About Us

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Mission Statement

Support success for all students by funding innovative learning experiences and unmet student needs

Beliefs

We believe student success is:

  • A combination of academic achievement and social-emotional well-being
  • Supported by the Foundation’s partnerships with District 128, the community and alumni
  • Enhanced through innovative learning opportunities
  • Full participation in the high school experience regardless of financial means

 

Donations - What does the Foundation Support?

The D128 Foundation for Learning has given $608,712.22 to Libertyville and Vernon Hills High Schools and Transition Pathways since the Foundation was formed in 2007. The D128 Foundation continues to support Students In Need, Student Scholarship and DARING Innovation Grants and Projects through donations and their fundraising efforts.  Learn more about the difference that the Foundation is making in our high schools below.

  • 208 Staff DARING Innovation Grants awarded - $337,296.07
  • Projects money funded - $128,600
  • Students In Need project funded since 2015 - $129,816.15
    •  These funds are used to help students who are in difficult financial circumstances meet their basic needs in order to be able to focus on learning.
  • 26 Student Scholarships ($500 each) given since 2021 - $13,000

Your donation will make a difference. Please consider donating to the D128 Foundation for Learning a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, EIN: 35-2307544.

Click here to donate.

 

D128 Foundation for Learning Board of Trustees

Current Officers

  • Kristin Slavish, Chairperson
  • Chittu Arun, Fund Development Chair
  • Mary Ann Eiserman, Projects Chair
  • Kevin Jacobs, Treasurer

Current Trustees

  • Jeanine Chyna
  • Melissa Lenczycki
  • Vinod Patel
  • Erica Rendall
  • Steven Ryniec
  • Anand Setty

Diane Phillips, Executive Director

Mary Todoric, District Communication Support

Board of Trustees - 2007 through 2021

The D128 Foundation for Learning is grateful for the Board of Trustees that donated countless hours of their time to serve on the board since the Foundation was created in 2007. 

Click here to see a complete listing of previous D128 Foundation for Learning Board of Trustees.

Contact Us

District 128 Foundation for Learning
50 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 101
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847-247-4577
foundation@d128.org