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The primary mission of the Geneseo Park District Foundation is to promote and cultivate stewardship along with financial support empowering the Geneseo Park District to enhance the quality of life in our community by providing a positive recreational experience for all.

The most powerful gift is one that can be used for any need in the Geneseo Park District. Consider donating to help YOUR Park District by clicking on the Donate Today button below to give an unrestricted donation.

The Geneseo Park District Foundation has also put together an extensive list of items to help fulfill our mission. Visit the Wish Book page for complete list of items.

Donations can be fulfilled online or sent to:

Geneseo Park District Foundation
541 E. North St.
Geneseo, IL 61254

Are you a business or organization that wants to give back to your community? Do you have a fundraiser idea?

Contact Paula at (309) 944-5695 to discuss how your business can support the Foundation.
Outside Private Business or Organization Fundraiser Rules & Regulations

Once your donation has been processed you will receive an acknowledgment letter in the mail from the Geneseo Park District Foundation that you may use for your tax deduction. Call Paula, Jodie or Anne at (309) 944-5695 with any questions.

The Geneseo Park District Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization and all donations to the Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Wish Book

Giving back to your community has never been easier. The Geneseo Park District Foundation has put together an extensive list of items needed to fulfill our mission. Items are divided up by facility or program.

View the complete Wish Book Here (1MB)

The Geneseo Park District Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization and all donations to the Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Once your donation has been processed you will receive an acknowledgment letter in the mail from the Geneseo Park District Foundation that you may use for your tax deduction. Call Paula, Jodie or Anne at (309) 944-5695 with any questions.

Geneseo Community Center
Pick from The Center's Wish List items in the drop down menu below.

Key Fab System $15,000.00 USDInfrared Sauna $10,000.00 USDSolar Powered Charging Station Bench $6,000.00 USDComputers & Software $3,000.00 USDCell Phone Charging Station $2,500.00 USDIndoor Benches $2,000.00 USDTrees $500.00 USDRain Barrel $500.00 USDFlags $50.00 USDLap Counters $10.00 USD

John & Carla Edwards Aquatic Center
You can give to the Aquatic Center by picking from the Wish List items in the drop down menu below.

Flume Slide $500,000.00 USDSno Cone Machine $1,500.00 USDTrees $500.00 USDLounge Chairs $200.00 USDUmbrellas for Lifeguard Stands $100.00 USDRescue Tubes $50.00 USDLife Jackets $25.00 USDUpright Chair $25.00 USDSunscreen $10.00 USD

Anderson Memorial Park
You can give to Anderson Memorial Park by picking from the Wish List items in the drop down menu below.

Water Fountain $5,000.00 USDPlants/Flowers $2,000.00 USDPark Bench $2,000.00 USD

Athletic Field
You can give to the Athletic Field by picking from the Wish List items in the drop down menu below.

Skate Park $350,000.00 USDPlayground $175,000.00 USDDog Park $125,000.00 USDSand Volleyball Court Lights $25,000.00 USDSolar Power Charging Station Bench $6,000.00 USDPicnic Tables $2,500.00 USDTrees $500.00 USD

Central Theater
You can give to Central Theater by picking from the Wish List items in the drop down menu below.

Carpeting $15,000.00 USDMarquee LED Conversion $4,000.00 USD

Athletics
You can give to young athletes. The Geneseo Park District needs to continually replace the items that are kicked, thrown, hit and tossed during the normal course of competition.

SNAG Equipment $4,000.00 USDSpeed & Agility Trainers $600.00 USDStarting Block Cart $500.00 USDStarting Blocks $250.00 USDVolleyball Basket $250.00 USDRacquetball Racquets $50.00 USDPickleball Paddles $50.00 USDGame Balls $50.00 USDRelay Batons $20.00 USDWhistles $5.00 USD

Gymnastics
The Park District offers gymnastics programs for children ages 4 and up. This program offers instruction for a wide variety of ages and levels.

Landing Mat $2,500.00 USDWedges $800.00 USDFold Up Mats $800.00 USDTraining Octagons $800.00 USDClimbing Rope $500.00 USDChalk $50.00 USD

Aquatics
The Center offers a variety of aquatics programs for all ages and abilities.

Music System $3,000.00 USDAqua Exercise Bikes $2,500.00 USDLifeguard Cap Packs $50.00 USDSwim Fins $30.00 USDBands $10.00 USD

Fitness
At The Center the community can work towards broad goals of overall health and well being with a large number of machines, weights, bikes and accessories.

Music System $3,000.00 USDMicrophone Headset $500.00 USDBands $10.00 USDBender Balls $10.00 USDJump Ropes $10.00 USD

General Programs
Thanks to the Foundation, the Park District is able to offer FREE annual events for the community.

Fire Pit $300.00 USDRollerskates $150.00 USDElf Costumes $100.00 USDCABS Text Books $50.00 USDArt Supplies $100.00 USDBoard Games $25.00 USD

Bright Beginnings Preschool
Bright Beginnings Preschool helps children grow, learn and get ready for Kindergarten through a 3-class preschool program!

Large Insects $40.00 USDBead Activity Set $50.00 USDPlayground Balls $25.00 USDGears $25.00 USDDry Erase Board $25.00 USD

Donor Recognition

2021 IN REVIEW

NEW ATHLETIC FIELD BUILDING was completed in 2021 thanks to support from the Geneseo Foundation, Geneseo Youth Football along with Community Donors.

$5,000 GRANT from the Geneseo Foundation to be received annually for the next 9 years. This has allowed the Park District to offer (& continue to offer) FREE Swim Lessons to all 3rd graders.

$25,000 GRANT from the Geneseo Foundation for new gymnastics equipment. This grant will allow the Park District to replace several pieces of equipment & add a few new pieces.

$2,000 GRANT from the Seth Ernst Soccer Slam for new soccer goals at the Athletic Field.

$5,000 GRANT from the Francis G & Betty J Miller Foundation for equipment for the new recovery room located in the old Indoor Pool Desk.

Due to the community’s continued support, the Foundation has been able to help the Geneseo Park District offer...

FREE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS such as Community Camp Out, Outdoor Summer Movie Night series, Turkey Trot, Special Skate Nights & more. >>Learn More

FUNding POSITIVE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES is a Financial Assistance Program that strives to remove the financial barriers that may prevent Park District residents from enjoying a Positive Recreational Experience. >>Learn More

FREE ACTIVE ADULT/SENIOR ACTIVITIES a variety of fitness & social activities are offered for free each month. >>Learn More

Donor Board

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Donations will be split into the following 6 levels.

Orange Leaf $500 - $999
Green Leaf $1,000 - $4,999
Yellow Leaf $5,000 - $19,999
Red Leaf $20,000 - $49,999
Brown Leaf $50,000 - $99,999
Multi-Color $100,000+

Geneseo Park District Foundation Donor Wall Rules & Regulations

• All monetary donations to the Foundation over $500 will be eligible to be included on the donor wall in the main hallway of the Geneseo Community Center with a few exceptions. Because donor recognition programs are already in place at Anderson Memorial Park, Make a Splash and for benches these recognition programs will remain the same./li>
• Parktoberfest sponsorships, live and silent auctions purchases, and raffles are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law but will not be recognized on the donor wall. Goods or services are received in exchange for all of these Parktoberfest items./li>
• The donor wall will be updated once annually in January of every year./li>
• The Geneseo Park District Foundation will establish the placement of the acknowledgment on the donor wall. Donors will be responsible for completing the provided form indicating how they would like to be recognized within the established guidelines as indicated on the provided form./li>
• The Geneseo Park District Foundation has the final authority to remove any public acknowledgment of a previously honored donor.

The Geneseo Park District Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization and all donations to the Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.