Ideal Industries Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3449960
Foundation Overview
Based in Sycamore, IL, Ideal Industries Foundation has awarded 346 grants totaling $2,968,725 to organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $51 to $80,631, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,968,725
Total Assets
$6,028,423
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
60
Median Grant
$1,550
% Median Grant Decline
-69%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 63%
38 of 60 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
81% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Dekalb (41%), Sycamore (31%), Chicago (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+25%
Moderate 25% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ideal Industries Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Works | $16,560 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Brooks Elementary | $125 | Aurora, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Casa | $16,560 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cassandra Banks Foundation | $25,000 | Plantation, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Women In The Trades | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $51 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,020 | Wilsonville, OR, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $19,560 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Family Services Agency | $80,631 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Wissahickon Inc | $82 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Future Construction Leaders Foundation | $2,908 | La Mesa, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Dekalb County | $10,072 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $1,884 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Heifer International | $1,520 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,595 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Humane Animal Welfare Society Waukesh County | $102 | Waukesha, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Joliet Catholic Academy | $204 | Joliet, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $19,163 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Macon County Humane Society | $171 | Decatur, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Naperville Humane Society | $408 | Naperville, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Niu Society Of Woman Engineers | $3,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Niu Stem | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Northern Public Radio | $1,300 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | $1,520 | Rockford, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Safe Passage | $18,630 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Sycamore Chamber Of Commerce | $1,580 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Tails Humane Society | $408 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Racine | $1,062 | Racine, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | $102 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $204 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Adventure Works | $16,560 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Brooks Elementary | $125 | Aurora, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Casa | $16,560 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cassandra Banks Foundation | $25,000 | Plantation, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Women In The Trades | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $51 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,020 | Wilsonville, OR, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $19,560 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Family Services Agency | $80,631 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Wissahickon Inc | $82 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Future Construction Leaders Foundation | $2,908 | La Mesa, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Dekalb County | $10,072 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $1,884 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Heifer International | $1,520 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,595 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Humane Animal Welfare Society Waukesh County | $102 | Waukesha, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Joliet Catholic Academy | $204 | Joliet, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $19,163 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Macon County Humane Society | $171 | Decatur, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Naperville Humane Society | $408 | Naperville, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Niu Society Of Woman Engineers | $3,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Niu Stem | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Northern Public Radio | $1,300 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | $1,520 | Rockford, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Safe Passage | $18,630 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Sycamore Chamber Of Commerce | $1,580 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Tails Humane Society | $408 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Racine | $1,062 | Racine, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | $102 | Shrewsbury, MA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $204 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Adventure Works | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $25,770 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anew | $5,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Casa | $16,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Women In The Trades | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $1,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County History Center | $4,167 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Equine Dreams | $2,500 | Newark, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Agency | $20,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $16,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $2,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $7,500 | Geneva, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pay It Forward House | $500 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Works Inc | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Safe Passage | $18,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sycamore Education Foundation | $1,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sycamore Park District | $550 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Three Fires Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,250 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Racine | $7,965 | Racine, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Voluntary Action Center Of Dekalb County | $6,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Youth Outlook | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adventure Works | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $25,770 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anew | $5,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Casa | $16,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Women In The Trades | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $1,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County History Center | $4,167 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Equine Dreams | $2,500 | Newark, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Agency | $20,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $16,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $2,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $7,500 | Geneva, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pay It Forward House | $500 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Works Inc | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Safe Passage | $18,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sycamore Education Foundation | $1,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sycamore Park District | $550 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Three Fires Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,250 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Racine | $7,965 | Racine, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Voluntary Action Center Of Dekalb County | $6,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Youth Outlook | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adventure Works | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $25,770 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Anew | $5,000 | Tukwila, WA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Casa | $16,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Women In The Trades | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $1,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County History Center | $4,167 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $16,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Equine Dreams | $2,500 | Newark, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Family Services Agency | $20,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $16,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $2,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $7,500 | Geneva, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Pay It Forward House | $500 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Works Inc | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Regional Access & Mobilization Project | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Safe Passage | $18,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sycamore Education Foundation | $1,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Sycamore Park District | $550 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Three Fires Council Boy Scouts Of America | $1,250 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Racine | $7,965 | Racine, WI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Voluntary Action Center Of Dekalb County | $6,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Youth Outlook | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adventure Works | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Casa | $15,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $6,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $7,500 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Dekalb County History Center | $8,333 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Equine Dreams | $5,000 | Sandwich, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Family Services Agency | $40,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $15,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $4,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois University | $7,500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Opportunity House | $5,000 | Reading, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ramp | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Safe Passage | $18,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sycamore Education Foundation | $2,500 | Sycamore, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Sycamore Park District | $1,100 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Three Fires Council Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | St Charles, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| United Way Of Illinois | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| United Way Of Racine | $13,571 | Racine, WI, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Youth Outlook | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Adventure Works | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Barb City Manor | $4,750 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Barb Food Mart | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Casa | $15,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $6,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Dekalb County Economic Development Corp | $10,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Dekalb County History Center | $7,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Dekalb Health Department | $7,600 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Dekalb Salvation Army | $12,500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Durham Public Schools Foundation | $20,000 | Durham, NC, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Equine Dreams | $5,000 | Sandwich, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Family Services Agency | $40,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Central Nc | $33,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Fox Valley Older Adult | $3,500 | Sandwich, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Dekalb County | $10,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Homeless Assistance Leadership Org | $40,000 | Racine, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $15,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Kishwaukee United Way | $1,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $30,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois University | $10,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Opportunity House | $5,000 | Reading, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pay It Forward House | $1,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Racine County Project Emergency | $50,000 | Racine, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ramp | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Safe Passage | $18,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sycamore Music Boosters | $500 | Sycamore, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Sycamore Park District | $1,100 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| United Way Of Central Ma | $12,000 | Worcester, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| United Way Of Racine | $15,029 | Racine, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Veterans Outreach Of Wi | $21,000 | Racine, WI, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Voluntary Action Center | $25,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| We Care Pregnancy | $2,500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Youth Outlook | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Adventure Works | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Ben Gordon Center | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Casa | $14,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Dekalb County Economic Development Corp | $13,200 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Dekalb County History Center | $7,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Dekalb High School Music Boosters | $500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Dekalb Salvation Army | $2,798 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Equine Dreams | $5,000 | Sandwich, IL, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Family Services Agency | $63,210 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $15,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $4,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Midwest Museum Of Natural History | $10,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Northern Illinois University | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Opportunity House | $19,900 | Reading, PA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Ramp | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Safe Passage | $12,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Sycamore Education Foundation | $250 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Sycamore Music Boosters | $1,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Educational | 2019 |
| United Way Of Racine | $5,000 | Racine, WI, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| University Of North Dakota Foundation | $500 | Grand Forks, ND, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Voluntary Action Center | $10,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Washington University | $100 | St Louis, MO, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Youth Outlook | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| 4-c Community Coordinated Child Care | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Adventure Works | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Altrusa International Of Dekalb Sycamore | $600 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Barb Food Mart | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $1,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Casa | $12,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| College Of The Holy Cross | $256 | Worcester, MA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $6,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Dekalb County Economic Development Corp | $12,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Dekalb County History Center | $7,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $12,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Dekalb High School Music Boosters | $500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Dekalb Public Library | $7,500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Equine Dreams | $7,500 | Sandwich, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Family Services Agency | $17,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $250 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $17,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Kishhealth Foundation | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $15,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $4,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Sycamore | $75 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Midwest Museum Of Natural History | $8,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $7,500 | St Charles, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Northern Illinois University | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Opportunity House | $5,000 | Reading, PA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Pay It Forward | $1,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Ramp | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Safe Passage | $25,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Sycamore Education Foundation | $5,250 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Sycamore Music Boosters | $1,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Sycamore Park District | $1,100 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Voluntary Action Center | $9,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Youth Outlook | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Adventure Works | $12,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Altrusa International Of Dekalb Sycamore | $600 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $11,581 | Rockford, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Barb Food Mart | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $1,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Casa | $12,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| College Of The Holy Cross | $200 | Worcester, MA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Dekalb County Economic Development Corp | $16,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $10,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Dekalb High School Music Boosters | $500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Equine Dreams | $7,500 | Sandwich, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Family Services Agency | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $250 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Houston Humane Society | $133 | Houston, TX, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of The United States | $11,580 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Kent State University Foundation | $200 | Kent, OH, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $15,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary Club | $250 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $4,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Sycamore | $75 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Midwest Museum Of Natural History | $8,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $7,500 | St Charles, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Northern Illinois University | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Opportunity House | $5,000 | Reading, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Pay It Forward | $1,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ramp | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Safe Passage | $12,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $334 | Rockford, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Sycamore Education Foundation | $250 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Sycamore History Museum | $1,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Sycamore Music Boosters | $1,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Sycamore Park District | $1,100 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Sycamore Public Library | $1,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| University Of North Dakota Foundation | $500 | Grand Forks, ND, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Youth Outlook | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Adventure Works | $10,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Altrusa International Of Dekalb Sycamore | $600 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $1,500 | Rockford, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Carthage College | $500 | Kenosha, WI, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Casa | $10,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Children's Home & Aid | $5,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens | $3,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Dekalb County Economic Development Corp | $16,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Dekalb County Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Dekalb County Hospice | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Dekalb County Youth Service Bureau | $10,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Dekalb High School Music Boosters | $500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Equine Dreams | $7,500 | Sandwich, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Family Services Agency | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $250 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Hope Haven Of Dekalb County | $15,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy | $250 | Aurora, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Kishwaukee College Foundation | $6,000 | Malta, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Kishwaukee Family Ymca | $15,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra | $4,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Kiwanis Club Of Sycamore | $75 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Midwest Museum Of Natural History | $8,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Niu | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Opportunity House | $3,500 | Reading, PA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Pay It Forward | $1,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Ramp | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Safe Passage | $10,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Sycamore History Museum | $1,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Sycamore Lions Charities | $75 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Sycamore Music Boosters | $1,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Sycamore Park District | $1,100 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Uni Foundation | $250 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| University Of North Dakota Foundation | $400 | Grand Forks, ND, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Voluntary Action Center | $5,000 | Sycamore, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Youth Outlook | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3449960 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | BECKER PLACE Sycamore, IL 60178-0000 |
Key People (5)
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| Director | Kent Wrenn |
|---|---|
| Director | Jordan Gladden |
| Recording Secretary | Shannon Schmittle |
| Executive Chairman | Nicole Juday Rhoads |
| Vice President & Treasurer | Sheila Johnsen |
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