Your gift makes a difference. Whether you are supporting an area close to your heart
or one of the College’s greatest needs, your generous contribution provides opportunities
for our students to learn, grow, and discover.
To donate by phone or mail, contact us at foundation@kish.edu to learn more.
All contributions are tax-deductible. Contributions made online or mailed and postmarked
by December 31 will qualify as end-of-year donations.
More Ways to Give
Looking for more ways to make a difference? The Kishwaukee College Foundation offers
several giving options to match your goals and interests. Explore how you can leave
a legacy, donate valuable items, or even create your own fund to support students
for years to come.
Create a Fund
Establish a custom fund to support scholarships, programs, or college needs—now or
as part of your legacy.
Kishwaukee College employees may make one-time or ongoing gifts through payroll deduction.
Donations can be directed to the Employee Give Scholarship Fund, another fund of your
choosing, or designated for general use by the Foundation. Complete the form and email
it to shall@kish.edu, or print and send it through inter-office mail to Sara Hall.
Give DeKalb County
Each year, the Foundation participates in Give DeKalb County, an annual 24-hour fundraising
event that allows donors to support local nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County,
Illinois. Giving through this initiative allows your donation to go further, as a
bonus pool of funds—contributed by generous community members—is shared among the
organizations receiving gifts.
The Aspen Institute named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
Kishwaukee College will offer five Short-Term programs during the Spring 2026 semester. Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.