Restricted Funds
- The Carle Foundation Endowment for Educational Excellence
- The Junior League of Champaign Urbana Endowment for Educational Excellence
- The Champaign Rotary Endowment for Educational Excellence
- The Gene Amberg Teaching Chair for Educational Excellence
- The Dan Perrino Urbana Bands Education Fund
- The Keegan Bannon Memorial Fund
- The Champaign Centennial High School Athletic Endowment Fund
- The Hester Suggs Endowment for the Arts and Humanities
- The Orange Krush Recognition Chair Fund
- The Fred R. Green Scholarship Fund
- The Jeffery Kaufman Fund
- The Urbana Alumni Association Fund
- Champaign Central Alumni Association
- The Lawrence Fund for Educational Excellence
- The Splash Grant Fund
- Special Projects - donor designated pass-throughs*
- CUSF Grant Programs: Splash Grants and Master Grants
- Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation General Endowment
All of these funds have been established by private citizen groups, families or the CUSF Board of Directors to restrict your giving to a specific need. Giving to these funds is an active and ongoing effort. If you choose to make a donation to a specific endowment or fund, please make sure that you designate where you want to have your gift applied either in the memo line of your check, or, for online giving, in the appropriate blank.
How much money does CUSF need create an Endowment?
An contracted endowed fund is established based on a minimum of $1,000 as the lead gift. Disbursements will not begin until the accumulated growth and donations reach a minimum of $5,000. Goals of at least $25,000 are encouraged so that yearly awards are significant.
*Pass-through/targeted Gifts for our Schools
The CUSF encourages private investment into our schools and can direct funds that are compatible with our mission and the school districts' gift acceptance policies. The Foundation directs thousands of dollars each year to various programs, subject areas, schools and special needs within the district. If you have a specific gift in mind, be it funding for a field trip, classroom supplies, playground equipment, an after school program or booster support, contact the foundation office at 217-398-2873 for more information.
