The Community Foundation of Will County – To PROMOTE philanthropy, CONNECT donors to community needs, and BUILD partnerships to improve the quality of life in our region.

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We’re so appreciative of the generosity of people like you who believe in extending a helping hand to make your community a better place. And we know that during this busy season the demands on your time and finances are many and making the decision who to support is a thoughtful one.

We would be grateful for your general donation to one of our funds, or to your own donor advised fund.

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Year-End Giving

As we approach the end of the year, we want to ensure your charitable contributions and grant requests are processed smoothly and in a timely manner. To guarantee that stock transfers, grant requests, and year-end donations are applied to the 2025 calendar year, please submit all paperwork and supporting documents by December 15, 2025.

Requests or transfers received after this date will still be accepted; however, we cannot guarantee they will be processed before the end of the year and they may be applied in January 2026.

We are grateful for your ongoing support and partnership in strengthening our community. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Community Foundation of Will County News & Events

Community Foundation of Will County Announces 2025 Grant Awards

Fifteen grants totaling more than $132,000 will help build capacity of programs that support children, families, veterans and those dealing with health-related challenges.

The Community Foundation of Will County Former Board Members and Donor Meeting – May 28th, 2025

On May 28th, 2025, the Community Foundation of Will County hosted a gathering of former board members, donors, current board members, and current staff at Jameson’s Pub in Joliet.

The Community Foundation of Will County Designated as a Qualified Community Foundation, Unlocking New Tax Credit Opportunities for Donors

The Community Foundation of Will County is proud to announce its official designation as a Qualified Community Foundation (QCF) under the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act (35 ILCS 60/170).

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Promoting, Connecting and Building

The Community Foundation of Will County seeks to improve the quality of life throughout Will County communities by PROMOTING philanthropy, CONNECTING donors to community needs and BUILDING partnerships.
The Community Foundation of Will County was founded as a geographic Affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust by local residents in 2006 to serve as a local resource for donors and professional advisors in the implementation of charitable strategies through donor advised funds and other planning vehicles, to build endowments in special areas of interest that fund a competitive grant program annually, and to hold various nonprofit agency/organization endowment funds.

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Our Mission:

To PROMOTE philanthropy, CONNECT donors to community needs, and BUILD partnerships to improve the quality of life in our region.