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A letter to our supporters:

This has been a very difficult year for us all. Through it, the Compassion Foundation has continued to meet via Zoom, and as a Board we felt it was especially important to continue with compassionate giving, albeit in a truncated format.

Rather than our usual grant application process, we chose to seek out some smaller organizations that work one on one with local residents in need, and perhaps had little access to fundraising or had normal funding sources cut.

To that end, we chose six organizations and gifted them each $5000.

We hope you will continue to support us this year.

We are planning the annual golf outing for August 2021.

Come join us!

Due to these turbulent times we have decided to cancel our Annual Golf Classic for August 3rd 2020.

It is with regret that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Compassion Foundation Golf Outing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The golf outing was set for August 3, 2020.

Thank you for all your past support. Your donations enabled us to give grant money to local nonprofit organizations that focus on educational opportunities, job training, the physical and emotional well-being of children and adults, abating hunger and life skills.

This year will be extremely challenging for many of these organizations to raise funds to help those in need.

In lieu of the golf outing, please consider a generous donation so that we can continue our on-going support of these vital agencies.

We hope to be back in 2021!

Compassion Foundation Board of Directors

Please send donations to:

Compassion Foundation

305 S. Lake St.

P.O. Box 270

Aurora, IL 60507-0270

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Together We Can Help

The Compassion Foundation was founded to help fund organizations who help those most in need. Consider donating to The Compassion Foundation in Aurora, IL and your contribution will go towards helping thousands of people worldwide. Check out our latest events and see the unique options that you have to donate.

Compassion Foundation

The Compassion Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations that share our commitment to helping those in need. Located in Aurora, IL, the Compassion Foundation serves Kane, Kendall, and Western Dupage Counties. We rely on volunteers to help us raise support for grants as well as donations and sponsorships.

Since it’s inception in 1989, the Compassion Foundation has granted funds to over 500 agencies, impacting hundreds of thousands of people in our community.

Our grant application is currently closed until mid-October. For funding guidelines and additional information see our Grant Application page.

Make A Donation

The Compassion Foundation relies on the generosity of people like you. When you donate to Compassion, you support many organizations working to change lives in our community. If you would like to contribute, visit our Donate page for payment instructions or contact us by sending an email to carliskas@comcast.net. Click here for a list of our 2017 grantees. We are indeed grateful for your support.

2019 Golf Outing Photos

Vespa Primavera 50CC Given Away At 2019 Golf Outing

It was our pleasure to raffle off a Vespa Primavera 50CC, a $5500.00 value, at the 2019 golf outing.

Gary Ahasic Founder of CF, featured in Chicago Tribute

Gary Ahasic featured in article in Chicago Tribune. This article discusses Gary Ahasic’s strong will to help others. The Compassion Foundation is mentioned for giving a record total of $43,500 in grants to 12 nonprofits including Breaking Free, Mutual Ground, Kiwanis Club of Aurora (Coats for Kids), Tri City Family Services, Aurora Area Interfaith Food…

Meeting Chicago Bears!

The 2019 Golf Outing hosted by The Compassion Foundation was a great success. Here are some photos from the event when our attendees got to meet former Chicago Bears players.

CASA Grant Recipient

CASA is one of our grant recipients from the 2019 golf outing. 2019 has been our most successful year thus far.

The Compassion Foundation thanks Aurora Country Club with all of its heart.

Thank you for providing a luscious green golf course for the annual Compassion Foundation Golf Outing.