Serving the community since 1993, the DeKalb County Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to improve life in DeKalb County, IL, through endowments, donor services, responsible stewardship, grantmaking, and community projects. The Foundation connects people who care with important local causes by giving donors a flexible and cost-effective way to achieve their charitable goals, no matter the size of their gift. Funds come from individuals, families, businesses, private foundations, and other nonprofits. Grants are awarded in many areas to help make the community stronger.