COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OF JO DAVIESS COUNTY

A couple of years ago, our Youth Fund Grants helped to support a new greenhouse at the High School in Stockton. Today, seedlings like...

by Eric Dregne A Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”) is a useful tool if you’ve reached the age of 70 ½ and want to give to a...

We are all looking for ways to foster more happiness in our lives and according to Psychologist Adam Grant, you can boost your overall...

You’re ready to roll into a new year, and that includes staying involved with the charities you love, whether as a donor, volunteer,...

The Future Fund for Jo Daviess County supports projects that advance new ideas and create a significant impact on people's lives while...

The team at the community foundation is committed to sharing tips and insights that can help you get more satisfaction from your...

August is national Make-A-Will month and a great time to check in on key components of your estate plan. The reality, as we know, is that...

If you’ve already established a donor-advised fund at the community foundation, you can understand why it’s become such a popular tool to...

Psst.... Did you get your ticket for Philanthropy On the Rocks - June 10th? Join us for a cocktail to celebrate all of our good work at...

It’s graduation season, and that means education may be on your mind! The community foundation can help you make a difference in the...

If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably-minded people, your business likely...

As you contemplate your legacy and adjust your estate plan over the years, it's natural to focus on your children and family as the...

Many community-minded individuals have served on the boards of directors of charitable organizations in our region. If you’ve served on a...

In our last newsletter, we shared that our team is closely tracking the IRS’s proposed regulations concerning donor-advised funds, issued...

At the community foundation, we are honored to work with generous individuals and families like so many of you who’ve established funds...

Developing a practice of regular contributions to your donor-advised fund at the community foundation not only allows you to...

Exciting things are happening to increase access to local food and to help more people in need overcome food insecurity. A few weeks ago,...

NOW ACCEPTING YOUTH FUND GRANT APPLICATIONS! The Jo Daviess County Youth Fund efforts to ensure children and youth are healthy, ready to...

Many donors and fund holders at the community foundation have updated their estate plans to leave a bequest to their donor-advised or...

Simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness have long been cornerstones of working with the community foundation to carry out charitable...