Double your impact: $10,000 Matching Gift Challenge Through Jan 1

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