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.
PEP Annual Appeal 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
Your donation supports the D41 Kids Foundation. 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. *As we enter an uncertain time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, D41 Kids is partnering with the Community Outreach program to support our students most at-risk. From now through the end of the school year, donations to D41 Kids will provide grocery gift cards and needed supplies to students most in need.
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 in partnership with the community, works to increase access and awareness to quality learning experiences for all children birth to five and their families. We recognize the parent as the child’s first and most important teacher, and work to empower the parent in this role. Your donation to this fund helps us to increase supports to our youngest learners and their families within Marquardt D15, Queen Bee D16, Glen Ellyn D41, Glen Ellyn CCSD 89 and Lombard D44.
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
- Michael Pihos Scholarship Fund
- The Frances Schuck Scholarship
- The Richard J. Cima Memorial Scholarship
- The Michael Sinning 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.