Make a Gift Now 

Your support, no matter how big or small, will make a difference in the lives of District 202 students. Your investment could provide grants, scholarships, and more. Donate today. 

Ways to Give

Below you will find some ways you can make an impact. Choose the option that best fits your giving needs. 

GIVE ONLINE

Please use our quick and convenient online form to make a gift today via credit card. You can make a one-time donation or sign up for a recurring gift.

Cash Gifts

Gifts of cash usually take the form of cash, money orders or checks made payable to the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence. Please mail your contribution to:

Plainfield School District

Foundation for Excellence

15732 Howard Street

Plainfield, IL 60544

Scholarship Gifts

Scholarships can be created through the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence to support students as they pursue their educational journey. The foundation offers both annual and endowed scholarships.

Gifts of Stock

A gift of stock can be a mutually beneficial way to support education. Giving appreciated stock or securities can be tax-wise for some donors. Consult your financial advisor to see if this option may be right for you. Contact the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence at 815-577-4582 or klarson@psd202.org.

Matching Gifts

Double your impact! Parents, alumnae and friends can maximize personal contributions to District 202 with corporate matching gifts. By taking advantage of a company’s matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of an individual contribution.

Can my gift be matched? Please check with your company’s Human Resources Department, complete the application form, and mail it with your gift.

Planned Giving

Create a legacy through planned giving. By making a planned charitable gift to the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence, you are ensuring that we can continue our mission for generations to come. Below is a listing of typical planned giving strategies.

• Gifts by Will or Trust

• Stocks and Bonds

• Real Estate

• Retirement Assets

• Life Insurance

• Bequest

• Charitable Gift Annuity

• Charitable Remainder Trust

• Charitable Lead Trust

In-Kind Gifts

A gift in-kind is a non-cash donation that includes goods and services. To make an in-kind gift please contact the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence at 815-577-4582 or klarson@psd202.org.

Memorial Gifts

One way a person may choose to honor the memory of a family member, mentor, colleague, or friend is through a gift to the Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence. The Foundation will notify the individual or family of your gift but will not specify the gift amount.

Employee Giving

District 202 employees may make one-time or on-going contributions to the Foundation through payroll deduction.