Annual Geneva Giving Trees
Since 2008, the Geneva History Museum has invited local nonprofits to decorate Christmas trees to create a Geneva Giving Tree Display for the community to enjoy and to highlight the organizations.
Vote for your favorite trees by making donations, and support local non-profit groups while celebrating Geneva’s spirit of community! The winning organization keeps 100% of the funds pledged in support of their tree, while the remaining organizations split their winnings 50/50 with the Museum.
Voting takes place here online and at the museum. Minimum $5 for online votes, please.
Voting ends at 4 p.m., January 1, 2026
Altrusa International of Fox Valley Foundation
For over 100 years, Altrusa International has attracted women from all occupations and lifestyles who share an interest in community service. Our goal is to improve literacy, which is a key to opportunity. At Fox Valley, we raise money through fundraisers and disburse those funds to local agencies in the Fox Valley area to help meet this goal.
CASA Kane County
CASA Kane County is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to giving children who have experienced abuse support throughout the court process. Through trained community advocates, CASA ensures each child has a safe, nurturing, and permanent home, equipped with the supports they need to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras (EYSO) has a national reputation for providing not only an engaging musical experience for its students, but also a comprehensive learning environment which promotes curiosity, imagination, critical thinking, and collaboration. With six large ensembles, three small ensembles, and a thriving Chamber Music Institute, EYSO is nearly 400 musicians strong with students coming from 60 different communities across Illinois.
Fox Valley United Way
Fox Valley United Way is committed to ensuring that all families in our communities have equitable access to opportunities and resources supporting positive health, youth opportunity, and community resiliency. Through programs such as 2-1-1, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, SPARK (our kindergarten readiness initiative), and Holiday Assistance, we aim to provide resources to those seeking financial security.
Geneva Academic Foundation
The Geneva Academic Foundation (GAF) provides educational experiences and opportunities through student scholarships and classroom grants for technology, programs, and equipment throughout Geneva Community School District 304, grades K-12. The role of GAF in Geneva is to provide an ongoing bridge to academic enrichment for all students across all schools in the district. Funding is collected through donations and fundraising.
Geneva Foundation for the Arts
The Geneva Foundation for the Arts (GFA) enriches life in and around Geneva by fostering community and cultural growth through the arts. A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GFA sponsors events like Shakespeare in the Park, Steeple Walk, Terrain, and the Artists Road Rally. Join us in celebrating and connecting through the arts! GenevaFoundationForTheArts.org
Geneva Garden Club
The Geneva Garden Club provides thousands of dollars in scholarships, maintains Geneva Garden Club Park and the Fabyan Japanese Garden, designs beautiful planters at the Geneva History Museum, the CASA Children’s Garden and the American Legion as well as our knuckle in downtown Geneva. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month and welcome guests to our meetings.
Geneva Library Foundation
The Geneva Library Foundation is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and building an endowment to ensure everyone can discover, inspire, and grow through the power of the library. Through our Fund the Journey campaign, we’re helping the Library purchase and outfit a mobile outreach van to make an impact where it’s needed most, bringing books, technology, and services to schools, senior communities, and individuals with disabilities.
Kayla's Hope Foundation
Kayla’s Hope Foundation was founded in 2018 by the Lehmann family in memory of their daughter and sister, Kayla Brooke Lehmann. Our Mission is to help people feel comfortable speaking about their mental health and assisting those struggling, offering hope to those who need it most. It’s OKAY not to be OKAY, BUT it is important to seek help and feel comfortable doing so. Since its inception, Kayla’s Hope has granted nearly $225,000 to those organizations offering counseling & mental illness support, and given $46,000 in college scholarships within Kane County (Kaylashope.org)
Lazarus House
Lazarus House . . . You are Never Alone.
For those in central and western rural Kane County facing homelessness, Lazarus House strives to make sure they are not alone. Lazarus House has been providing services for neighbors in need and those experiencing homelessness since 1997. The mission of Lazarus House is to offer guests connected to our communities, who are homeless or in need, hope for the future by providing hospitality, food, safe shelter, and education. Help us continue to ensure those in need are not alone.
LEAP Fox Valley
LEAP is a transformative program for high school students, inspiring the next generation
of philanthropic leaders. Through hands-on learning, students explore philanthropy, nonprofit operations, and the impact of local organizations. They gain knowledge in foundations, boards, grant-making, fundraising, strategic planning, volunteering, and operational management, while also developing leadership and networking skills.
Limelight Educational Arts Foundation
Limelight Educational Arts Foundation (L.E.A.F) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization raising funds towards the study and live performance of dance and theatre arts for the seasoned dancer and those just starting out. L.E.A.F is also passionate about sharing creative movement within the special needs community, cross connecting the joy and benefits of nurturing music and dance for all abilities.
Marklund
With a mission to make everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities, Marklund provides residential, therapeutic and educational services to adults with profound developmental disabilities. Our Marklund Hyde Center campus in Geneva includes homes for 96 residents, as well as the Marklund Day School for students with multiple needs and those on the Autism Spectrum. Volunteers are welcome! Learn more at www.marklund.org.
Mutual Ground
For 50 years, Mutual Ground has been a safe haven for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use. Through shelter, advocacy, counseling, and prevention education, we empower survivors, support recovery, and break cycles of violence and addiction—creating a safe community where no one suffers in silence.
Second Act Scene 2
Second Act | Scene 2 is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides our community with high-quality, professional counseling and social work services at reduced cost to those in need in the Fox Valley area and surrounding communities. Compelled by love, we offer a safe, calm environment where those that are affected by mental illness can find hope, healing and regeneration.
Tri-City Family Services
TriCity Family Services strengthens the mental health of our community by providing accessible and comprehensive counseling and support for all ages. Among our many services, art therapy offers clients a creative outlet for healing—helping individuals express emotions, reduce stress, and find hope through the power of art.