About Us
The Oakton Community College Educational Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Oakton Community College. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, public charity governed by a community-based, volunteer Board of Directors.
Established in 1977, the Foundation was chartered to raise funds in support of the College. It provides funding and resources for Oakton that are not available through normal government and tax resources. The Foundation actively seeks contributions from a variety of sources, including individuals, corporations, and other foundations. It acts as a steward of donations to the College by assuring that all gifts are designated and spent in the manner specified by the donor.
The Foundation Board
The Foundation Board of Directors develops policies to guide the activities of the Foundation. Each member brings to the Board a unique combination of experiences, skills, and perspectives that assist the Foundation in meeting its goal of enhancing the educational environment and enriching the learning community of Oakton.
Officers
Carl F. Costanza, President
Oakton Community College (retired)
Murray Sprung, Vice President/President Elect
Sprung Financial Advisors Inc.
Howard S. Singer, Immediate Past President
Jeff Coney, Treasurer
Northwestern University (retired)
August W. Schaefer, Secretary
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (retired)
Joianne Smith, Ph.D., College President
Oakton Community College
Katherine Sawyer, CFRE, Executive Director (Ex Officio)
Oakton Community College
Board of Directors
Alyse Cohen Burman
The Wildbird Shack
Julie Fenton, J.D.
Hank Galatz, J.D.
W.W. Grainger
Puamuh T. Ghogomu II, J.D.
AbbVie
John Mabbott
Acuity Brands Lighting
Joan C. Richards, Ph.D.
Wheels Inc. (retired)
Natasha B. Richards
John Crane, Inc.
Jeffrey Rodriguez
United Parcel Service
Barbara M. Sipe
Author
Nancy Sullivan
Illinois Ventures
Cindy Veremis
LGS Sky Chef (retired)
Corey Wise
Rivers Casino
Jodi Wrede
Allstate
Oakton Liaisons
Bill Stafford, trustee
Ruben Howard II, administration
Luanne Olson, faculty
Tim Panfil, alumni
Oakton Community College
Educational Foundation Office
1600 E. Golf Road, Suite 1500
Des Plaines, IL 60016
For more information, call 847.635.1893.