DuPage County Farm Bureau® Foundation

“Cultivating the Seeds of Promise For Tomorrow”

The DuPage County Farm Bureau® Foundation has been established by the DuPage County Farm Bureau® to carry the heritage of DuPage County agriculture into the future. Within the families of the greater DuPage County community lie the promises of tomorrow’s agricultural industry, and those individuals who will make today’s dreams the realities of tomorrow.

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity, the Foundation solicits and distributes private funding for agriculturally-related education programs, leadership training, Ag In The Classroom, research, public library collection development, charitable activities and college scholarships.

Scholarships

Ken F. Ebersold Scholarship

DUE MAY 1st !

This scholarship was created in memory of Ken F. Ebersold, Downers Grove, IL. Mr. Ebersold was a past President of the DuPage County Farm Bureau® and an active volunteer for many years.

Each year the Board of Trustees may award one scholarship to a college Freshman, Sophomore or Junior who is actively and successfully pursuing an undergraduate degree in an agriculturally-related course of study. The parents of the applicant must also be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau®, as of January 1, for the two years prior.  Past recipients of this scholarship may apply during each year of their first three years of college.
 

For further information, call (630) 668-8161
 

Arnold Oestmann Scholarship

DUE MAY 1st !

This scholarship was created in memory of Arnold Oestmann of Westmont, IL, Past President of the DuPage County Farm Bureau.

Each year the Board of Trustees may award one scholarship to a high school senior whose parents have been members in good standing of the DCFB for 2 years as of January 1st of the application year. There is no restriction on the course of study to pursue in college. Applications are due by May 1st each year.

General Scholarship Fund

DUE April 1st !

Each year the Board of Trustees awards up to four scholarships to high school seniors. Applicants must complete and submit the required application forms by April 1 each year. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must demonstrate that they are qualified to pursue a college education and interested in a course of study related to the agriculture industry. In addition, their parents must be members in good standing of the DuPage County Farm Bureau® for at least two years as of January 1 of the application year.

Donor Recognition

Honor Roll

Contributors to the DuPage County Farm Bureau® Foundation are independent, farm-focused people, organizations and businesses with an interest in advancing the Agriculture Industry.

Because the Foundation is a charitable organization, organized under the IRS Code 501(c)(3), contributors can deduct their gifts and contributions to the extent allowable by law. These gifts and contributions can take many forms. In addition to monetary contributions, gifts may include land or estate donations, insurance policies, or memorial bequests.

Those who contribute amounts of $100, $500, $1000 or more receive special recognition as a Bronze, Silver or Gold Star Contributor. Recognition includes a framed certificate or plaque and the adding of their name to the Honor Roll Board permanently located in the Farm Bureau® Office.

For information on how you can become an Honor Roll member, call (630) 668-8161.