A generous secret (Santa) donor has stepped forward with a holiday surprise — and Lisle students are about to benefit in a big way.
From now through January 1, 2026, every dollar donated to the Carlin Nalley Foundation’s Lisle Alumni Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $10,000.
That means your $100 gift becomes $200, $200 becomes $400, and your generosity has twice the power to change a student’s life.

​🎓 Why This Matters
Since its founding, the Carlin Nalley Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from Lisle High School — recognizing excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, the arts, and community service.
In 2025, CNF awarded $4,500 scholarships to outstanding seniors. In 2026, that amount increases to $5,000 per student — but we need your help to make that possible for even more deserving Lions.
This matching challenge is more than just a fundraiser — it’s an opportunity to invest in the future of Lisle, to honor our shared roots, and to extend a hand to the next generation.

🧑‍🎓 Every Gift Tells a Story
Whether you give in honor of a favorite teacher, coach, classmate, or family member, your donation will help write a new chapter in a young person’s story. And thanks to our Secret Santa match, your generosity will go twice as far.

• Honor the past.
• Celebrate the present.
• Build the future.

📅 The Deadline: Jan 1, 2026 at Midnight
Let’s end 2025 on a high note — together.
🎯 Help us reach the full $10,000 match before the new year begins.
👉 Give now: https://www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org/lisle-alumni-blog/payment-methods-for-donations-to-the-lisle-high-school-alumni-scholarship-fund

💙 Thank You for Keeping the Spirit of Lisle Alive
From all of us at the Carlin Nalley Foundation, thank you for your continued support, generosity, and Lion pride. Let’s finish strong and make 2026 our most impactful year yet.
Go Lions!
— The CNF Board

Giving Tuesday isn’t just a global day of generosity—it’s a moment when communities pause, reflect, and choose to make a difference. Here in Lisle, one of the most powerful ways to create real impact is by supporting our students through the Carlin Nalley Foundation’s Year-End Scholarship Campaign.
In 2026, this effort becomes even more meaningful:
Every CNF scholarship will increase to $5,000.
That means your Giving Tuesday gift will go farther, help more deeply, and directly shape a student’s future.

Why Your Giving Tuesday Support Matters
Lisle High School students continue to impress us with their humility, determination, and character. But as the cost of college and trade programs rises, financial support becomes a critical factor in helping these young people pursue their goals without overwhelming burdens.
Your Generosity Powers:

• $5,000 Scholarships across academics, athletics, the arts, service, character, and leadership
• Opportunities for students who may otherwise be unable to afford post-secondary education
• A legacy of pride and community support that Lisle has upheld for more than two decades

By donating on Giving Tuesday, you help ensure that every scholarship is fully funded in 2026—and that we can continue expanding the program for future Lions.

Real Stories. Real Futures.
If you’ve followed the Lisle Alumni Blog, you’ve read inspiring stories like Allison Doering’s, celebrating her accomplishments as an outstanding female athlete and Jones/Beato Award winner. These stories remind us why CNF exists: to lift up excellence, to honor student achievement, and to invest in the future of the community we love.
Your Giving Tuesday participation turns the next student’s story into a success story.

A Tradition of Excellence Worth Preserving
For decades, the Carlin Nalley Foundation has honored the legacy of Carlin Nalley by supporting students who reflect the values that built this community—service, hard work, leadership, and a commitment to being the best version of oneself.
Your donation is more than a financial gift.
It is an act of belief.
An act of encouragement.
And an expression of deep Lisle pride.
During the Year-End Campaign, every gift matters—and Giving Tuesday is the perfect moment to join in.

How to Give on Giving Tuesday (and Anytime)
We’ve made giving easy, secure, and flexible. Choose the method that works best for you—including credit card, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, Text-to-Give, and more.
📱 Digital Giving Options
​See all instructions and payment options here:
👉 https://www.carlinnalleyfoundation.org/lisle-alumni-blog/payment-methods-for-donations-to-the-lisle-high-school-alumni-scholarship-fund
Accepted methods include:

• Credit or Debit Card
• PayPal
• Google Pay
• Apple Pay
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Text-to-Give
• And additional digital wallet options

✉️ Give by Check Make checks payable to:
Carlin Nalley Foundation (CNF)
Mail to:
Alan Nalley
24964 Chelsea Ln.
Plainfield, IL 60544

❤️ Become a Monthly Partner
Monthly giving creates stable, year-round support that strengthens and expands CNF scholarships.

• $20 Monthly Lion-Heart Partner:
  https://donorbox.org/lion-heart-20-monthly-partners
• $10 Monthly Lion-Heart Partner:
  https://donorbox.org/lion-heart-20-monthly-partners-2

Your monthly gift ensures that future students benefit from the same generosity that supported those who came before them.

Let’s Finish the Year Strong—Together
​Giving Tuesday is more than a single day of generosity. It’s a reminder that when alumni, parents, and friends of Lisle come together, we create opportunities that last a lifetime.
Your contribution today will directly fund $5,000 scholarships for Lisle High School seniors in 2026—helping them pursue their dreams, reduce financial stress, and step confidently into their futures.
Join the Carlin Nalley Foundation this Giving Tuesday.
Give today. Make a lasting impact. Build the next generation of Lions.