COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OF JO DAVIESS COUNTY

When it comes to doing good in Jo Daviess County, you can trust us. The Community Foundation of Jo Daviess County is pleased to announce our accreditation with Community Foundations National Standards™. This accreditation program affirms that we have met or exceeded the most rigorous standards in philanthropy.   Community Foundations National Standards affirms our commitment to excellence and accountability. It provides assurance that we have sound policies and procedures in

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...

Thanks to a grant from the CTE Academy Foundation Fund, held at the Community Foundation of Jo Daviess County, students at the CTE...

How a Donor-Advised Fund Helped Emily and Gregg Painter Give Back written by Emily Painter When we moved to Galena in 1972, we instantly...

The Community Foundation announced four grants to organizations from the Jo Daviess County Youth Fund. The grants awarded this year went...

An update from the Community Foundation of Jo Daviess County July 7, 2025 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act  was signed into law by...

Today, we're celebrating the success of one of the Community Foundation's agency funds - JDLF Collective began operations in their new...

You've likely heard about the work the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) does to preserve prairies, woodlands, and waterways. The...

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...