About the Carlin Nalley Foundation
We celebrate Lisle pride the best way we know how: by investing in students and bringing alumni together. Founded in 2005 with a $60,000 gift from alumnus Kurt Grutzmacher to honor legendary educator and leader Carlin Nalley, CNF awards academic scholarships and hosts signature events that keep our Lion community thriving.
What we do
Help us grow scholarships and expand alumni engagement—starting with “AY6: Blue & White: Reunite!” and beyond.
CNF is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) (EIN 26-1987884). Donate by choosing any method listed here: https://www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org/lisle-alumni-blog/payment-methods-for-donations-to-the-lisle-high-school-alumni-scholarship-fund
Let’s lift the next generation—and keep Lisle connections strong!
We celebrate Lisle pride the best way we know how: by investing in students and bringing alumni together. Founded in 2005 with a $60,000 gift from alumnus Kurt Grutzmacher to honor legendary educator and leader Carlin Nalley, CNF awards academic scholarships and hosts signature events that keep our Lion community thriving.
What we do
- Scholarships: Annual awards for standout Lisle High School seniors—honoring legendary educators and leaders through scholarships such as Thespian (Bev Fiore), Science (Dr. John Mulcare), Industrial Technology (Ralph King), Brian Piccolo & Babe Zaharias (Rick Beato/Bob Jones), and the Alumni Legacy Award (Grutzmacher Family).
- Alumni events: All-Years Reunions, the Carlin Nalley Golf Outing, and our spring Bags Tournament—fun, welcoming ways to reconnect in our hometown.
- 85% of our scholarship funding comes from loyal alumni.
- Our volunteer Board (10 alumni from the classes of 1972–2013) covers operating costs—so every dollar you give goes straight to scholarships.
- Many employers match gifts, doubling your impact.
Help us grow scholarships and expand alumni engagement—starting with “AY6: Blue & White: Reunite!” and beyond.
CNF is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) (EIN 26-1987884). Donate by choosing any method listed here: https://www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org/lisle-alumni-blog/payment-methods-for-donations-to-the-lisle-high-school-alumni-scholarship-fund
Let’s lift the next generation—and keep Lisle connections strong!
