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Ways To Give to JJC
Listed below are explanations for each type of giving opportunity.
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Gifts of cash
Gifts of cash usually take the form of cash, money orders or checks made payable to the Joliet Junior College Foundation. Please mail your contribution to:
Joliet Junior College
Office of Institutional Advancement
1215 Houbolt Road
Room H-1019
Joliet, IL 60431
Pledges
A pledge enables a donor to consider a more significant gift than would have been otherwise possible. If you wish, you may make a contribution with payments spread over a period of time. Reminders will be sent about your commitment. To obtain a pledge payment agreement form call (815) 280-2353.
Planned Giving
The Joliet Junior College Foundation's Planned Giving Program allows individuals the opportunity to ensure the financial well-being of Joliet Junior College by making gifts that provide a maximum benefit for the College, while decreasing the income tax, estate and gift tax burdens upon their estates and descendants. Philanthropic giving can merge your personal financial needs and tax planning. With the assistance of your tax and legal advisors, Joliet Junior College can assist you in making a difference in the future while you gain the greatest benefits today.
- Current Will
- Living Trust
- Life Insurance
- Real Estate
- Retained Life Estate
- Closely Held Stock
- Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
- Charitable Remainder Unitrust
- Charitable Lead Trust
In-kind gifts
Donations of goods and services are also known as in-kind donations. To make an in-kind gift please contact Kristi Mulvey at (815) 280-2353.
Matching Gifts
Matching gift programs can double or even triple your gift to the college. Contact us to arrange to have your gift matched by calling (815) 280-2353. Contact your Human Resources Department to see if your company matches gifts.
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
Making a gift to the foundation in honor of a family member, mentor, colleague or friend is a thoughtful way to remember someone special and create a living legacy. The Foundation will notify the individual or family of your gift, but will not specify the gift amount.
Employee Giving/Payroll Deduction
Joliet Junior College employees may make one-time or on-going contributions to the Foundation through payroll deduction. Contributions are tax deductible in the year you make the gift to the Foundation. Please complete the form below and return to room J-2049. We are working toward 100% participation, so even if you choose not to give, it is important that you fill out the form. Thank you for your support of JJC!
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Annual Appeal
Each year the Office of Institutional Advancement appeals to Joliet Junior College alumni and friends for support. Download the 2008 Annual Giving Appeal letter.
Giving Clubs
Alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, associations and organizations may want to consider becoming members of one of the following giving clubs. Membership benefits and courtesies include exclusive listing in the Foundation's Honor Roll of Giving, special mailings of College publications and invitations to special events.
- The Heritage Society – bequests and planned gift intentions
- President's Club:
- Patrons: Annual Gift of $5,000 - $100,000 and above
- Benefactors: Annual Gift of $2,500 - $4,999
- Sponsors: Annual Gift of $l,000 - $2,499
- Founders Club: Annual Gift of $500 to $999
- Directors Club: Annual Gift of $250 to $499
- Partners Club: Annual Gift of $100 to $249
- Friends Club: Annual Gift to $99
Giving Opportunities
- A. Francis Trams Trust
- Ag Mechanics Fund
- Agricultural Department Special Projects
- Agricultural Education and Event Building
- Alan B. & Lois Endress Kehlet Scholarship
- Albano, Brian Memorial Scholarship
- Alfred and Oleta Menzer
- Alumni Student Sponsorship Fund
- American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
- Anderson, Harold Memorial Scholarship
- Anna and Sam Trackmann Scholarship
- Arboretum Fund
- Archie S. Kerr Law Enforcement Scholarship
- Art & Lisa Lennon Scholarship
- Arthur & Vera Smith Endowment Fund
- Arthur G. and Vera C. Smith Sustaining Endowment Fund
- Arthur G.Smith Scholarship
- August & Livia Martinucci Scholarship
- Barbara Peterson Endowed Award
- Barnard, Edwin P. Memoiral Scholarship
- Bernard E. Kambic Memorial Scholarship
- Betty & James Trackman-Given Scholarship
- Biology Science/PE Department
- Bolingbrook Rotary Club Vocational Scholarship
- Bruce Duzan Memorial Scholarship
- Business Education/Computer Science
- Carl and Dorothy Van Horn Book Scholarship
- Carl Johnson Memorial Agriculture Scholarship
- Carolyn and Dave Cattron Agricultural Educational Scholarship
- Carolyn Czerkies Scholarship
- Centennial Culinary Arts Scholarship
- Chalstrom-Douglas, Robert & Marie Scholarship
- Charles Kennedy Scholarship
- Charles L. Klasing, Jr. Scholarship
- Charles Wagner Memorial Scholarship
- Chuck & Bettie Greenway Scholarship
- Citizens for JJC CMM Scholarship Fund
- Committee on African American Events
- Crime Stoppers of Will County Taylor Pirc Endowed Scholarship
- Criminal Justice Fund
- Culinary Arts Department
- Daughters of Penelope Scholarship
- David Zollner Scholarship in Culinary Arts
- Dollars for Scholars 5K
- Don Harper Memorial Scholarship
- Dory & Sherman Trackman-Given Scholarship
- Douglas F. Oxborrow Vocal/Choral Scholarship
- Dr. Clifford Crawford Scholarship
- Dr. Curtis J. Crawford Scholarship
- Dr. Glenda Flemister Scholarship
- Dr. John & Melanie Peterson Academic Scholarship
- Dr. Lloyd L.Tinkle Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Dr. Lorain Tinkle Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Dr. Merron Seron Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. Sarode Pundaleeka Endowed Scholarship
- Dr. Stanley Rousonelos Scholarship
- Dr. Wylie & Mrs. Shirley Mullen Scholarship
- Ecological Restoration Project
- Edmund C. Puddicombe Scholarship
- Edward C. Johnson/CAAC Scholarship Fund
- Eldon R. Lewis Jazz Scholarship
- Ellen P. Bell Memorial Scholarship
- Elmer Rowley Scholarship
- Emily Howe Fisk Fund
- English/Foreign Language
- Eric Leeson Memorial Scholarship
- Ernst Benary of America Scholarship Fund
- Evard and Vernetta Larson Memorial Scholarship
- Evelyn Barnes Scholarship
- Farm Fund
- Fine Arts Department
- Fine Arts Theatre Fund
- Fire Science Program
- First Midwest Bank/NAACP Scholarship
- Fitness Center/Equipment Replacement
- Florence A. Schmitz Scholarship
- Frank Burla Memorial Scholarship
- Gamil T. Arida Art Scholarship
- George A. Pownall Endowed Scholarship
- Grace Brewer Scholarship
- Grants West Appliance Scholarship
- Grayce Stadler French Memorial Scholarship
- Habitat for Humanity Tools/Supplies Fund
- Hal D. Dellinger Music Scholarship
- Hamilton Engineering Scholarship
- Hamilton-Morse Scholarship
- Harlan Henderson Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Harrahs Joliet Casino Hotel Endowed Scholar
- Harry & Henrietta Trackman Scholarship
- Hector Boiardi Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Herbert Trackman Scholarship
- Honey Brown Endowed Scholarship
- Horticulture Memorial Scholarship
- IET/CDC Fund
- Information Technology Department
- Instrument Society of America Scholarship
- Ivan and Doris Ethridge Memorial Fund
- J. D. and Helen H. Ross Scholarship
- James Oberwortmann Scholarship
- Janet Hennessey Fagan Memorial Scholarship
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The JJC Foundation apologizes for any errors or omissions that may have been made to this donor list. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the content of this report.
Restricted and Unrestricted Giving
For more information on restricted or unrestricted giving please contact Kristen Mulvey at kmulvey@jjc.edu or call (815) 280-2353.
What is an unrestricted gift?
An unrestricted gift is simply a gift to the Foundation with no restrictions from the donor on how it is to be used. Unrestricted gifts support Joliet Junior College by allowing the Foundation flexibility in determining how best to use the funds.
Why is unrestricted giving important?
Unrestricted giving is a chance for you to do the greatest good. The Foundation directs these funds to where they can have the greatest impact. Unrestricted gifts address current priorities and bring immediate benefits to the College as a whole, taking advantage of unexpected opportunities and meeting necessary challenges.
Examples of a restricted gift
- Scholarships
- Agricultural Education and Event Building Campaign
- JJC Foundation Awards for Excellence
- Faculty development
- Technology and equipment
- A specific College department
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