About the Park Foundation

The Deerfield Park Foundation was established in 1983 to preserve and beautify the open space in Deerfield, to help provide amenities for our parks, and to offer financial assistance to those in need. According to its bylaws, the primary goal of the Foundation is to promote and develop recreation facilities and services in the Deerfield Park District. To accomplish these goals, the Foundation solicits donations from businesses, corporations, individuals, foundations and other agencies. The Foundation also sponsors fund-raising events, operates “recognition-based” giving opportunities and supports and volunteers at community events such as Community Services Day and the July 4th parade.

The main projects of the Foundation are to provide monies for the Deerfield Park District Grant-in-Aid program (scholarships), to assist with the upgrading of the ThorGuard Lightning Prediction System, to sponsor Free Swimming on July 4th at both outdoor pools, to be Entertainment Sponsor for the September Community Services Day, and to purchase Recycling Containers for Park/School locations. Other recent projects include contributing to the accessible playground at Deerspring Park. By soliciting tax-deductible contributions, the Foundation is able to supplement and improve existing leisure and recreation programs and services. All donations and charitable contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Board of Directors:

• Vicki Case – Chair
• Dan Appelbaum – Vice-Chair
• Marilyn Ebner – Treasurer
• John P. Coughenour – Secretary
• Jim Golding
• Chris Goodsnyder
• Frank G. Karkazis
• Candy LoGiurato
• John Mann
• Ed Seidman
• Bill Smirles
  
• Darla Kuhs - Foundation Manager
  
  Greg Lapin- Deerfield Park District Board of Commissioners Liaison

The Park Foundation publishes an annual newsletter DPF News. (1.7MB PDF file)