The Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the Illinois General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act exclusively for charitable, literary and educational purposes.  Contributions to the Foundation are deductible under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). 2012-2013 Board of Directors:

• President — Suzanne Busse
• Vice President — Burt Schultz
• Secretary/Treasurer — Lillian Gerlach
• Members:
  • Rose Allen
  • Charles Bennett
  • Jacqueline Hinaber
  • Laura Luteri
  • Katy Rossi
  • Bill Walters
  • Harold Weary