Come and meet the Carol Stream Parks Foundation at this year’s Holiday Tree Lighting, Friday December 1 at Fountain View Recreation Center, 6:30pm. See how you can make an impact in your community when you join or support the Carol Stream Parks Foundation. Good people doing great things!
When you make a gift to Carol Stream Parks Foundation, you are giving a lasting gift to your community. It’s a wonderful way to help support the parks and programs you know and love and ensure they are there for generations to come.
Your donation helps us fund the Scholarship Program, Parks and Facility Improvements, Program Enhancements, and Green Initiatives.
Scholarship recipients are truly appreciative of that great community resource.
“I am very blessed to have received this opportunity for a scholarship. As a single mother I am always watching every penny spent, with that being said and struggling to make ends meet, my daughter can still enjoy activities she may have otherwise missed out on. I am so grateful.” – Thankful Resident
“For the first time, (my kids) were able to be a part of organized sports and they really enjoyed it more than I could have imagined. Their physical stamina and strength increased and they lost some weight and improved their health and fitness so much that it was noticeable even after the first year.”- Thankful Resident
Carol Stream Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving financial support for the Carol Stream Park District. All contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible. Identified donors receive a written receipt. DONATIONS MAY BE MADE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING LINK, OR SENT TO: CAROL STREAM PARKS FOUNDATION, 849 W. LIES ROAD, CAROL STREAM IL 60188
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation made it’s annual donation to the Carol Stream Park District’s Scholarship fund during the February 13 Board Meeting. A $3,000 check was accepted by the Carol Stream Park Board. Shown left to right Commissioner Sokolowski, President Tim Powers, Foundation member Todd Powell, Executive Director Jim Reuter, Foundation Treasurer Clem Malinowski, Foundation liaison Pam Falco, Commissioner Dan Bird, Foundation member Mike Ashby, Vice President Tony Del Preto, and Foundation President Frank Parisi.
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation presented the Park District Board a $3,000 check at the January Carol Stream Park District Board meeting. Since it’s inception, the Carol Stream Parks Foundation has contributed over $20,000 to the park district’s scholarship fund. The Scholarship Fund is a program available to qualifying participants suffering from financial hardships to be able to participate in park district programs. Supporting the scholarship program has been a cornerstone incentive for the Carol Stream Parks Foundation. Additional projects include the installation of a Bike Fix It Station at Simkus Recreation Center. Looking forward to more great things from the Foundation in 2022!
Holding checks from left to right are Park District Board President Tim Powers, Foundation members Carol Floren, Craig Cronquist, Mike Ashby, Clem Malinowski, Commissioner Brian Sokolowski, Foundation Vice President Donna Freeman, Board Vice President Anthony Del Preto, Pam Falco, Commissioner Jacqueline Jeffery, Executive Director Jim Reuter, & Foundation President Frank Parisi.
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation presented the Carol Stream Park District’s Board of Commissioners with a check for $5,000 benefitting the Carol Stream Park District’s youth scholarship program at the February 2, 2020 board meeting. These funds were raised in 2019 through various fundraising events, such as the annual Duck Race, Bike Club memberships, and generous donations to the Foundation.
Holding checks from left to right are Foundation members Mike Ashby (Foundation Board Member), Pam Falco (Staff Liaison), Craig Cronquist (Foundation Board Member), Dave Creighton (Foundation President), Clem Malinowski (Foundation Board Member), Donna Freeman (Foundation Board Member), Carol Floren, (Foundation Board Member) and Cindy Carlson (Foundation Board Member).
During the February 11, 2019 Board meeting the Carol Stream Parks Foundation presented the Carol Stream Park District’s Board of Commissioners with a check for $3,000 benefitting the Carol Stream Park District’s youth scholarship program. These funds were raised in 2018 through various fundraising events, such as the annual Duck Race, Bike Club memberships, and generous donations to the Foundation.
Holding checks from left to right are Pam Falco (Staff Liaison), Commissioner Gramann, Commissioner Sokolowski, Craig Cronquist (Foundation Board Member), Back Row: Commissioner Jeffery, Mike Ashby (Foundation Board Member), Commissioner Powers, Commissioner Bird, Clem Malinowski (Foundation Board Member), Commissioner Del Preto, Frank Parisi (Foundation Board member).
The National Association of Parks Foundations held an awards night on November 20, 2018, to recognize Park Foundations for their dedicated work in their communities. The Carol Stream Parks Foundation was awarded the Creative Event Production Award for our annual Duck Race.
Pictured from left to right – Foundation Board Members: Craig Cronquist, Frank Parisi, Dave Creighton, Pam Falco, Donna Freeman, Cindy Carlson, Jim Reuter.
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing additional financial support for public parks and recreation programs of the Carol Stream Park District.
The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is managed by a board of directors who live or work locally and are passionate about providing a strong financial foundation for parks and recreation in the community. We build and strengthen the financial resources of the District by receiving gifts, grants, bequests, and endowments on the District’s behalf. Contributions from individuals and businesses are used to improve or add to existing park projects, programs, or to help fund future projects.
Scholarship Program
This ongoing program helps people suffering from financial hardship afford recreational activity fees. Many kids and adults would not be able to play baseball, go camping, learn to swim, attend the after school program, or stay active and connected if it wasn’t for this program.Park and Facility Improvements
Adding amenities to parks and facilities adds enjoyment value for visitors, and enriches our community. Improvements may include extending trails, installation of park benches, trees, playground replacements, and enhancements to the recreation center and other properties.Recreation Program Enrichment
Sports, gymnastics, dance, swim team, and any recreation program area can be improved with additional and updated equipment, supplies. These enhancements make the programs more effective, more fun, or more meaningful for participants. Supplemental financial support help keep registration fees lower, allowing more people to participate.Greening Initiatives
From energy efficiency to environmental restoration, additional funds are needed to help the Carol Stream Park District “go green”, restore and protect natural areas, and educate visitors. Financial gifts or gifts of land help create a greener environment in our community.
Your will is a meaningful way to make a lasting gift. Such a provision can be structured to fit your personal, family, and financial needs, and can be reviewed and revised in the future.
General Bequest
One of the most popular ways to make a charitable gift through your will, a general bequest allows you to simply leave a specific dollar amount. Example: I give $25,000 to The Carol Stream Parks Foundation, Carol Stream, IL, to be used for its exempt purposes.Residuary Bequest
To give an organization all or a portion of an estate after debts, taxes, expenses and other bequests have been paid, a residuary bequest lets you provide specific amounts to family members or friends, and leave the remainder to Carol Stream Parks Foundation. Example: I give the rest of the property I own at my death to The Carol Stream Parks Foundation, Carol Stream, IL, to be used for its exempt purposes.Percentage Bequest
The most flexible way to give, the size of your percentage bequest automatically changes with the size of the estate. Example: I give 20-percent of my estate to The Carol Stream Parks Foundation, Carol Stream, IL, to be used for its exempt purposes.Contingent Bequest
A contingent bequest takes effect only if the primary intention cannot be met. Example: If (primary beneficiary) predeceases me or disclaims any interest in (description of property), I give such property to The Carol Stream Parks Foundation Inc., Carol Stream, IL, to be used for its exempt purposes.Restricted Bequest
Any type of bequest can be restricted to a specific purpose. Example: I give $50,000 to The Carol Stream Parks Foundation, Carol Stream, IL, to create a named endowment to fund financial assistance for deserving applicants.Gift of Life Insurance
Through the Carol Stream Parks Foundation, the Foundation can become the beneficiary, or contingent beneficiary, of a life insurance policy. You retain lifetime ownership of the policy. Other options include transferring ownership to the Carol Stream Parks Foundation or purchasing a new policy with the Foundation as owner and beneficiary.Gifts of Retirement Assets
Retirement plan assets differ from most other assets you may own. Upon your death, these assets are subject to not only an estate tax but also an income tax. This additional tax exposure makes your retirement plan assets significantly more expensive to transfer to non-spousal beneficiaries than real estate, stocks, and certain other assets. However, retirement plan assets, including IRAs, 403(B) plans, 401(K) plans, and other plans, represent one of the best assets for charitable giving. Consider using retirement plan benefits to make a significant gift to Carol Stream Parks Foundation. Due to the tax treatment of these plan benefits, the cost of your gift to your estate and heirs is often relatively small.Other Ways to Leave a Legacy
There are more ways, such as charitable trusts and gifts of real estate, to benefit both your heirs and the Foundation. Individual situations vary, consult your professional advisers on other ways to give. If you are considering a gift of real estate, contact us first to be certain the Foundation is able to receive your gift.
Your donation dollars increase if you work for a company with a matching gift program.
Carol Stream Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to improving financial support for the Carol Stream Park District. All contributions to the organization are tax-deductible. Identified donors receive a written receipt.
“I am very blessed to have received this opportunity for a scholarship. As a single mother I am always watching every penny spent, with that being said and struggling to make ends meet, my daughter can still enjoy activities she may have otherwise missed out on. I am so grateful.”
– Thankful Resident
“For the first time, (my kids) were able to be a part of organized sports and they really enjoyed it more than I could have imagined. Their physical stamina and strength increased and they lost some weight and improved their health and fitness so much that it was noticeable even after the first year.”
– Thankful Resident
