The Dunham Foundation is proud to partner with Aurora University to bring a transformative opportunity to our local nonprofit leaders this summer. The Leading The Way: Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program […]
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After extensive research, we’re upgrading our grantmaking software to a grant management system called GivingData. By adopting this new system, we reinforce our pledge to continuously improve how we identify, evaluate,
New Grant Submission Portal Read More »
Four local organizations are transforming education in the Aurora area through $2 million in Dunham Foundation grants through the Ready for the Future Initiative. Launched in September 2024, the initiative
First Look: Aurora’s $2M Education Programs in Action Read More »
Four organizations awarded Ready for the Future Grants After reviewing many strong applications totaling nearly $6 million, the Dunham Foundation has selected four organizations to lead the innovative projects. Each
Nearly $2M invested in new education initiatives Read More »
The Dunham Foundation is proposing to local nonprofit organizations that serve youth within the Dunham Foundation Service Area a new grant program, Ready for the Future: Out-of-School Educational Enrichment Opportunities
Ready for the Future Read More »
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley and the Dunham Foundation partnered with a national consulting firm to conduct a Community Needs Assessment, which began in 2021. Neither organization
Community Needs Assessment Report Read More »
Since 2007, the Dunham Foundation has invested more than $9.4 million in 35 grants to 18 area nonprofits that include, 13 schools, to introduce and embed STEM education. Dunham Foundation’s
STEM Education for the next generation of innovators & inventors Read More »
2022 marks the Dunham Foundation’s fifteenth anniversary. The Dunham Foundation Board has been focused on making John C. Dunham’s vision a reality. His mission of “building a healthy, thriving community”
Fifteen years honoring John C. Dunham’s legacy Read More »
Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) ScaleUp program has helped many Aurora-area small businesses reach new growth potential. Ms. Jana’s Candy is a great example of how interactive business classes can
ScaleUp program leads to sweet success for Ms. Jana’s Candy Read More »
Rosa Alegria and her husband came to the U.S. for a better life. They had no support since all of their family members were in Mexico. Shortly thereafter Rosa had
Opening doors to education enriches community: A mother and daughter’s journey Read More »
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