About the Foundation
Our Mission & Impact
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Since 1971, the Kishwaukee College Foundation has provided financial support to the
College through the generosity of our donors. The Foundation plays a vital role in
shaping the future and expanding opportunities at Kish by funding student scholarships,
program enhancements and responsible stewardship of Foundation resources.
As the demand for financial assistance continues to grow, more students are seeking
scholarships and emergency funding to stay on track with their education. We are committed
to ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed, both in the classroom and beyond.
You can make a difference in a student’s journey to completion. Any amount you give
is an investment in the future of our communities — both now and for generations to
come.
These efforts would not be possible without the generosity of donors and the leadership from the Foundation Board.
Cumulative Donors
Recognizing donors for their lifetime giving through June 30, 2025.
- Ruth Ashelford Pollock*
- Chris & Katherine Boulos Foundation
- DeKalb County Community Foundation
- Dorothy Englehart*
- Ruth Hall*
- Alpine Bank
- Dean Burgemeister*
- Jane Danielson
- Sharon & Dale Evans
- FNBO
- Anita Fuerst
- Ellen Beulah Hackett Trust
- J. & Steve Irving
- Jeannie & Robert Johnson
- Yvonne Johnson*
- Suzanne & David Juday
- Sherrie* & Terry Martin
- Lucille & Roland Matteson*
- Bill Nicklas
- Northwestern Medicine
- Old National Bank
- Lynn & Doug Roberts
- Mary & Charlie Roberts*
- Douglas C. & Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation
- Ronald Sweet, Sr.
- Sycamore Depository for Charities Inc.
- Evelyn & Joe Bussone*
- Nancy D. Castle
- Compeer Financial
- The George & Betty Dutton Foundation
- IDEAL Industries
- Judy Jobe*
- In Memory of Suzanne K. Lewis
- Linda Mason
- Lucille Matteson
- Diane McNeilly* & Norman Jenkins, Sr. *
- Nancy & Tom Roberts*
- Ted Rosenow
- Dorothy & Vernon Smith*
- Kathy & Ken Spears
- Sycamore Cinco de Mayo/Jesus Romero
- Norma and Robert Wildenradt
- 3M Foundation
- Fran & Albert Besserman
- Laurie & Mark Borowicz
- Susan & Thomas Choice
- Dorothy Clegg
- Edward W. Deeke Trust
- Demonica Kemper Architects
- Susan & Ken Doubler
- Enbridge
- Francis Meyer Charitable Lead Unitrust
- Goodwill Northern Illinois
- Heartland Bank & Trust Company
- Illinois Community College System Foundation
- Joanne Kantner
- Mary Ann & David Louis
- META
- Bonnie & William Mullins
- Nancy & William Plate
- Nancy Pool
- Desa Henn Memorial
- R.J. Galla Co. Inc.
- Robbins Schwartz
- Rochelle Community Hospital Association
- Rockford Health System
- Verizon
- Kathy & Al* Watkins
- Fred Willrett, Jr.*
- Abbott Laboratories Fund
- AG Communication Systems
- Aramark Management
- Margaret Baack*
- Elaine & Michael Bennett
- Doris & Robert Boey
- Jan Bradbury
- Pamela & Cecil Brown
- Castle Printech
- Central Bank
- Evelina & Steve Cichy
- City of Rochelle
- Norma & Michael Cornell
- Crum-Halsted Agency
- Brian, Katrina & Jessica Davis
- DeKalb Area Garden Club
- First State Bank
- Marion & Norman Gilbert
- Kayte & Brody Hamel
- Diane & Robert Hammon
- Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
- John W. & Barbara A. Dant Charitable Foundation
- Lorna Johnson
- Kathleen & Richard Katz
- Lynne King Roberts
- Ronald Klein
- Donna & John Larson
- Barbara Leach
- Lions Club of Malta
- John R. McCormick Trust
- Ashley & RJ McGarry
- Midwest Energy
- Lenore Nye
- Philip H. Nye, Jr.
- Oak Crest Retirement Center
- Jane Ovitz
- Janice Owens
- Doris Piatak
- Sara & Loyd Pohl
- Mary & Robert Pritchard
- Nancy & Ronald Proesel
- Joseph Przybyla
- Resource Bank
- Charles Rood
- Peter Rood
- Marilyn & Ronald W. Rood
- Memorial of William & Emiline Rood Family
- Michelle & Gary Rothmeyer
- Shales McNutt Construction
- Deanie & Les Springmire Memorial
- Kay & Bud Stocking Memorial
- The Suter Company
- Verizon Foundation
*denotes deceased
Annual Donor Giving
Recognizing donors for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025).
- Frances & Albert Besserman
- Chris & Katherine Boulos Foundation
- Jane Danielson
- DeKalb County Community Foundation
- META
- Ted Rosenow
- Anita Fuerst
- T.J. & Steve Irving
- Jeannie & Robert Johnson
- Bill Nicklas
- Old National Bank
- Janice Owens
- Nancy Pool
- 3M Foundation
- Elaine & Michael Bennett
- Laurie & Mark Borowicz
- City of Rochelle
- Compeer Financial
- Crum-Halsted Agency
- The George & Betty Dutton Foundation
- Enbridge
- FNBO
- Kayte & Brody Hamel
- Ron Hutter
- Illinois Community College System Foundation
- Suzanne & David Juday
- Joanne Kantner
- Kunes Auto Group
- Barbara Leach
- Mary Anne & David Louis
- Marcie Martin
- Linda Mason
- Ashley & RJ McGarry
- Northwestern Medicine
- Joseph Przybyla
- Robbins Schwartz
- Charles Rood
- Michelle & Gary Rothmeyer
- Kathy & Ken Spears
- Syngenta
- Kathy Watkins
- West Side Tractor Sales
- Norma & Robert Wildenradt
- Zekelman Industries
- 20/10 Engineering Group LLC
- Dave Baker
- Amy & Cohen Barnes
- Pamelia & Cecil Brown
- Central Bank
- Susan & Tom Choice
- Norma & Michael Cornell
- Cresswood Shredding Machinery
- Dominick Demonica
- Demonica Kemper Architects
- Marion & Norman Gilbert
- Goodwill Northern Illinois
- Diane & Robert Hammon
- Illinois Community Credit Union
- Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
- Diane McNeilly* & Norman Jenkins, Sr.*
- Anastasiya & Cole Johnson
- Lynne King Roberts
- Ronald Klein
- QC Creative Inc
- Doris Piatak
- Pulse Technology
- Marilyn & Ronald W. Rood
- Jane & Ronald Schaeffer
- Angie & Bruce Seldal
- The Suter Company
- Linda & Dave VanBuren
- Matt Weibel
- Weichert Signature
- Professionals Realtors
- Maurita & Roger Williams
- Blumen Gardens
- Ann & William J. Bordenet
- Beverlee Brisbin
- Diane Broadley
- Ellen & Jack Cress
- Minerva Garcia Sanchez & Horacio Sanchez
- Jill & Greg Fletcher
- Grand Victorian
- Tom Hall
- Heartland Bank & Trust Company
- Kathy & Richard Katz
- Joyce & Robert Lewis
- Linda Linden
- Patsy & Bill Lundberg
- Mary Lynn & Jerry McArtor
- Tania Nezrick
- Cynthia Prendergast
- Rochelle Rotary Club
- Rockford Garden Club
- Kathy Schnier
- Cortney Strohacker
- Tom Sparks Auto
- Altrusa International of DeKalb County
- Melissa Amedeo
- Tia Anderson
- Nancy* & Larry Apperson
- Phyllis Barshinger
- Lorna & Ron Bemis
- Susan & Donald Bergsrud
- Jaime & Chase Budziak
- Lisa Carlsen
- China House
- Leslie Ciaccio
- Kathleen & Dennis Connor
- Kathy & Curtis Countryman
- Anna Marie Coveny
- Matthew Crull
- Kim Czaruk
- Christine & Steve DeVlieger
- Susan & Ken Doubler
- Jodie Elliott
- Pat & Steve Faivre
- Mary & Doug Foland
- Melissa Gallagher
- Justin Gifford
- Anne-Marie & Brian Green
- Laura & Brian Gregory
- Jennifer & Eric Groce
- Karen & Dan Hamingson
- Kendall Hampton
- Geri-Dee & Tim Hayden
- Laurie & Tim Hoecherl
- Holcomb Bank
- Char Johnson
- Amy & Dennis Johnson
- Magnolia Jones
- Kim & Jason Jordal
- Kishwaukee United Way
- LaCretia Kanan
- Tim Lockman
- Frances Loubere
- Heather Marks & Cliff Sanderlin
- Katherine McLaughlin
- Kirk Moll
- Tricia Myers
- Philip H. Nye Jr.
- OL T Marketing
- Connie Pettenger
- Mary & Robert Pritchard
- Suzie & Bernie Pupino
- Carol & David Quenett
- Sandy & Jim Quiram
- Marilyn & Chuck Rexroat
- Jessica Santillan-Reyes & David Reyes
- Kyra Rider
- Peter Rood
- Brittany & Michael Sand
- Susan Sawicki
- Berni Schelkopf
- Karen Schmitt & Chuck Nystrom
- Ging & Jerry Smith
- Santina & Guy Swiger
- Alexa & Terrie Tuntland
- Verizon Foundation
- Savannah Walsh
- Marissa & Sean Walters
- Courtney & Eric Walz
- Amelia Wason
- Ann Werhane
- Nicole Williams
- Carol & Jerrold Zar
- Sandra Zewe
- Backflow Testing Services, Inc.
- Banner Up Signs
- Elizabeth & Charles Barnett
- Dina & John Bearrows
- Celine Bennetts
- Jessica Berek
- Chad Bergeson
- Blackhawk Moving & Storage
- Laurie Brown
- Tonda Bruch
- Emily Cahill
- Cheryl & Paul Callighan
- Edwin Camargo
- Ron Cerutti Jr.
- Scott Conro
- Elizabeth & Judson Curry
- D & D Jewelers
- Abby D' Agosti n
- Margaret D'Andrea
- De Kaib Meehan ical
- Helen & Thomas Duffy
- Blanca Flores
- Terry Lyn Funston
- Rudy Galindo
- Jennifer Garden
- Jescelynne Gibbons
- Chris Gilbert
- Sara E. Hall
- Laura Harcar
- Headon & Sons Inc.
- Jessica & Adam Honiotes
- Kristin & Ryan Janisch
- Shelley Johnson
- Cathy King
- Janis & Thomas Kirts
- Knie Appliance & TV, Inc.
- Tracy & Steve Komadina
- Mike Lambert
- Lincoln Inn
- Helen & Joel Maurer
- Joanne & David Moody
- Carolyn Moseley
- MVP's Sports Club
- O'Connell RV Campground
- Ollie's Frozen Custard
- Prairie View Golf Club
- Noah Reisetter
- Nicole & Kris Rissman
- Kimberly Rotella
- Barbara & Paul Salvatore
- Kate & Clint Shaw-Dickey
- Melissa & Gregory Shere
- Sarah Shumway
- Kelli & Max Sinclair
- Andrew Small
- Vicki Snyder-Chura
- Gene St. Louis
- STAa Logistics LLC
- Tara Tenorio
- Rose Treml
- Lindsey Valenzuela
- Brett Williams
*denotes deceased
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Financials
Each year, an independent, professional accounting firm audits the Kishwaukee College Foundation’s financial statements. Our goal is to consistently produce clean audits and confirm the health of the Foundation’s financial position. We are pleased to share our most recent audited financial report.
View the FY25 Report (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) (PDF).