About College of Lake County Foundation
Inspire philanthropic giving to support student scholarships, fund transformative capital projects, and enhance college programs to advance student success, strengthen Lake County communities, and provide high-quality, accessible and equitable learning opportunities.
Focus Areas
higher educationscholarshipsworkforce developmentstudent basic needs / emergency assistancecapital projectscommunity engagement
Who They Fund
college students in Lake Countystudents experiencing financial or food insecuritylocal workforce/job-seekerscommunity college institutions and programs
Funding Style
direct financial aid (scholarships)
About College of Lake County Foundation
The College of Lake County Foundation’s largest 2024 grant was $4,372,209 to College of Lake County for grants and scholarships, showing that scholarship support is central to its giving. In the same year, it also awarded $108,919 for general support to the college, reinforcing a pattern of direct institutional funding rather than broad external grantmaking. The foundation’s work is closely tied to student access and success: its programs support scholarships, emergency aid, food security, workforce training, and college initiatives that serve Lake County students. That mix of support connects financial aid with the practical needs that can affect persistence in school. Its funded activities include the CLC Foundation Scholarships general scholarship application, the Lancer Emergency Assistance Fund, and the SHARE Market, which provide different forms of student support across the year. The foundation also backs workforce-oriented efforts through career and technical training and healthcare pathway support, while maintaining a focus on college programs and capital projects. The recent record points to a single-college model centered on the College of Lake County and its students.
What College of Lake County Foundation Funds
Scholarship support is the clearest thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. The largest 2024 grant, $4,372,209 to College of Lake County, was for grants and scholarships, and the foundation also operates a year-round scholarship application that matches students with hundreds of opportunities based on academic achievement, financial need, and field of study. Student basic needs are another major area. The Lancer Emergency Assistance Fund provides quick direct support for current students facing unexpected expenses, while SHARE Market donations provide free non-perishable food and toiletries to enrolled students needing extra support. Workforce development appears through the Metallica Scholars Initiative at CLC, which supports students in career and technical education, and through the PATH Grant, which offers stipends and educational resources for students in qualifying healthcare programs. The foundation also supports college programming through general support for College of Lake County.
How College of Lake County Foundation Gives
Typical grants are large: the 25th percentile is $1,174,742, the median is $2,240,564, and the 75th percentile is $3,306,386. That distribution matches a model built around institutional support rather than many small awards. The recent record shows two 2024 grants, both to College of Lake County, which suggests repeated support for the same recipient rather than a wide external portfolio. The foundation is a local grantmaker, and it gives in Illinois exclusively in the available data. Its active programs also show a mix of unsolicited and invitation-only or program-specific support.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$6.1M
Total Assets
$11.9M
Total Revenue
$8.1M
Total Expenses
$6.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $1.2M and $3.3M, with a median of $2.2M.
25th Percentile
$1.2M
Median
$2.2M
75th Percentile
$3.3M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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