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Lemont Park Foundation

The Lemont Park District’s not- for-profit foundation--the Lemont Park Foundation--was established for the purpose of improving, providing and expanding the Lemont Park District parks, programs, facilities and resources to improve the quality of life for community residents. The foundation is governed by a board of directors that is made up of citizens from the community. It's primary goal is to obtain funds and donations for the acquisition and development of land and parks within the park district boundaries.

Goals of the Lemont Park Foundation:

• Raise money
  
• Acquire assets, property and other resources
• Provide financial assistance to the Park District Scholarship Program
• Provide financial assistance for specified Lemont Park District capital projects.
• Provide support as an advisory committee to the Lemont park District on ethical, operational and recreational issues as requested.

To achieve the above goals, the foundation seeks to raise monies by fund raising, acquiring assets, property, and other resources to benefit the community of Lemont.

How Can You Help?
Ways to Help:

• Donations of property or land
• Donations of stocks and bonds
• Will and Trust endowments
• Donations of Cash
• Donations can be accepted from individuals or corporations
• Year end tax donations
• Volunteering to help at foundation functions

The Lemont Park Foundation is a federally approved TAX-DEDUCTIBLE organization. Donations can be directed for special uses as per the donor’s request. ( i.e. the donor wishes that the funds they donate go directly for the purchase of trees.)  Donations can be as small or as large as you wish.  All monies, assets derived from donations stay within the Lemont Park District boundaries, properties and facilities. 

If you would like to assist us in improving the quality of life and leisure for the public of Lemont, or if you require additional information regarding the Lemont Park Foundation, please contact the Executive Director of the Lemont Park District at 630-257-6787, extension 3010. 

Lemont Park District Scholarship Program
No family should be denied access to a park funded program or event (excluding contractual obligations). The Lemont Park Foundation, working with the Executive Director of the Park, will provide a scholarship to a needy individual or family. Applications are confidential and the recipient parent or guardian is required to volunteer their time at a park district or community event. Information on scholarship assistance can be obtained by contacting the Brain J. Sullivan at 630-257-6787, extension 3010 or via email at brian-sullivan@lemontparkdistrict.org.

Memorial Tree and Bench Program
Through the Memorial Tree and Bench Program, friends and family can provide a unique dedication to loved ones by placing a tree or bench in one of the beautiful parks in the Lemont Park District. This historical dedication provides a lasting remembrance in honor of a loved one and enhances the meaning of a tree or bench to observers or park patrons.

Memorial Tree
Lemont Park Foundations Memorial Trees are 2" to 3" around and a minimum of 6' in height. THe tree will be planted in a neighborhood park with the site selection agreed to between the donor and the Park District Executive Director.

A plaque will be mounted at the base of the tree after the tree growth has been established. Trees will planted in the spring, early summer or fall. Cost for a Memorial Tree, including purchase, installation, delivery and upkeep, is $250.

Memorial Park Bench
Lemont Park Foundation Memorial Benches are 6' long and made of recycled plastic composition. It is available in a variety of colors. Cost for the Memorial Park Bench is $450. The cost includes a remembrance plaque, the bench, installation and upkeep. Exact placement of the bench will be determined by the donor and the Lemont Park District Executive Director.

Foundation Members:
Brian Sullivan
Executive Director

Pat Sexton
President

Karen Perkey
Treasurer

Ray Masterson
Conservation Committee Chair

Cindy Stach-Pearman
Scholarship Comm Chair

Dan Ganzer
Grant Facilitator Chair

Cathy Davis

JoAnn Luksis

Cathy Wolfkill
Public Relations Co-Chair

Nancy Uher
Teen Advisory and Public Relations Co-Chair

Mike Leonard
Golf Outing Chair

Need More Information?
Persons interested in more information regarding the "Lemont Park Foundation" should contact Executive Director Brian J. Sullivan at the Lemont Park District at 630-257-6787, extension 3010.

Park district employees and foundation board members are available to come and speak at your next group meeting to explain the foundation.

Call us at 630-257-6787 to arrange for a speaker, to ask questions regarding the foundation.