOpportunity House, Inc.RAMP Endowment Fund to benefit people with disabilities in DeKalb CountySandwich Fair Association FundRichard & Holly Anderson Sandwich Fair Association, Inc.Brian & Brittany Eberle Sherry Fox Kenneth & Charlotte Tyrrell Somonauk Education Foundation Endowment FundSomonauk Education FoundationStage Coach Players FundJerry & Annette Johns Sycamore Education Foundation FundSycamore Education FoundationSycamore Park District Endowment FundSycamore Sports Boosters Endowment FundWirtz Family Foundation Fund

ScholarshipsChristopher E. Anderson Memorial Scholarship FundDavid & Ellen Anderson Kelly & Jee Brandes Steve & Jane Degolier Terry & Jacqueline Dickow Stephen Eckert & Susan Lukaart Michelle Emmett

Tyson Fogel & Lindsey Anderson Elizabeth George Harvest Food GroupTimothy & Ann Lehan Lisa Eckert DesignAmy Mastroianni Mike Mooney & Denise Rode A. & Peggy Newby Craig Popp Timothy & Kristine Walsh Michael & Anne Williams Emma Anderson Scholarship FundKevin Ballantine Memorial Scholarship Fund*To support DeKalb High School graduates who are involved in the music department, lead by example, encourage their peers, and treat others as equals.Jesus & Guadalupe Aguayo John & Ernestine Axelson Brian Balika David & Shirley Balika David & Agnes Ballantine David Ballantine & Diane DeMers Abraham & Elizabeth Bass Brian & Ame Bickner Neil Blackstone & Anne Berg Charles & Martha Brown Donald & Kathleen Buckner Marvin & Betty Bures

*New fund started during 2012/2013

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Jon & Patti Carnahan Marion Clifton Joseph Conklin Kenneth & Anne Davidson DeKalb County Swim TeamWilliam & Barbara Demers Sue Ann Doederlein Paul & Mary Dubrick Terrence & Cynthia Dugan Pamela Dunlap Geralyn Fiedler Joseph & Jean Gastiger Alan & Carol Genis John & Joan Gorenz Catherine Granton Gary & Holly Gresholdt Jamie Harwig William & Janice Higgins Timothy & Susan Higham Roger & Wendi Hintzche James Horn Harold & Florence Husa Jeff & Mary Fleming Kowalski Laura Lee Timothy & Ann Lehan Edward & Rose Mansell Carolyn Massey William & Andreana McCabe Claude & Lynda McKibben Edward Miguel & Christine Hoy-Miguel Elia Molburg James & Lynne Morel Orayb Najjar New Beginnings

NIU-Department of ChemistryOaken Acres Wildlife CenterRoger & Ellen Olsen Brian & Cindy Osterberg Patricia Ottolino Joan Phelan Joseph & Catherine Pivonka Aimee Pollack Prairie View Dental, LLCSusan & John Prendergast Morley & Maureen Russell Victor Ryzhov & Natalia Vinokur Valerie Sawyer John Schaeffer & Laura Jean Bird Thomas Sims & Pamela Collins David & Lynn Slater Jie Song Robert & Margaret Stanton Michael & Patricia Tattersall David Valentiner & Nina Mounts Harry & Jean Vogt R. Waldorf Michael Van Buer & Doris MacDonald Mark Van Wienen Anita Zurbrugg Bobcat Scholarship FundAlvin & Myrtie Warren Marvin and Gladys Bridger Scholarship Lois L. Callahan Scholarship FundBarbara Cummings Memorial Scholarship FundDeKalb County 4-H Scholarship Fund

DeKalb County Dental Society FundTodd A. Curtis, DDS MS, Ltd.Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for Northern Illinois, SCFrederick & Nancy Peltz DeKalb High School Class of ‘63 Scholarship FundDiane Ballard Teri Benson William & Jacqueline Buehring Ron & Kathy Burright Jean Carlson Arnold & Evelyn Kupec Patricia McKinley James & Lynne Morel Fizz Ehrler Automotive Technology Scholarship FundJune Ehrler Keith and Viella Glidden Scholarship FundJulie Eggert Haka Memorial Scholarship FundMichael Heimerdinger Scholarship Fund*To provide scholarship support to DeKalb High School student athletes involved in football and at least one other sport; and who exemplify the character of Michael.Pat Barron Robert & Barbara Heimerdinger Mary & Mark Hotwagner Philip & Kathleen Morrow Donald & Barbara Sebby

Barbara Swisher Holland (’55) & Richard C. Holland FundJerry and Annette Johns Future Teachers Scholarship FundPeter L. Johnson Scholarship FundRhoda Johnson Memorial Scholarship FundPeter & Char Johnson Michelle Jouris Memorial Scholarship FundBonita & Gene Ruder Donald D. Kendall FundNana Kendall & William Naden Kiwanis Club of DeKalb Scholarship FundBarry & Jan Melton James & Lynne Morel Dan & Eve Rey John & Marjorie Rey Merilyn Scholl John & Rebecca Smith Tri-County KiwanisEstelle Von Zellen James & Janice Womack David & Nancy Wood Emmette and Kathleen Land Memorial Scholarship FundDeborah & Martin Buckley Justin & Amy Land A. Raymond and Lois H. (Sohne) Linden Scholarship FundCandice & Walter Chaffee Donald C. Mack Scholarship Fund

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Terry and Sherrie Martin Scholarship Fund*To provide scholarship support to Indian Creek High School graduates who were involved in extra-curricular activities and are going on to study in a variety of potential interest areas.Terry & Sherrie Martin Malta Lions Club Scholarship FundMalta Lions ClubChester & Janet Palmer Rowland and Lucile Matteson High School Scholarship FundWayne Mcllrath Family Scholarship FundJohn D. Meier Memorial Scholarship FundMadeline Middleton Memorial Scholarship Evelyn S. Nelson Scholarship FundMarybeth O’Brien McGill Scholarship Fund*To provide academic support to a DeKalb High School graduate female from who participated in the swim team and achieved academic success.Christopher Adams Sally Betz Katherine Crain Valerie Edwards

Joe Farrell George Glasshagel James Gregg Dan Jones Susie Kim Susan Lukasik Lawrence Martin McCrea Family Thomas McKay Lance McGill Mary Beth McGinnis Andrea McPike Julie McPike Albert Pender Dennis Quinn Ivan & Judith Shils John & Jacqueline Simon Mary Stith Kathy & Albert Watkins Christine Wells Michelle Welsh Manlead Yuen Harland L. and Mable Orr Memorial Scholarship FundCarol Orr Northern Illinois Endodontics Scholarship FundPalmer Family Music Education Scholarship FundArkay Analysis CompanyGeorge & Joyce Bean William & Patricia Curran John & Janice Docherty Robert & Dianne Donaldson

Leo & Patt Elliott Gail Farwell & Heidi Scholl Gary Graeff Janette Jones Ronald & Kathy Modell NB&TGary Palmer R. Yerkes Rebecca (Becky) Parker Scholarship FundEleanor Anglin Price Scholarship FundThomas R. Rauman Memorial Scholarship FundRenaissance Education Scholarship FundYvonne Johnson Edwin “Skinny” Riippi Memorial Scholarship FundDoris Riippi Mildred Sulaver Jolynn Wisted Rogers Memorial Scholarship FundSharon L. Rosenow Memorial Scholarship FundCrum-Halsted Agency, Inc.Edward & Debra Rosenow Christopher David Sanderson Memorial Scholarship FundWilliam G. Schinske Memorial Scholarship FundKay & William Tallyn

Gilbert ‘Gib’ Seegers Science Scholarship Fund*This scholarship, in memory of this science teacher, supports Sycamore High School graduates going on to study chemistry or physics.Lori Bross Dale Evans Tracy & Beth Jones Gary & Joanne Seegers Mary Ann Seegers Roy W. “Smitty” and Cora E. “Cody” Smith Football Scholarship FundKathleen and Kenneth Spears Scholarship FundBeatrice M. Stankus Memorial Scholarship FundAugustana CollegeDave Stoddard Memorial Scholarship FundAmerican Midwest BankAnderson Funeral Home and CrematoryBarry & Jan Melton Bob Kyler ExcavatingBrian Scholle Daniel Gackowski Daniel Olsen David & Nancy Leifheit Illini Tire of DeKalbIllinois River Energy, LLCKen & Dorothy Stoddard Kiwanis Club of DeKalbMalta Veterinary Hospital, P/C

*New fund started during 2012/2013

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P.H. Bakken Robert & Nancy Higdon Ryan Bourdages State Farm Insurance and Financial ServicesSycamore Sign CompanyThomas Leese Thomas & Nancy Plote William Scholl Steven Streb Memorial Scholarship FundCharlotte Sundly Memorial Scholarship FundSycamore Masonic Lodge Scholarship FundBarry Robert Totty Memorial Scholarship FundTerry & Diane Parkhouse James “Jimmy” Vaughn Scholarship FundHarold P. Wells Scholarship FundDrew & Tracie Wells Wilma Wells

Pass Through FundCortland Community Pass Through FundDeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership Pass Through Fund*To connect grants and supporting membership contributions with the mission and services of the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership.

Farm Bureau for University Extension DeKalb County Unit Pass Through FundIHSA Football Championship – Destination DeKalb Fund*To allow donors to support the bi-annual IHSA Football Championship as they are hosted by NIU in DeKalb.Mister Pumpkin Pass Through FundNorthern Illinois Endodontics Health Care Scholarship FundSpinoso Masters Scholarship Fund*To contribute to the educational expenses of students who have graduated from a DeKalb County, IL high school and are pursuing graduate studies at an accredited college/university.Sycamore Train Depot Pass Through FundWally Thurow Tribute Fund*To create a lasting tribute in honor of Wally Thurow, and his contributions to Sycamore, including creating the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival.

In Honor OfJoe BussoneMicki ChulickDiane Demers & David Ballantine2012 Service and Leadership Award Recipient, Ken DoublerFloyd FlowersJerry JohnsDean LymanMeredith Land Machin & Rick MachinBrad & Jane ManningBarbara & Jack NelsonGingie NoeAnn D. PickMark & Moriah Stice

In Memory OfChristopher AndersonTom AndersonKevin BallantineDon Ballard & Diane HilandKurt Biss, M.D.James “Jimmer” BusbyGeorge ChapmanClarion Russel ClausenRaymond CookMarjorie DanielsonJoan M. EdwardsJoe EnnisJoyce & Joseph P. FaivreRay & Madge GileElroy “Al” GoldenRichard Grose

Barry HaberJane HapemanJanice HayesMichael HeimerdingerClayton HessMichelle JourisPhyllis KelleyEvelyn “Ev” KoskiEmmette & Kathleen LandMary S. LarsonPhyllis MillerCharles H. OrrDee PalmerChuck PeaseJudge & Mrs. Cassius PoustRobert ReidLes RekewegEd SchmittHazel SeitzingerThomas Stark C.P.A.Joanne StrubBrian SuddethIrene TalbotMarta TemplinWally ThurowAnn UnderwoodMary UscianRichard WagleyRozine WyldeJodie Yamaguci

Long-standing Board Members Tom Matya and Mary Pritchard retired at the end of 2012. They both served a total of nine years on the Foundation Board. We thank them for their outstanding service and contributions. We welcome Amie Carey who joined us in early 2013.

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

Dan Templin, Executive Director

Anita Zurbrugg, Program Director

Becky Zantout, Grants & Community Initiatives Manager

Emily Anderson, Administrative Manager

Barb King, Administrative Manager

INCOMING BOARD MEMBER

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Amie CareyHinckley

DCCF STAFF

Dan Templin Anita Zurbrugg Becky Zantout

Emily Anderson

2012 COMMITTEES

Executive Tim Dunlop (Chair), Tom Matya, Frank Roberts, Lana Haines, Mary Pritchard, Tim Suter, Donna Larson, Kevin Buick, Penny Rosenow, Dan Templin

Finance Frank Roberts (Chair)

Grants Kevin Buick (Chair)

Marketing & Development Donna Larson (Chair)

CommunityWorks Steering Lana Haines (Chair)Marcia Goodrich & Micki Chulick (Co-Chairs, Child Care Vision Committee)Lana Haines & Donna Prain (Co-Chairs, Land Use Committee)Kristina Garcia & Evelina Cichy (Co-Chairs, Workforce Development Vision Committee)

Youth Engaged In Philanthropy David Emmert (Chair)Tim Suter & Penny Rosenow (DCCF Board Advisors)

Governance Mary Pritchard (Chair)

Sycamore Train Depot Ad Hoc CommitteeTim Suter (Project Manager)

Barb King

2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcy BillingtonKingston

Larry D. BollesDeKalb

Kevin BuickSycamore

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 TurnerKirkland

Beth WhiteWaterman

Kevin FussDeKalb

Penny RosenowDeKalb

Charles McCormickSycamore

Alethia HummelSandwich