Donate
Your gift to PEP will go far in promoting excellence in the Glenbard community schools in DuPage County, IL. Consider donating to the PEP Annual Appeal Fund, where your donation impacts all six of the PEP Member District schools.
How to donate
- You can donate to PEP directly and/or to a specific designated fund partner via our website’s donation links: pepglenbard.org – “donate”
- You can also donate to PEP and/or our fund partners by check. A check can be made out to “PEP – Partnership of Educational Progress” and you can include the specific fund in the memo. Checks can be sent to the PEP office at: 596 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
- Please remember that we are a 501(c)(3) so your donation is fully tax deductible. You will receive a tax receipt once your donation is received.
PEP General Fund
Donations to our general fund allow PEP to support several initiatives, organizations, and programs that promote educational excellence in the Glenbard schools. We work with schools and districts to support unique fundraising initiatives for projects like playground equipment, books for libraries, computers for classrooms, and funds for school and student organizations. PEP is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation.
D41 Kids Foundation - Funding Local Opportunities
D41 Kids Foundation raises funds to support grants for D41 students, teachers and staff to create an impact in the classroom by enabling innovation, exploring creative experiences and fostering lifelong learning in our students
Glenbard Student Support Fund - Emergency Fund For D87 High Schools
Choose this option to donate to the PEP Glenbard Student Support Fund. This emergency fund was created on March 17th for the use of all D87students in need. Thank you for your support!
PEP District 89 Fund
The District 89 PEP Fund supports the kindergarten-through-eighth-grade students in Community Consolidated School District 89 (www.ccsd89.org). Donations to the District 89 PEP Fund are used to bring new teaching tools and technology to classrooms, to fund innovative teaching projects, and to develop new methods of instruction. All of the community’s generous donations will be used to support the district’s mission of learning for life.
Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative
Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative is a group of community-based partners who work with families and young children to develop and support an environment where all are safe, happy, healthy, and eager to learn. The Glenbard Community includes Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, and parts of Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream and Wheaton. Donations connect families with parent/family workshops, childcare, home visiting (birth to 3 years), preschool, developmental check-ins and more!
Donate by Check
You can also donate to PEP and/or our fund partners by check. A check can be made out to “PEP - Partnership of Educational Progress” and you can include the specific fund in the memo.
Checks can be sent to the PEP office at:
PEP - Partnership of Educational Progress
596 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Please remember that we are a 501(c)(3) so your donation is fully tax deductible. You will receive a tax receipt once your donation is received.
Designated Giving
As an educational foundation, PEP distributes donations directly to various districts, initiatives, and scholarships in the Glenbard community. Follow the links below to give directly to a PEP organization, fund, or initiative.
District Funds
Since 1992, PEP has issued more than $237,500 through its annual Teacher Grants program. District funds support educational enrichment in the district indicated.
Scholarships
PEP is honored to be the recipient of donations in memory or honor of former students, teachers, administrators, and community friends of education. Learn more about each scholarship.
Donate to a particular scholarship at the links provided below.
Designated Funds
- The Lija Angela Yu Yin Hyssong Memorial Scholarship
- The Rachel Bach Memorial Scholarship
- The Ray Novak, M.D. Scholarship Award
- The Larry David Schertz Memorial Scholarship
- The Robert C. Stevens Scholarship
Memorials and Honorariums
- Clyde W. Dewalt Memorial Science Scholarship
- John Beisner Social Studies Scholarship
- Paul E. Hadley Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Peter J. Abruzzo Memorial Fund
- Michael Pihos Scholarship Fund
- The Frances Schuck Scholarship
- The Richard J. Cima Memorial Scholarship
- The Michael Sinning Scholarship
- Peter A. Jeske Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Henry J. Firley Writing Award Scholarship
Initiatives and Fiscal Sponsorship
PEP initiatives and organizations are making a difference in education throughout the Glenbard community. Learn more about each program.
Donate to a particular initiative or fund below.