Champaign Parks Foundation

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The Champaign Parks Foundation is a not for profit organization that develops philanthropic support for the Champaign Park District

The Champaign Parks Foundation was launched by the Champaign Park District Board of Commissioners in January 2005 to accept and manage donations for the Champaign Park District. The Foundation's first project is renovation of the historic Virginia Theatre.

Private donations to the new Foundation will greatly benefit patrons of the award-winning Champaign Park District. Contributions can help preserve land for future parks, support the 620+ acres of existing land, as well as enhance programs and preserve the District's historical downtown cultural arts facilities.

Gifts may include land, cash, charitable trusts, stock donations, planned giving programs, estate planning, and bequests to specific parks, facilities or programs. Donations may also be unrestricted to provide assistance where needed. The Champaign Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization; all contributions are tax deductible.

Board of Directors

Lou Liay (Chair)
Art Thoma (Vice-Chair)
Dick Adams (Secretary)
James E. Welch
James Vermette
Penn Nelson
Terry Snyder
Judy Sehy
Bobbie Herakovich (CPD Board Appointee)
Newt Dodds, (CPD Board Appointee)
Gary Wackerlin, (Treasurer)
Robert Toalson (Honorary)
Dan McCollum (Honorary)

"Although the Virginia Theatre is a treasured gem in our community and is the Foundation's first focus, there are indeed many other projects from the Foundation to come!"
– Lou Liay, Champaign Parks Foundation Chairman

To learn more about giving opportunities, please contact:
Bobbie Herakovich, Champaign Park District Executive Director at 217-398-2550
or
Lou Liay, Champaign Parks Foundation Chairman at 217-359-7272.