$3.8M in expenses

Oprfcf provides a central resource for donors, professional financial advisors, student scholarships and non-profit organizations serving oak park and river forest and surrounding communities. For donors, we provide value and expertise in helping them explore and implement giving options. For non-profits serving our residents, we manage endowment funds for several and provide opportunities to apply for and receive grants. We also manage scholarship programs for several of our fundholders.

$70K in expenses

Leadership lab is a community leadership program providing participants the opportunity to learn about our community, think about their effect in our community and develop a personal plan for making a difference. Community panels, speakers and small group field work are used throughout the eight month program. One part-time independent contractor manages the program.

$136K in expenses

Future philanthropist program provides young people with opportunities to participate in a uniquely adapted philanthropic experience. Area high school students apply for this two-year program which turns juniors into grant makers and seniors into fundraisers. Program expenses cover meeting costs, fundraising costs, a part-time contractor who manages the program and other related costs.