Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation envisions a racially just society in which all members of our community thrive and prosper.

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation provides community funding, philanthropic leadership, fund management and connections with resources outside the community. We support nonprofit excellence with technical assistance and training for nonprofits.

Since 1931, the Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest has been a community cultural mainstay. With a three-part mission to...
06/09/2026

Since 1931, the Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest has been a community cultural mainstay. With a three-part mission to offer live symphonic music, provide performance opportunities for musicians, and foster an appreciation of classical music in the young, the symphony continues to strike a chord in our community! Read more about this venerable institution here:

https://oprfcf.org/music-to-our-ears-celebrating-95-years-of-symphony/

Women Leaders in Philanthropy members connected and celebrated this year’s collective impact 🎉 Thank you to Vice Chair, ...
06/05/2026

Women Leaders in Philanthropy members connected and celebrated this year’s collective impact 🎉 Thank you to Vice Chair, Megan Lewis, for hosting and organizing the evening at her home 🏡💜 To learn more about Women Leaders in Philanthropy, visit our website at OPRFCF.ORG/WLIP

Considering donating to the OPRF Community Foundation? Here’s a benefit you may not know about. Under the Illinois Gives...
06/04/2026

Considering donating to the OPRF Community Foundation? Here’s a benefit you may not know about. Under the Illinois Gives tax credit program, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) made to a permanent endowment fund maintained by the Foundation earn state tax credits of up to 25%. What’s more, you can transfer up to $111,000 per year directly from your IRA to a qualified charity without counting the distribution as taxable income!

To learn more, speak with your financial or tax advisor, or reach out to Development Director Brian Biederman at [email protected] or (708) 848-1560. Let’s work together to help the West Cook County region—and your donation—prosper and thrive!

Attending the A Day in Our Village festival in Village of Oak Park, Illinois? Stop by and say hello at the OPRF Communit...
06/02/2026

Attending the A Day in Our Village festival in Village of Oak Park, Illinois? Stop by and say hello at the OPRF Community Foundation's table! It’s happening June 7, from 11 am to 4 pm in Scoville Park, near Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue. Come speak with our staff and board members to learn about how the Foundation supports vital charities and organizations across the West Cook region.

https://www.oak-park.us/Community/Events-and-Activities/A-Day-in-Our-Village

In commemoration of their 30th anniversary and 10th year as a collective giving group, Women Leaders in Philanthropy off...
06/01/2026

In commemoration of their 30th anniversary and 10th year as a collective giving group, Women Leaders in Philanthropy offered their largest grant amount ever—$100,000—to local West Cook region causes that improve the community. The grant money will support campaigns that address food security; provide legal support for underserved, immigrant, and low-income populations; reduce gun violence; and fund youth/young adult after-school enrichment programs. Read the article and learn more at the following link:

https://oprfcf.org/largest-grant-amount-from-women-leaders-in-philanthropy/

The Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Allan O. Baldwin Memorial Fund, a collaboration with Ms. Jan Bal...
05/28/2026

The Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Allan O. Baldwin Memorial Fund, a collaboration with Ms. Jan Baldwin of Oak Park. The fund will benefit Oak Park’s celebrated Hemingway Foundation. Ms. Baldwin created the endowment to honor her husband’s work as a volunteer and former chairman of that organization, and to sustain its mission. Learn more about the fund at the linked article!

https://oprfcf.org/new-fund-supports-the-hemingway-foundation/

To contribute to the fund, visit the OPRF Community Foundation donor portal.

Last week John Tibensky held an Annual Celebration for the recipients of The Tibensky Academic Enrichment Scholarship! S...
05/27/2026

Last week John Tibensky held an Annual Celebration for the recipients of The Tibensky Academic Enrichment Scholarship! Students invited a parent along and shared stories of their experiences, but also how it has impacted their desire to continue exploring travel academic enrichment programs ✈️🗺️ Thank you to The Tibensky family for crating this scholarship opportunity and for hosting such a beautiful evening🎉 Thank you to the for hosting our event!

In commemoration of their 30th anniversary and 10th year as a collective giving group, Women Leaders in Philanthropy off...
05/26/2026

In commemoration of their 30th anniversary and 10th year as a collective giving group, Women Leaders in Philanthropy offered their largest grant amount ever—$75,000—to local West Cook region causes that improve the community. The grant money will support campaigns that address food security; provide legal support for underserved, immigrant, and low-income populations; reduce gun violence; and fund youth/young adult after-school enrichment programs. Read the article and learn more at the following link:

https://oprfcf.org/largest-grant-amount-from-women-leaders-in-philanthropy/

As Memorial Day approaches, we honor and remember those who gave their lives for their country, while wishing for peace ...
05/21/2026

As Memorial Day approaches, we honor and remember those who gave their lives for their country, while wishing for peace in the future.

The Foundation offices will be closed Monday, May 25.

Looks like you could use a Second Cup! We’re inviting all West Cook region nonprofit teams to our next Second Cup nonpro...
05/19/2026

Looks like you could use a Second Cup! We’re inviting all West Cook region nonprofit teams to our next Second Cup nonprofit co-working session on Thursday, June 11, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Foundation offices (1049 Lake Street, Oak Park).

Join your Austin, Berwyn, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Maywood, Oak Park, and River Forest colleagues for a conversation about the importance of a vital and supportive culture in any organization. Attendees enjoy tea and coffee from Wise Cup as well as delicious snacks—it’s our treat! After the main presentation, feel free to collaborate in our conference room until noon.

The Foundation continues to present Second Cup sessions as part of our ongoing Nonprofit Excellence Program. These events offer support "beyond the check" by fostering a communal environment where local professionals from community-based organizations can learn, grow, and work together to improve our community. Please join us! RSVP at the link below:

https://forms.gle/R4LZDm3wDTZe3FmcA

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1049 Lake Street, Ste 204
Oak Park, IL
60301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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