Paul M. O'Loughlin passed away on March 6, 2025. Memorial contributions in his name will be placed in the Holy Angels Food Pantry fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. —… Read more…
News & Updates
In Memoriam: Sharon Herr Lohm
Sharon Herr Lohm passed away on February 12, 2025. Memorial contributions in her name will be placed in the For Scout Foundation fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: Sharon Herr Lohm, a ballerina, an artist, an animal lover, a pacifist, and a Buddhist born on March 29, 1943, passed away on Wednesday, February 12… Read more…
In Memoriam: Betty Irene Brownson
From the obituary: Betty Irene Brownson: August 31, 1929- October 19,2024 Betty Irene Brownson of Aurora, IL and Naples Florida passed away peacefully on October 19,2024 after recently celebrating her 95th birthday. Born on August 31st , in Plattville, IL , the daughter of Frank and Elva Brown. Betty attended Newark High School and went back… Read more…
Join our Team! We’re Hiring a Bookkeeper
The Community Foundation is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Bookkeeper to join our team. As a vital part of our organization, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for the record keeping of all financial transactions of the organization, the coordination and oversight of all vendor relationships and contracts and will play an essential… Read more…
In Memoriam: David B. Hipp
David B. Hipp passed away on December 19, 2024. Memorial contributions in his name will be placed in the Urban and Margaret Hipp Scholarship Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: David B. Hipp died peacefully on December 19, 2024. Dave was born on September 20, 1939, the son of Margaret and Urban Hipp. He… Read more…
In Memoriam: James Hollis Toynton
James Hollis Toynton passed away on August 10, 2024. Memorial contributions in his name will be placed in the James & Clarice Toynton Scholarship Endowment Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: James Hollis Toynton passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 at the Pearl of Orchard Valley. During his last days he was… Read more…
In Memoriam: Rosemary A. Jordan
Rosemary A. Jordan passed away on July 17, 2024. Memorial contributions in her name will be placed in the Lee W. & Rosemary A. Jordan Scholarship Endowment Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: With profound sadness we announce the passing of Rosemary Ann Jordan, our loving and devoted mother and friend to… Read more…
In Memoriam: Dorothy M. Groom
Dorothy M. Groom passed away on July 6, 2024. Memorial contributions in Dorothy’s name will be placed in the Community Foundation Administrative Endowment Fund. Make a Memorial Contribution From the obituary: Dorothy Groom, 85, of Aurora, IL passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at her home. She was born September 3, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois. She… Read more…
2024 Youth Engagement in Philanthropy Grantees
Big Hearts of Fox Valley To provide winter coats for children. CASA Kane County To provide essential items for children in foster care. Corbella To provide essential items for new babies. Hesed House To provide supplies for children moving from the shelter. Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry To provide food for students while they are out… Read more…
New Legislation Amplifies Philanthropy in Illinois through Accredited Community Foundations
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley joins Forefront and community foundations across the state in celebrating the enactment of two new charitable programs that will increase giving and funding for nonprofits and retain dollars and talent in Illinois! The General Assembly enacted the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act and the Workforce Development Through… Read more…