The Northeast Illinois Council Endowment Funds support council operations through investments funded by our generous donors. The principal is protected and permanently restricted, with only the interest being used to support council operations.
The General Endowment Fund provides support for all council programs-not just for one year or one generation, but in perpetuity.
The Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Endowment Fund supports annual improvements and new programs at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation.
The Acorn Fund supports every Scout’s chance to experience adventure. Your gift helps provide camp and registration assistance, expands outreach through programs like Discover Scouts, and ensures the spirit of Scouting thrives for generations to come.
The Kasperson Center Endowment Fund provides for the improvement and maintenance of the Kasperson's Center for Scouting's facilities and property at Morrison Park.
The NESA (National Eagle Scout Association) Scholarship Fund awards scholarships annually to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in academics and other activities.
The Chris Alonzi Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships annually for staff members of Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation attending post-secondary institutions. The Alonzi Fund was established in memory of Chris Alonzi, an MSR staff member from 2003 to 2010.
The Craig A. Sethness Training Fund provides annual funding assistance for a Scoutmaster and senior patrol leader pair to attend coordinated training.