Overview
The Huntley Park Foundation distributes funds to support recreational programs and park projects for the Huntley Park District. Generous financial support can buy a beautiful park bench or even a picnic shelter. Dollars are earmarked for specific projects or given to the general foundation fund. The HPF is a 501c3 corporation.
Mission
The mission of the Huntley Park Foundation is to aid the Huntley Park District in the collection of funds through community events and corporate sponsorships and to redistribute the funds for the enrichment of park and recreation programs and services.
History
The Foundation was established in 2006 as a not-for-profit corporation to help benefit Huntley Park District residents. The Park Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation Board is appointed by Park District Board of Commissioners.
Projects funded
Some examples of projects and other benefits (amounts rounded) the Foundation has provided to the Park District recently include:
|
Year
|
Amount
|
Project
|
| 2024 |
$5,000 |
Donation toward renovation of Weiss Park (pledged) - pending match by State Grant
|
| 2023 |
$3,200 |
Portable Pitching Mounds for Tomaso Sports Park
|
| 2022 |
$2,700 |
Swim Team Scoreboard Update
|
| 2022 |
$10,000 |
Gator utility vehicle for Tomaso Sports Park
|
| 2021 |
$1,500 |
Haunted Trails Event Decorations and Supplies
|
|
2020
|
$600
|
Community Wall at REC Center
|
|
2019
|
$9,500
|
Historic Sun Valley Farm Smokehouse Rebuild
|
|
2019
|
$3,065
|
Portable Sound System to support District Events
|
|
2019
|
$1,650
|
Replacement of Fitness Center TV's
|
|
2018
|
$4,205
|
Helmet and Bat Racks - Tomaso Sports Park
|
|
2017
|
$2,030
|
REC Center Gymnasium Scoreboard Controllers
|
|
2017
|
$1,020
|
Video and Audio equipment to start Fitness On Demand service
|
|
2017
|
$2,365
|
Storage Shed for Sports Programs at Warrington and Ol' Timers Parks.
|
|
2017
|
$1,109
|
Flagpole for REC Center
|
|
2017
|
$4,390
|
Storage shed for Tomaso Sports Park
|
|
2015
|
$1,410
|
Painting of Sun Valley Farm Barn
|
|
2014
|
$5,820
|
Timing system for swim team
|
|
2014
|
$6,500
|
Gator utility vehicle for Tomaso Sports Park
|
For additional information regarding the Huntley Park Foundation, please contact the Huntley Park District Executive Director, at (847) 669-5463 or via email.