Give to Extension in your community
For over 100 years the Extension family of programs has helped connect communities with research to help people live their best life. For all of life's problems, communities trust Extension to help.
Bringing "Lifelong Learning. Lifelong Impact." to the community
Your gift to Extension in Grundy, Kankakee or Will County will directly impact local communities and help us do even more amazing things!
Illinois Extension’s staff has been embedded across the state’s 102 counties for more than 100 years, translating university research, delivering over 28,000 annual educational programs with over 800,000 program attendees, and offering training and services that positively impact the lives of adults and youths.
Our efforts result in an impressive 1-to-10 economic return for communities.
Your commitment to Illinois Extension matters.
Your contributions are increasing our ability to deliver “Lifelong Learning. Lifelong Impact.” throughout the state. THANK YOU!
Give Online
To give securely online to a local program, click one of the buttons below.
This will direct you to a secure giving page with the local fund prepopulated. Donations are processed by the University of Illinois Foundation and if you use one of the links below (or designate a different fund on the form), your gift will be stewarded according to the fund selected and will stay local.
Give to Illinois Extension, locally:
Give offline
Giving a gift of check or money order is easy and, for your convenience, is handled through our partners at the University of Illinois Foundation. Simply click the button below to download mailing instructions to ensure your check or money order gift is applied to the appropriate account.
Other ways to give
Interested in giving a larger gift, stock or land, or including Illinois Extension in your estate planning?
Whether you are looking for tax savings, want to give cryptocurrency, want to remember Illinois Extension or one of our programs in your estate planning, or something else, we can connect you with an expert who can explain the process, make recommendations, and provide all the tools you need.
Let's get in touch to discuss your options
Getting information is easy and you can always change your mind later. Simply reach out to one of the folks below to discuss your gift and start the process. Please remember to express your desire for funds to remain local during your conversations if you'd like your gift to be stewarded locally.
Marilu Andon
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I talk to someone before giving?
Yes! We would love to chat with you about your gift and help address any questions.
For questions related to the stewardship of funds, contact Marilu Andon, county director. For press questions, contact Anthony Warmack, communications coordinator.
For questions related to Extension Day of Giving or to discuss a larger gift, contact Scott Burnsmier, assistant director of advancement
For payment processing issues or tech issues with the giving page, you may contact the Foundation office directly by emailing the Cash Desk or calling 217.244.2706. They are available Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm (central) to assist you.
You may also contact us at:
University of Illinois Extension
Serving Grundy, Kankakee & Will Counties
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: 815-933-8337
Email: uiegkw@illinois.edu
Q: I want to give to a specific county or program, can I do that?
Yes! Donations are processed on our behalf by the University of Illinois Foundation. Use one of the buttons on this page or select a different fund or program under "Gift Designation" on the form.
When giving offline, you can write the specific fund number in the memo line of your check (listed below) or explain your wishes in the memo to the best of your abilities.
- 4-H Grundy County – 11330065
- 4-H Will County – 11330131
- 4-H Kankakee County – 11330074
- Grundy, Kankakee and Will Counties Master Gardener/Naturalist Current Use Fund – 11338753
You can be assured that we will steward your gift within your chosen location or program area in the areas of greatest need.
Q: How have you stewarded past gifts?
Illinois Extension does great work in local communities. To see a full reporting of our efforts, check out our Annual Report. You may also see the statewide impact of our efforts in a recent news release.
Q: Does my gift matter?
Yes! The mission of Illinois Extension is to serve the residents of Illinois by translating scientific research into practical, actionable information they can use across a wide range of everyday topics. From tips about gardening to entrepreneurship and lots of things in between, our work makes it easier for people to confidently make decisions about how they raise their families, grow their careers, and produce the food that feeds Illinois residents and beyond.
With the support of our partners, Illinois Extension and the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois are investing in the development of programs, resources, and educational efforts across the state. We are pursuing numerous funding sources to advance our mission, including public and private grants, direct investments, and private contributions.
These investments are critical to our work and we thank you for your willingness to make an investment in this effort with us.
Q: I would like to discuss a larger gift, gifts of stock or land, or including Illinois Extension in my estate planning
Thank you for considering Illinois Extension as a steward of your generosity!
We look forward to chatting with you – Please contact Scott Burnsmier (for general Extension gifts) or Angie Barnard (for 4-H specific gifts). You may also call the Director at 815-933-8337 or email andon@illinois.edu.
Getting information is easy and you can always change your mind later. Please remember to express your desire for funds to remain local during your conversations if you'd like your gift to be stewarded locally.
You may also access resources directly from the University of Illinois Foundation related to gifts of cryptocurrency, wills and trusts, IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution, other resources, or to get into contact with a major gifts officer. Please remember to indicate a local fund if you'd like your gift to be stewarded locally.
Q: I have another question
We are standing by to assist you!
For payment processing issues or tech issues with the giving page, you may contact the Foundation office directly by emailing the Cash Desk or calling 217.244.2706. They are available Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm (central) to assist you.
For questions related to the stewardship of funds, contact Marilu Andon, county director.
For press questions, contact Anthony Warmack, communications coordinator.
For questions related to Extension Day of Giving or to discuss a larger gift, contact Scott Burnsmier, assistant director of advancement
You may also contact us at:
University of Illinois Extension
Serving Grundy, Kankakee & Will Counties
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: 815-933-8337
Email: uiegkw@illinois.edu