Whether you are making a gift online, creating an endowed scholarship, or investing in the future of Oakton students with a planned gift, you can be assured that your generosity will help students achieve their educational dreams.
Because your support is so important to our student's success, we want to make giving as easy as possible. The various ways to give to Oakton’s Educational Foundation are outlined below.
Online giving is the easiest and most efficient way to support Oakton's students. Using a credit card, you can designate how you'd like to see your donation used by the Foundation (for example, the Annual Fund). You can also designate your gift to recur on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, or make a tribute gift in honor of an individual or organization. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover through our secure processing system.
You can send the Oakton Educational Foundation your donation by check. Download and complete the Donation Form (PDF) (498 KB) and mail it with your check to the Educational Foundation. Checks should be payable to the Oakton College Educational Foundation.
Through your will, trust or other deferred gift, you can enjoy financial benefits now while creating a lasting legacy that will support future generations of Oakton College. Your financial advisor can provide more details about the different types of assets you can designate to the Oakton College Educational Foundation in your will.
In partnership with the Illinois Community College System Foundation (ICCSF), the Oakton College Educational Foundation can now accept Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRA accounts. For more information and to start the QCD process, see below.
To transfer stock to the Oakton College Educational Foundation, follow the instructions below. Please notify the Educational Foundation office of the transfer within 24 hours so that we may confirm receipt and ensure the funds are directed according to your wishes.
You can also make a gift by credit card over the phone. Contact us at 847.635.1893. We will be happy to assist you.
For more information on the different ways of giving, contact the Educational Foundation at 847.635.1893 or foundation@oakton.edu.
The Legacy Society honors the extraordinary donors who have included Oakton College in their estate plans, ensuring their legacy continues to shape the future of the College. Reflecting the enduring impact of planned gifts, the society represents the strength and vision of individuals who have made a lasting commitment to support future generations of students. Whether these generous donors are living or have passed, their dedication to education leaves an indelible mark on the Oakton community.
The Emerald Oak Society honors donors whose lifetime cumulative giving to the Oakton College Educational Foundation surpasses $200,000. Inspired by the strength and resilience of the oak tree, this society reflects the enduring impact of these exceptional supporters. Members of the Emerald Oak Society are recognized as pillars of the institution, whose generosity, past and present, ensures that Oakton College can continue to provide transformative educational opportunities for generations of students.
The Acorn Society honors the visionary donors who provide leadership-level support ($1,000+) to the Educational Foundation’s most flexible funds. Just as an acorn grows into a strong oak, these donors' contributions have laid the foundation that will expand and flourish over time. Whether committing to grow the General Scholarship Fund and its endowment or providing unrestricted support through the Annual Fund, the trust and generosity of Acorn Society donors ensures Oakton the flexibility to meet students’ most immediate needs.
The Evergreen Society honors dedicated donors who contribute to the Oakton College Educational Foundation each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) for a minimum of two consecutive years, at any level. The name “Evergreen” reflects the unwavering commitment of these supporters, much like the evergreen trees that remain lush and vibrant year-round. Members of the Evergreen Circle are celebrated for their loyalty and enduring connection to Oakton College.