COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OF JO DAVIESS COUNTY

Keeping you (& your tax advisors) in the loop is what we do! At the community foundation, we are honored to serve as your home for charitable giving. Whether you support a wide range of charitable organizations in our community and across the country, focus your giving on a few favorite local causes, collaborate with the community foundation to invest in our region’s greatest needs, or all of the above, we are here for you! A new year presents an excellent opportunity to chec

The Community Foundation of Jo Daviess County is pleased to announce that we have recently received accreditation with Community Foundations National Standards®. This accreditation, signified by the Seal shown here, indicates that the Community Foundation meets the highest standards for philanthropic excellence.  “This is a significant accomplishment,” said Tom Heidenreich, board chair. “When people trust the Community Foundation of Jo Daviess County with a charitable bequest

Individuals who have reached 70 1/2 and are making charitable contributions in 2025 should take advantage of qualified charitable deductions (QCDs). To use the QCD option, you have to inform your custodian to withdraw your contribution from your IRA account and send the contribution directly to the qualified charity you have identified. If you must take required minimum distributions (RMDs), you should make any QCDs first. This is a way to reduce your taxes, as the amount you

OK, Jo Daviess County Nonprofits!! We know you've been thinking about something cool . Something that can make a BIG impact on the...