Give Dekalb County
FAQ

Q. How do I donate by mail?

Follow these steps:

• Download and print a mail-in donation form (added to the homepage in April).

• Complete the form indicating the organization(s) and donation amount(s).

• Write a single check for the total amount payable to “DCCF.”

• Mail your check and form DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178.

Mail-in donations must be postmarked April 23 - May 7 to be included in Give DeKalb County.

Completed donation forms and checks may also be dropped off at the DeKalb County Community Foundation using the secure exterior mailbox to the right of our main entrance.

Q. When will mailed donations be visible on the website?

Donations will not appear on the website until the giving day on May 7. Depending on the number of donations, there is no guarantee that donations postmarked after May 1 will be visible on the website by May 7. As mailed donations continue to arrive after the giving day, they will be added to the website and the leaderboard and organizational totals will continue to increase.

Q. What else should I know about mailed donations?

A few tips:

• Complete the donation form entirely and legibly - this makes a big difference when processing your gift.

• Double-check your math on the form so your total donation amount equals the sum of all your individual donations (if making multiple gifts).

• Be sure to include how you want your name to appear publicly or if you prefer to be anonymous to the public.