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Dupage Community Foundation

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Advocacy & Civil Rights Downers Grove, IL EIN: 363978733 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Dupage Community Foundation

We bring together people, knowledge, and resources to address our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities through collective impact—right here in our own backyard.

Founded
Headquarters
Downers Grove, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T31
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

To foster philanthropy, connect donors to area needs, and build community partnerships

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T31
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.92
Program expenses$0.92 ($19.0 million)
92% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dupage Community Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 127,988 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dupage Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Downers Grove, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 363978733. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $32M in annual revenue. 141 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Dupage Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Dupage Community Foundation is located in Downers Grove, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dupage Community Foundation has $32M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dupage Community Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $32M in annual revenue. The organization has 141 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dupage Community Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dupage Community Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We bring together people, knowledge, and resources to address our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities through collective impact—right here in our own backyard. Dupage Community Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $32M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Dupage Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 363978733, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
17

Leadership

MI
Michael S••••••
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

College of DuPage generates $1.3 billion annual economic impact, supporting nearly 15,000 jobs - Daily Herald
Apr 2026
www.dailyherald.com
Fenne reelected College of DuPage board chairwoman - Daily Herald
Apr 2026
www.dailyherald.com
Community Feedback Shapes COD’s Next Facilities Master Plan - codcourier.org
Feb 2026
codcourier.org
Form filed
$32.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
From continuing education to bestseller: Author Shelby Van Pelt’s journey to success - Daily Herald
Nov 2025
www.dailyherald.com
Stories of Local Impact: Mike and Mary Schroeck create a legacy of giving - Daily Herald
Aug 2025
www.dailyherald.com
Form filed
$23.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
DuPage County awards final round of COVID-era grants - NCTV17
Oct 2024
www.nctv17.org
DuPage County awards $1.03 million in grants to 16 social service nonprofits - NCTV17
Aug 2024
www.nctv17.org
DuPage’s Community Garden Network - codcourier.org
Jul 2024
codcourier.org
Becoming the First Black Woman Judge in DuPage County: The Honorable Judge Chantelle Porter - Illinois State Bar Associa
Jan 2024
www.isba.org
Form filed
$18.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
DuPage Community Transformation Partnership grants more than $1 million to local not-for-profits - Shaw Local
Jul 2023
www.shawlocal.com
Form filed
$19.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$14.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 141 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 141 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1986
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dupage Community Foundation

What is Dupage Community Foundation?
Dupage Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Downers Grove, United States. We bring together people, knowledge, and resources to address our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities through collective impact—right here in our own backyard.
When was Dupage Community Foundation founded?
Dupage Community Foundation was founded in 1986.
Who leads Dupage Community Foundation?
Michael Sitrick serves as President & CEO.
Where is Dupage Community Foundation located?
Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, United States.
What is Dupage Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dupage Community Foundation trustworthy?
Dupage Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dupage Community Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363978733.
What is Dupage Community Foundation's website?
http://www.dupagefoundation.org