Now in its eleventh year, Give DeKalb County offers multiple ways to support nonprofit organizations. Plus, the Bonus Pool boosts every donation made. On May 2, 2024, donors can give online all day at GiveDeKalbCounty.org. Between April 18 and May 2, those who prefer to donate by check can print a donation form from the website and give by mail. Donors may also drop off their donation form and check at the DeKalb County Community Foundation on May 2 during a donation drop-off event from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Give DeKalb County is coordinated by the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP), a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The previous ten giving days raised over $8.7 million combined.

“Give DeKalb County is an opportunity to make an impact by supporting local nonprofit organizations,” said DCNP Director Ben Bingle. “With so many nonprofits participating and multiple ways to give back, we are excited to see DeKalb County’s generosity in action again this year.”

Donation Options

• Online: May 2 from midnight to midnight at GiveDeKalbCounty.org using credit/debit card, electronic bank transfer, or mobile pay.
• By Mail: April 18 – May 2 include check payable to “DCCF” for the total donation amount and Give DeKalb County mail-in donation form, mail to the DeKalb County Community Foundation – 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178.
• In-Person: May 2 donation drop-off event at the Community Foundation, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

During the in-person event, donors can bring their donation form and check to the Community Foundation, enjoy light refreshments, and watch the Give DeKalb County total grow. Those who prefer to use a donor advised fund or make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an Individual Retirement Account should use the mail-in donation form and mailing process. Additional giving details are online at GiveDeKalbCounty.org/Info/Ways-to-Give.

In 2023, Give DeKalb County attracted 8,306 donations from donors in 39 states and two different countries.

“Thousands of people made a difference last year, donating over $1.8 million,” said Bingle. “Every dollar counts and the Bonus Pool ensures every dollar goes even further during Give DeKalb County.”

Each donation made during Give DeKalb County leverages a percentage of the Bonus Pool, which is made possible by the generous support of Community Partners. A full list of Community Partners and Media Sponsors is available at GiveDeKalbCounty.org.

The minimum online donation amount is $5, and there is no minimum for mailed donations. For a list of participating organizations or more information about Give DeKalb County, visit GiveDeKalbCounty.org, or contact Ben Bingle at ben@dekalbccf.org. Those interested can also follow the giving day on Facebook and Instagram.