Our Mission
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 to participate in recreation programs provided by the park district.
Deerfield Park Foundation History & Purpose
Since 1983 the Deerfield Park Foundation has worked to improve and beautify the parks and facilities of the Deerfield Park District. The Foundation provides assistance for residents in financial need to participate in recreation programs, supports park development initiatives that enhance community recreation and has programs for remembrance and recognition. To accomplish its goals, the Deerfield Park Foundation solicits tax-deductible contributions and conducts fund-raising activities. Deerfield Park Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, recognized by the US Dept. of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt public foundation operated for the benefit of the Deerfield community.
Board Of Directors
Member Responsibilities
Board members attend meetings four times a year, provide direction and input for projects that benefit the Deerfield community and procure support from individuals and corporations to benefit the Deerfield Park Foundation. In addition, board members attend community events to share the message of the Deerfield Park Foundation and to garner support.
Officers
Chairperson – Ben Rotman
Vice-Chair – Steve Markoff
Treasurer – Brian Teven
Secretary – Zack Raimi
Directors – Michael Brandess, Chris Goodsnyder, Mathew Kerbis, John Mann, Pat McFarlane, Jason Merel, Evan Nadler, Christine Nogal, David Neiman, Lindsey Rogosich
Deerfield Park District Board of Commissioners Liaison – Jan Caron
*Applications for new board members are reviewed in September/October as seats on the board are available. If you have an interest in serving on the board, please fill out the attached application and send it to sherry@deerfieldparks.org or please contact Foundation Manager, Sherry Prause at 847-572-2611 with questions.
Donation OPPORTUNITIES
Participate in Fundraising Events
Golf Raffle Par-Tee – TBA 2023
Purchase raffle tickets to win golf at courses throughout the Chicagoland area!
visit website in May & June 2023 to purchase raffle tickets
SAVE THE DATE
Moonlight Golf Outing – Friday, September 16, 2022
This event took place on September16, 2022. The event sold out with participation from 60 golfers and had tons of sponsorship support! If you would like to be added to the list to receive information for future events, please email sherry@deerfieldparks.org.
view 2022 moonlight golf sponsors
Foodies Raising Funds – year-round
Dine Out Locally and Support the Deerfield Park Foundation. Mention the Deerfield Park Foundation and a percentage of your order will support Deerfield Park Foundation scholarships for people in financial need to attend Deerfield Park District programs and camps.
Foodies events will be posted here!
donate to the scholarship fund
As outlined in the Park Foundation’s Mission Statement, we help provide assistance for residents in serious financial need to participate in Deerfield Park District programs, camps, After-School Club and more. To make a donation, please use the donate button or fill out a scholarship donation form below.
Donate Now Scholarship donation form
linda gryziecki scholarships
Two $1,000 Linda Gryziecki College/Post-Secondary Institution scholarships, named to honor Deerfield Park District’s Executive Director Linda Gryziecki who retired in 2011 after 38 years of service, are offered each year – one to a graduating high school senior and one to a current college/post-secondary institution student.
scholarship application for 2023-2024 school year available in December of 2022
Purchase of a Bench or Tree in remembrance or recognition
Recognition opportunities to honor, celebrate or memorialize your family member, friend or loved one exist throughout the park district. Please view our recognition page.
Donations supporting the programs and services of the Deerfield Park District may be made through the Deerfield Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nongovernmental entity. All donations are tax-exempt as allowed by law.