Ways to Give
Credit Card
Please go here to make a secure one-time gift or to set up a recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual gift. Call 847-615-3212 to make gift over the phone.
Check
Send your check payable to Lake Forest Academy to:
Lake Forest Academy
Advancement Department
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
PayPal, Venmo and E-wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Microsoft Pay)
Please make your gift here.
Matching Gifts
Many companies sponsor matching gift programs which can double or triple your contribution. Please obtain your employer’s matching gift form and send it with your donation.
Securities Transfers
LFA's Northern Trust account information is DTC Participant #0226; Account #NT2-023108. Please notify Nancy Bateman at 847-615-3212 or nbateman@lfanet.org in the Advancement Department of this pending transaction so that we may coordinate the proper acknowledgment of your gift.
Download LFA's Securities Transfer Letter of Instruction here.
Cryptocurrency
LFA's partner vendor securely processes cryptocurrency on our behalf. The Academy does not hold cryptocurrency as a part of its investment portfolio. Our vendor researches the source of the crypto and then converts it to USD. LFA then receives the cash donation.
Donor Advised Funds
LFA is qualified to receive grants from Donor Advised Funds. Please contact Nancy Bateman at 847-615-3212 to discuss grant options with an LFA representative.
Gifts in Kinds
Lake Forest Academy is grateful for non-monetary gifts which can be used in our programs. Please contact Nancy Bateman at 847-615-3212 to arrange a gift in kind.
Planned Giving
Learn more about planned giving options here.
Give-Back Programs
Did you know that as well as being an independent school, LFA is also a registered 501(c)(3)charity? This means that the Academy may qualify for retail or company give-back programs. These funds augment the Academy Fund and are very appreciated. In addition to your annual donation, you can help LFA through your employer or weekly shopping.
State registration information for Florida residents can be found below.