The harper college educational foundation was established in 1973 as a non-profit (501 [c][3]) organization to provide funding and resources for the college not available through normal government and tax sources. Money and resources raised by the foundation are used to provide an edge of excellence to college programs and services. The purpose of the foundation is to:support the educational goals of the college. Assist the college in providing broader educational opportunities for students, alumni, citizens and employees. Acquire additional assets for the college and administer these assets for the good of the college. Encourage corporations, foundation and individuals to bestow on the college gifts, grants or bequests of money or property to be used for special instruction, research, scholarships, enrichment and development programs. Act in a fiduciary capacity to carry out any of the foregoing purposes.

Education

Scholarships: the foundation oversees more than 190 scholarships and awards to over 545 individuals annually. These scholarships provide assistance and support to student scholars and students facing barriers to academic achievement. Program grants: the foundation provides seed money for excellence in teaching and learning through the resources for excellence grant process. Some past grant recipients include programs that serve women, minority students and students with disabilities, as well as degree programs in the fields of healthcare, manufacturing and science. Art: the foundation collects and maintains a body of works of art for the benefit of harper college. The collection contains nearly 365 pieces and is valued at approximately $2. 5 million. This extensive collection is preeminent in the northwest suburbs for the purpose of artistic study and community-wide aesthetic appreciation.