Fostering independence, engagement, socialization, and personal growth in older adults
Lake Forest-lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation’s grantmaking is built around older adults in the Lake Forest–Lake Bluff community, with support directed to senior services, transportation, advocacy, and socialization programs. The pattern is strongly local and program-specific: every recent grant listed goes to an Illinois recipient, and the foundation’s active programs center on Dickinson Hall Senior Center and related services that help older adults stay engaged and connected. A major recipient is Senior Resources Commission in Lake Forest, which received the largest recent grant at $112,129 in 2023 and additional support in later years. The foundation also backs The Josselyn Center Nfp in Northfield for social services work, alongside other local organizations serving older adults and the systems around them. Its stated mission aligns closely with the grants: fostering independence, engagement, socialization, and personal growth in older adults. That shows up across senior-center programming, transportation assistance, and advocacy-oriented support, rather than a broad multi-issue portfolio. The result is a grantmaker with a narrow service area and a consistent emphasis on practical supports for aging residents.
Aging and senior services are the clearest through line. The foundation gave $78,440 in 2025 and $77,520 in 2024 to Senior Resources Commission in Lake Forest for financial support, and it also funds Dickinson Hall Senior Center programming that serves older adults in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Transportation is another visible priority. In 2024, Senior Transportation in Lake Forest received $49,565 for transportation service, and the active Transportation Program Support line covers services and vehicles, including van acquisition and operations, so older adults can reach appointments, programs, and community resources. The foundation also supports social services and community stability. The Josselyn Center Nfp in Northfield received $55,421 in 2024 and $52,850 in 2025 for social services, while Community Partners for Affordable in Libertyville received $43,000 in 2023 for affordable housing. Faith in Action in Highland Park also appears in the recent grants for social services.
Typical grants cluster in a middle range: the 25th percentile is $25,000, the median is $43,000, and the 75th percentile is $55,421. Recent awards show repeat funding to the same organizations across multiple years, including Senior Resources Commission, The Josselyn Center Nfp, Senior Transportation, and Faith in Action. That pattern points to recurring support rather than isolated one-time awards. The foundation is a grantmaker, not an individual-funding or program-related-investment vehicle. The active program list shows both restricted program support and general giving, and unsolicited requests are only indicated for the General Giving / Giving Tree line. Other listed programs do not accept unsolicited applications.
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Most grants fall between $25K and $55K, with a median of $43K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$43K
75th Percentile
$55K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in IL.
STEVE POTSIC
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Giving is entirely local and entirely in Illinois: 100% of grants in the recent list went to recipients in the HQ state, and Illinois is also the top state by grant count. Lake Forest appears repeatedly, with grants to Senior Resources Commission and Senior Transportation. Other recipient cities include Northfield, Libertyville, and Highland Park, all within the foundation’s service area in Lake County and nearby communities.
The foundation focuses on older adults and senior services, especially programs that foster independence, engagement, socialization, and personal growth. Active grant programs also support transportation services, advocacy and navigation help, and Dickinson Hall Senior Center programming in the Lake Forest–Lake Bluff community.
Typical grant size is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $43,000 at the median, and $55,421 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards include several grants in that range, with recurring support to the same local organizations over multiple years.
The recent grants show recurring support. Senior Resources Commission received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Senior Transportation appears in 2024 and 2025; The Josselyn Center Nfp appears in 2024 and 2025; Faith in Action appears in 2023 and 2025. That points to ongoing relationship-based giving.
Its giving is local. All recent grants went to Illinois recipients, and the recipient cities listed are Lake Forest, Northfield, Libertyville, and Highland Park. The foundation’s active programs are also tied to Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Lake County.
Unsolicited requests are only indicated for the General Giving / Giving Tree donation line. The other active grant programs listed are structured as support for Dickinson Hall Senior Center, transportation, senior advocacy, and general program and services support.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION | LAKE FOREST, IL | $78,440 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP | NORTHFIELD, IL | $52,850 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| SENIOR TRANSPORTATION | LAKE FOREST, IL | $34,000 | 2025 | TRANSPORTATION SERVICE |
| FAITH IN ACTION | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $30,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION | LAKE FOREST, IL | $77,520 | 2024 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP | NORTHFIELD, IL | $55,421 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| SENIOR TRANSPORTATION | LAKE FOREST, IL | $49,565 | 2024 | TRANSPORTATION SERVICE |
| FAITH IN ACTION | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $25,000 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION | LAKE FOREST, IL | $112,129 | 2023 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR AFFORDABLE | LIBERTYVILLE, IL | $43,000 | 2023 | AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
| SENIOR TRANSPORTATION | LAKE FOREST, IL | $34,000 | 2023 | TRANSPORTATION SERVICE |
| FAITH IN ACTION | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $25,000 | 2023 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| FAMILY SERVICES OF LAKE COUNTY | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $23,547 | 2023 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION
$78,440FINANCIAL SUPPORT
THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP
$52,850SOCIAL SERVICES
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
$34,000TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
FAITH IN ACTION
$30,000SOCIAL SERVICES
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION
$77,520FINANCIAL SUPPORT
THE JOSSELYN CENTER NFP
$55,421SOCIAL SERVICES
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
$49,565TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
FAITH IN ACTION
$25,000SOCIAL SERVICES
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION
$112,129FINANCIAL SUPPORT
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR AFFORDABLE
$43,000AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
$34,000TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
FAITH IN ACTION
$25,000SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SERVICES OF LAKE COUNTY
$23,547SOCIAL SERVICES