CLC Foundation

Together we transform lives

With your generous support, we can support students throughout their educational journey. As financial stressors lighten, they can start, continue and complete their academic goals.

CLC Foundation and its donors help deliver high-quality, accessible learning opportunities across Lake County. We advance student success and strengthen diverse Lake County communities.

Learn more

Make a gift

You can also mail checks to:
CLC Foundation, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, IL 60030

Contact
CLC Foundation

(847) 543-2091
foundation@clcillinois.edu

Donors make a difference

$3.6+ million fundraised in FY2024
Over $1 million in CLC Foundation student scholarships distributed
Nearly 600 students received support from Foundation donors
1,000+ financial awards made

Source: CLC Community Impact Report 2024

Giving opportunities

Corporations and organizations

Your generous donation will help students achieve their dreams and can create a talent recruitment pipeline.
Become a sponsor for our annual events. Invest in our CLC Foundation Scholarship and Grants Fund and promote your company to Lake County communities.
Donate vital equipment or supplies by making a non-cash/gift in-kind supporting the academic experience. A gift in-kind, or non-cash donation, is the charitable giving of goods and/or services. You can donate a gift for educational purposes that advances our mission. Examples include:
- Books
- Musical or lab equipment
- Technical machinery
- Program supplies
Share your knowledge by serving as an industry expert on a Career Advisory Committee. Career Advisory Committees help the college ensure that CLC’s curriculum meets your workforce needs through:
- Industry certifications
- Methods and practices
- New technologies
- Occupational skill standards
- Professional development opportunities for faculty and students
- Providing curriculum review feedback
The CLC SHARE Market provides free non-perishable food and toiletries to any enrolled CLC student who needs extra support. Donations help students stay focused on their education and career goals, keeping them on track for graduation. Students can pick up groceries and supplies weekly or grab a snack before or after classes.
Donate to the SHARE Market

Support CLC Foundation events

Individuals

Help us provide need- and merit-based awards for deserving CLC students.
Consider creating a new scholarship opportunity! You can choose a program and area of study to support through your charitable giving.
Honor a friend or loved one by making a gift in their honor or memory to the CLC Foundation. Gifts will be recognized in the CLC Foundation Annual Report.
When you include the College of Lake County Foundation in your estate plan, your generosity provides equitable, high-quality education, cultural enrichment, and partnerships to advance the diverse communities we serve.
To learn more, please visit our Planning Giving site.
The CLC SHARE Market provides free non-perishable food and toiletries to any enrolled CLC student who needs extra support. Donations help students stay focused on their education and career goals, keeping them on track for graduation. Students can pick up groceries and supplies weekly or grab a snack before or after classes.
Donate to the SHARE Market

ATC naming opportunities

CLC’s world-class Advanced Technology Center (ATC), located in Gurnee, Illinois, provides industry-relevant career pathways. Our goal is to supply 40% of Lake County’s manufacturing workforce within the next 5 years. To achieve this goal, we are actively seeking dedicated community partners.

Establish a legacy for you or your business by securing naming rights in an area of the facility. You can also partner with us in developing equitable educational opportunities to train the next generation of Lake County’s manufacturing workforce.

Opportunities include:

Creating workforce partnerships for your current workers and apprentices to enhance talent development within your organization
Joining advisory committees and employer-led efforts to inform ATC programming
Using the ATC for stakeholder gatherings and events

Gifts may be pledged over 3 to 5 years.

Join us as we prepare tomorrow’s workforce to meet the manufacturing and technology demands of today.