At The Suter Company, our vision is to enrich lives for generations. As a long-standing community partner and investor, we are pleased to celebrate our 100th anniversary with The Suter Company Community Enrichment Grant Program. We are proud to offer a total of $100,000 to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that impact residents of DeKalb County, Illinois, divided across four grant cycles for the 2025 calendar year.
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that provide direct assistance, services, and/or benefits to DeKalb County, Illinois residents.
Organizations must be in good standing with the IRS and have a current 990 on file.
Organizations must have a valid EIN number.
Applicants may apply in more than one grant cycle until they receive a grant. Organizations can only receive one grant during the 2025 period.
Grant Application Schedule
Cycle 1: Applications due 2/14/25; Funding decision 3/14/25
Cycle 2: Applications due 5/23/25; Funding decision 6/25/25
Cycle 3: Applications due 8/15/25; Funding decision 9/13/25
Cycle 4: Applications due 11/7/25; Funding decision 12/6/25
*All applications are due by 11:59pm CT on the application due dates listed above. All application materials must be submitted electronically via e-mail to sutergrant100anniversary@suterco.com. Physical copies will not be accepted.
Application Materials
To apply for one of the Community Enrichment Grants, please download, review, and electronically complete the documents listed below. Once each document is complete with your information, please save the files and submit all electronically via e-mail to sutergrant100anniversary@suterco.com. Physical copies will not be accepted.
Questions after reviewing the materials? Please contact Christine DeVlieger at sutergrant100anniversary@suterco.com or by phone at 779-222-3266.
Grant Instructions (PDF)
Grant Guidelines (PDF)
Grant Cover Letter (PDF)
Grant Questionnaire (PDF)
Project Budget Template (.XLS)