CHANGING LIVES. TRANSFORMING OUR REGION.

Support
The
Promise

Rockford Promise has been built on the generosity of individual donors, foundations, and grants.

Though those gifts form the backbone of our work, we’re not yet fully funded.  Your support helps close the gap. Whether you give once or commit monthly, your contribution brings stability, growth, and momentum to the
future of Rockford. 

Together, we can turn possibility into promise. 

Make a One-time gift

Your monetary support opens doors to higher education for Rockford students. Every gift makes a difference and is tax deductible. (EIN: 26-0388141) 

BY MAIL:

Rockford Promise 
1643 N. Alpine Road, Suite 104 
Box 102 
Rockford, IL 61107 

ONLINE:

More ways to give

Ongoing Donation 

Consider giving on a monthly basis to help fund Rockford Promise. Choose an amount that works for you and make a monthly gift to Rockford Promise part of your annual charitable plans.  

Corporate Giving

Invest in Rockford’s future by making college possible for local students and strengthening our community’s talent pipeline. Corporate giving options include:

  • Annual Corporate Sponsorships 
  • Event Sponsorships 
  • Workplace Giving or Employer Matching Programs 
  • In-Kind Donations of Goods and Services

Scholar Sponsorship 

Make a direct, life-changing impact by funding a “Named Scholarship.” Your gift covers full tuition and opens the doors for our Scholars to a brighter future.

$10,000 supports a Rock Valley College Scholar

$20,000 supports a Rockford University Scholar 

Legacy Gift 

Ensure your commitment to education lives on. Naming Rockford Promise in your estate plan can help future generations of Rockford students achieve their college dreams.

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

Consider donating to Rockford Promise through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA, which provides a tax-free way to provide support. 

Endowment Support 

Donate to the Rockford Promise endowment through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to support our work in perpetuity. 

Gift of Stock or Marketable Security 

This option provides a way to gift stocks and/or securities to Rockford Promise without paying taxes on capital gains.  

Ready to Make a
Difference?

Let's talk!

Ciara Stahly
Director of Fund Development, Rockford Promise
815-540-4831
ciara.stahly@rockfordpromise.org