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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

Aurora, Illinois  ·  EIN 366086742  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a private foundation based in Aurora, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $7.2M in grants paid and $114.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 608 individual grants from this funder — $23.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$7.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$114.3M
Total assets
608
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley funds

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, k-12 education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationMental HealthSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Association for Individual Development
BENEFIT GREATER AURORA AREA
Elgin, IL$1.7M2022
West Aurora School District 129
BENEFIT GREATER AURO
Aurora, IL$933K2020
Mayo Clinic
BENEFIT GREATER AURORA AREA, TRI-CITIES AND KENDAL KENDALL COUNTY, IL
Rochester, MN$700K2017
East Aurora School District 131
BENEFIT GREATER AURO
Aurora, IL$676K2020
Paramount Arts Centre
BENEFIT GREATER AURORA AREA, TRI-CITIES AND KENDAL KENDALL COUNTY, IL
Aurora, IL$461K2017
Association for Individual Development
BENEFIT GREATER AURORA AREA, TRI-CITIES AND KENDAL KENDALL COUNTY, IL
Aurora, IL$367K2017
Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
BENEFIT GREATER AURORA AREA
Geneva, IL$287K2022
The Ohio State University Foundation
BENEFIT GREATER AURORA AREA
Columbus, OH$250K2022
West Aurora School District 129
BENEFIT GREATER AURORA AREA
Aurora, IL$244K2022
Communities in Schools of Aurora Inc
BENEFIT GREATER AURO
Aurora, IL$244K2020
Boys and Girls Club of Elgin
BENEFIT GREATER AURO
Elgin, IL$200K2020
Paramount Arts Centre Inc
BENEFIT GREATER AURO
Aurora, IL$185K2020
Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment
BENEFIT GREATER AURO
Geneva, IL$178K2020
Paramount Arts Centre
GENERAL SUPPORT
Aurora, IL$176K2024
Vincentian International Mission Services
BENEFIT GREATER AURORA
Philadelphia, PA$162K2019

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.1M
2019$2.3M
2020$5.5M
2022$5.9M
2023$1.9M
2024$3.6M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cffrv.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

Does Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley fund?
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Association for Individual Development, West Aurora School District 129, Mayo Clinic. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley give in grants?
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley reported $7.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.3M over 608 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley located?
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is based in Aurora, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366086742.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.