黑料社区 Foundation

Together we transform lives

With your generous support, we can support students throughout their educational journey. As financial stressors lighten, they can start, continue and complete their academic goals.

黑料社区 Foundation and its donors help deliver high-quality, accessible learning opportunities across Lake County. We advance student success and strengthen diverse Lake County communities.

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Make a gift

You can also mail checks to:
黑料社区 Foundation, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030

Contact
黑料社区 Foundation

(847) 543-2091
foundation@clcillinois.edu

Donors make a difference

$5.5+ million fundraised, 53% more than last year
Nearly $1 million in 黑料社区 Foundation student scholarships distributed
More than 850 students received support from Foundation donors, a 42% increase
1,100+ financial awards made

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Weaving a culture of philantrophy

Explore the impact donors and the 黑料社区 Foundation had on students and learning outcomes.

Giving opportunities

Corporations and organizations

Your generous donation will help students achieve their dreams and can create a talent recruitment pipeline.
Become a sponsor for our annual events. Invest in our 黑料社区 Foundation Scholarship and Grants Fund and promote your company to Lake County communities.
Share your knowledge by serving as an industry expert on a Career Advisory Committee. Career Advisory Committees help the college ensure that 黑料社区檚 curriculum meets your workforce needs through:
- Industry certifications
- Methods and practices
- New technologies
- Occupational skill standards
- Professional development opportunities for faculty and students
- Providing curriculum review feedback
The 黑料社区 SHARE Market provides free non-perishable food and toiletries to any enrolled 黑料社区 student who needs extra support. Donations help students stay focused on their education and career goals, keeping them on track for graduation. Students can pick up groceries and supplies weekly or grab a snack before or after classes.

Support 黑料社区 Foundation events

Individuals

Make a secure donation. .
Make a secure donation by calling the Foundation at (847) 543-2091.
Make checks payable to the 黑料社区 Foundation. The mailing address is 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030.
Make a gift of appreciated assets. They are tax deductible and acknowledge the full fair market value when the gift is made. Please notify the 黑料社区 Foundation at foundation@clcillinois.edu when making a stock gift so that we can allocate the stock sale proceeds to the proper fund per your wishes.
Donors recommending grants from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) are limited by IRS guidelines for benefits they may receive in exchange for the gift. To ensure your recommended DAF grant follows IRS guidelines, the Foundation will not provide donor benefits that have fair market value, including event tables and tickets, in exchange for gifts from DAFs.

Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift.
黑料社区 honors individuals who include the 黑料社区 Foundation in a will or trust. Contact Director of Development Laura Gergely for more information at (847) 543-2488 or lgergely@clcillinois.edu.
Recognize a friend or loved one by making a gift in their honor or memory.
Invest in our 黑料社区 Foundation Scholarship and Grants Fund and promote your company to Lake County communities. Contact Community Giving Manager Cynthia Gentlemen at (847) 543-2400 or cgentleman@clcillinois.edu.
Make an in-kind gift to support the academic experience. A non-cash donation is the charitable giving of goods and/or services. Examples include:
- Books
- Musical or lab equipment
- Technical machinery
- Automotive equipment
Contact Community Giving Manager Cynthia Gentlemen at (847) 543-2400 or cgentleman@clcillinois.edu to process your donation.

ATC naming opportunities

黑料社区檚 world-class Advanced Technology Center (ATC), located in Gurnee, Illinois, provides industry-relevant career pathways. Our goal is to supply 40% of Lake County檚 manufacturing workforce within the next 5 years. To achieve this goal, we are actively seeking dedicated community partners.

Establish a legacy for you or your business by securing naming rights in an area of the facility. You can also partner with us in developing equitable educational opportunities to train the next generation of Lake County檚 manufacturing workforce.

Opportunities include:

Creating workforce partnerships for your current workers and apprentices to enhance talent development within your organization
Joining advisory committees and employer-led efforts to inform ATC programming
Using the ATC for stakeholder gatherings and events

Gifts may be pledged over 3 to 5 years.

Join us as we prepare tomorrow檚 workforce to meet the manufacturing and technology demands of today.

Meet our team

Leigh Ann Jacobson
Executive Director & Chief Development Officer 847-543-2640 ljacobson3@clcillinois.edu
Hannah Shallenberger
Director Corporate & Foundation Relations 847-543-2713 hshallenberger@clcillinois.edu
Laura Gergely
Director Development 847-543-2488 lgergely@clcillinois.edu
Rachel Slater
Assistant to the Executive Director 847-543-2848 rslater1@clcillinois.edu
Cynthia Gentleman
Community Giving Manager 847-543-2400 cgentleman@clcillinois.edu
Alma Trujillo
Development Services Manager 847-543-2646 atrujillo12@clcillinois.edu
Janet Paddock
Prospect Research Coordinator 847-543-2649 jpaddock3@clcillinois.edu
Kerilyn Merritt
Marketing & Communications Specialist 847-543-2097 kmerritt4@clcillinois.edu