PARK DISTRICT INFORMATION
Ouilmette Foundation
Ouilmette Foundation Tax ID: 36-3233128
1200 Wilmette Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091
PHONE
Meet Our Board
President
Lindsay Anderson
Vice President/Treasurer
John Flanagin
Secretary
Suzanne Averill
Sponsorship Coordinator
Catherine Pratt
Board Member
Phil Andrew
Board Member
Rich DeLeo
Board Member
Jeff Doblin
Board Member
Amy Falkowski
Board Member
Holly Gilson
Board Member
Mike Murdock
Board Member
Dan O’Brien
Wilmette Park District Staff Liaison
Chris Lindgren
Wilmette Park District Staff Liaison
Lindsay Thomas
Ways To Give
The Ouilmette Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of the programs and initiatives it undertakes and supports, related to the parks, facilities and projects in the Village of Wilmette.
Donate Today
Fundraising currently supports a variety of Wilmette Park District special events and scholarship programs
About The Foundation
The Ouilmette Foundation was incorporated in 1983 to raise funds for a complete rehabilitation and restoration of the historic Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park, which was originally dedicated in 1946 as the Wilmette Outdoor Amphitheater. The Foundation was revived in 2014 to fill the need for an independent group of residents to complement the Wilmette Park District’s work.
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate, enhance and enrich our parks and community life by supporting exceptional projects in collaboration with residents, community groups and partner organizations. The Ouimette Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501 c3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of programs and facilities operated by the Wilmette Park District.
Ways To Give
The Ouilmette Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of the programs and initiatives it undertakes and supports, related to the parks, facilities and projects in the Village of Wilmette.
Donate Today
Fundraising currently supports a variety of Wilmette Park District special events and scholarship programs
Family Scholarship Fund
Financial Assistance for Families in Need
The Wilmette Park District recognizes that families may suffer, at any time, from economic setbacks that can limit their children’s participation in our programs. Generous contributions from our community, Ouilmette Foundation and Memorial Tree program allow us to offer assistance to children who are Wilmette residents. We strongly believe in the value and positive impact of our programs, and are dedicated to maximizing accessibility for as many Wilmette children as possible.
Donations to our Family Scholarship Fund can be made online, or at the Administration Office or Community Recreation Center Front Desk. You may also send donations by mail to: Wilmette Park District, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091, Attn: Family Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Michelle Parson at mparson@wilpark.org.
Donations to the Family Scholarship Fund qualify as tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Wilmette Park District is a unit of local government. Your charitable deduction qualifies under Internal Service Revenue Codes Sub Section 170 (a)(1) and Sub Section 170 (c)(1).
Thank you for your generosity.
Additional assistance may be available through New Trier Township.
Memorials
Pending a complete landscape plan per park, the following locations are accepting memorial requests. No other parks are accepting memorial requests at this time.
- Mallinckrodt Park
- Gillson Park (coming soon, planning in process)
For more information on Memorial requests, please call
(847) 256-9638.
Tree Donations
For more information on tree donations, please call
(847) 256-9638.
Ways To Give
The Ouilmette Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of the programs and initiatives it undertakes and supports, related to the parks, facilities and projects in the Village of Wilmette.
Donate Today
Fundraising currently supports a variety of Wilmette Park District special events and scholarship programs
Projects
Current Foundation Projects
- Supporting sensitive preservation of the Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park.
- Providing funding for the restoration of the accessible walking path at Keay Nature Center, a 4.6 acre park that offers nature trails, a pond and a waterfall.
- Providing yearly contributions to the Wilmette Park District Scholarship Fund.
- Ongoing stewardship of the Gillson Park Migratory Bird Habitat.
Ways To Give
The Ouilmette Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of the programs and initiatives it undertakes and supports, related to the parks, facilities and projects in the Village of Wilmette.
Donate Today
Fundraising currently supports a variety of Wilmette Park District special events and scholarship programs
Upcoming Events
8th Annual WOW Swim Event
Click Here for Event Details
Ouilmette Foundation Tax ID: 36-3233128
1200 Wilmette Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091
PHONE
Meet Our Board
President
Lindsay Anderson
Vice President/Treasurer
John Flanagin
Secretary
Suzanne Averill
Sponsorship Coordinator
Catherine Pratt
Board Member
Phil Andrew
Board Member
Rich DeLeo
Board Member
Jeff Doblin
Board Member
Amy Falkowski
Board Member
Holly Gilson
Board Member
Mike Murdock
Board Member
Dan O’Brien
Wilmette Park District Staff Liaison
Chris Lindgren
Wilmette Park District Staff Liaison
Lindsay Thomas
Ways To Give
The Ouilmette Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of the programs and initiatives it undertakes and supports, related to the parks, facilities and projects in the Village of Wilmette.
Donate Today
Fundraising currently supports a variety of Wilmette Park District special events and scholarship programs
About The Foundation
The Ouilmette Foundation was incorporated in 1983 to raise funds for a complete rehabilitation and restoration of the historic Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park, which was originally dedicated in 1946 as the Wilmette Outdoor Amphitheater. The Foundation was revived in 2014 to fill the need for an independent group of residents to complement the Wilmette Park District’s work.
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate, enhance and enrich our parks and community life by supporting exceptional projects in collaboration with residents, community groups and partner organizations. The Ouimette Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501 c3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of programs and facilities operated by the Wilmette Park District.
Ways To Give
The Ouilmette Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of the programs and initiatives it undertakes and supports, related to the parks, facilities and projects in the Village of Wilmette.
Donate Today
Fundraising currently supports a variety of Wilmette Park District special events and scholarship programs
Family Scholarship Fund
Financial Assistance for Families in Need
The Wilmette Park District recognizes that families may suffer, at any time, from economic setbacks that can limit their children’s participation in our programs. Generous contributions from our community, Ouilmette Foundation and Memorial Tree program allow us to offer assistance to children who are Wilmette residents. We strongly believe in the value and positive impact of our programs, and are dedicated to maximizing accessibility for as many Wilmette children as possible.
Donations to our Family Scholarship Fund can be made online, or at the Administration Office or Community Recreation Center Front Desk. You may also send donations by mail to: Wilmette Park District, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091, Attn: Family Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Michelle Parson at mparson@wilpark.org.
Donations to the Family Scholarship Fund qualify as tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Wilmette Park District is a unit of local government. Your charitable deduction qualifies under Internal Service Revenue Codes Sub Section 170 (a)(1) and Sub Section 170 (c)(1).
Thank you for your generosity.
Additional assistance may be available through New Trier Township.
Memorials
Pending a complete landscape plan per park, the following locations are accepting memorial requests. No other parks are accepting memorial requests at this time.
- Mallinckrodt Park
- Gillson Park (coming soon, planning in process)
For more information on Memorial requests, please call
(847) 256-9638.
Tree Donations
For more information on tree donations, please call
(847) 256-9638.
Ways To Give
The Ouilmette Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of the programs and initiatives it undertakes and supports, related to the parks, facilities and projects in the Village of Wilmette.
Donate Today
Fundraising currently supports a variety of Wilmette Park District special events and scholarship programs
Projects
Current Foundation Projects
- Supporting sensitive preservation of the Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park.
- Providing funding for the restoration of the accessible walking path at Keay Nature Center, a 4.6 acre park that offers nature trails, a pond and a waterfall.
- Providing yearly contributions to the Wilmette Park District Scholarship Fund.
- Ongoing stewardship of the Gillson Park Migratory Bird Habitat.
Ways To Give
The Ouilmette Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization established to receive charitable gifts and donations for the benefit of the programs and initiatives it undertakes and supports, related to the parks, facilities and projects in the Village of Wilmette.
Donate Today
Fundraising currently supports a variety of Wilmette Park District special events and scholarship programs
Upcoming Events
8th Annual WOW Swim Event
Click Here for Event Details
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