Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (Illinois)

 
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    CFDA#

    None     		 

    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Summary

    The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a collection of individual funds and resources given by local citizens to enhance and support the quality of life in the Fox River Valley Illinois.

    The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Provides grants in the following designated charitable categories:

    • Education
    • Social Services
    • Health Care
    • Arts and Humanities
     

    History of Funding

    None is available. 

    Additional Information

    Grants from the Community Foundation's discretionary funds are not used for the following:
    • To fund endowments, contingency funds, or reserves.
    • For the payment of interest or taxes.
    • For sectarian or religious purposes or for organizations operated primarily for the benefit of their own membership.
    • To individuals, private foundations, political organizations, or campaigns.
    • To cover deficit spending.
    • To purchase benefit tickets, respond to telephone solicitations, or national fund-raising efforts.
    • For any purpose that discriminates as to race, creed, sex, or ethnic group.

    Contacts

    Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Staff

    Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Staff
    111 W Downer Pl, Suite 312
    Aurora, IL 60506
    (630) 896-7800
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Grants are made to non-profit agencies located in the Community Foundation service area which includes the Greater Aurora Area, the TriCities, and Kendall County in the State of Illinois.  Consideration is also given to non-profit agencies outside of the service area that can show significant impact on residents within the service area.

    Grants are not generally available to those agencies and institutions that are funded primarily through tax support. Grade schools, middle school, and high schools (both public and private) are not eligible to apply.

    Deadline Details

    Nonprofit organizations wishing to submit a grant application must first complete an online Letter of Intent to apply for a grant. 

    • The spring cycle Letter of Intent will become available on February 1 and close on March 31, annually. 
    • The fall cycle Letter of Intent will become available on August 1 and close on September 30, annually. 

    Approved projects will be invited to submit a full application.  

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary.  Grant awards range between $2,500 and $20,000. The average grant size is $12,000.

    Community Foundation grants are intended to support charitable projects that utilize companies, firms or vendors whose principal offices are located within the Community Foundation service area. Since funds that support the Community Foundation Grantmaking Program are received from local donors, every effort should be made to return these grant dollars to the local community.

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