The 501(c)3 Partner of Glen Ellyn Park District

Founded in 2015, the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations received support the Foundation’s mission of scholarships, preservation, and improvement. Our scholarship program provides access so all Glen Ellyn residents can participate in Park District activities, regardless of economic situation. We acquire, maintain, and preserve open land space, improve existing Park District assets, and develop recreational resources for the entire community.

Your Support is the Foundation of Our Future

Through a gift to the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, you can make an impact on the lives of members of the Glen Ellyn community. Whether your gift is $25 or $2,500, each contribution makes a difference. Examples of areas you can impact include:

• Ensuring the sustainability of our parks, trails, and green spaces
• Making the dream of playing football, soccer, or attending camp a reality for a child
• Providing inclusion and the joy of parks for everyone
• Contributing to the health and well-being of Glen Ellyn Park District residents
• Enriching our community by adding amenities to parks and facilities

Ways to Donate / Give

The simplest way to contribute to the Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation is through cash gifts. Creative gifts of assets can also include stocks, bonds, real estate, and personal property. All donations received are tax deductible as charitable contributions.

Donate to the Scholarship Fund Online:
Click here to make your donation!

Donate by Mail:
Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation
185 Spring Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Fundraising Events & More

Each year, the Foundation hosts events, raffles, and more to benefit the scholarship fund. The proceeds from these events support at-risk Glen Ellyn resident families by providing full or partial funding for recreational programs for those in need.

Get Involved

The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation is currently seeking interested community members to serve on the Foundation’s Board. For more information on how you can help advance the Foundation’s mission, please call (630) 942-7251 or email [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Mission & Vision Statements

Mission

Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation stands for opportunity. Our scholarship program provides access so all Glen Ellyn residents can participate in Park District activities, regardless of economic situation. We acquire, maintain, and preserve open land space, improve existing Park District assets, and develop recreational resources for the entire community.

Vision

To provide an opportunity for individuals and businesses to partner with the Glen Ellyn Park District through donations, fundraising, grants, planned giving, and community outreach.

Board Meetings