“Big corporations have used foundations very effectively and now the smaller entities are starting to use them to fund projects.” – Ray Lenart, trustee, Naperville Education Foundation
“I just don’t know where else schools are going to get the extra support if not from foundations.” – Scott Barrows, board member, Lisle Education Foundation
“From an administrative standpoint, it’s so beneficial to us to have these supplemental funds for educational programs and enrichment.” – Mary Ann Bobosky, director of community relations, Naperville School District 203
“The foundation provides extra special things that open the world of learning for kids.” – Lorrie Leahigh, public relations committee member, The New 200 Foundation
“There are many things in the technological fields that are way beyond the scope of any school district budget. The only way to provide a vehicle for enhancing education opportunities is through foundations.” – John James, chairman, Naperville Education Foundation
