Our Mission

The Lake Forest–Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation was created in 1997 to enhance the lives of older adults in our community by creating an awareness of the interests and needs of senior citizens, supporting the programs, services, and facilities of the Dickinson Hall Senior Center, and provide material and financial support to the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Resources Commission.

We are dedicated to promoting independence, engagement, and lifelong growth to the seniors in our community.  Through donor generosity, the Foundation:

  • Fully funds the Senior Advocate—a trusted resource who provides personalized support, expert guidance to essential services such as housing, in-home assistance, and transportation. The Advocate also helps seniors navigate complex programs like Medicare, Social Security, and Benefit Access.
  • We support the transportation program, offering reliable rides to eligible residents, ensuring they can get where they need to go safely and on time.
  • We fund a variety of enriching programs—from wellness activities and life-long learning to vibrant social events—designed to keep older adults connected and thriving.

Our volunteer Board of Directors meets throughout the year to responsibly manage resources and ensure that every dollar makes a meaningful difference.

Your Gift Makes a Difference

Every donation to the Foundation directly supports programs and services that enrich the lives of over 5,000 older adults in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Only through your generosity, the Foundation is able to contribute more than $222,000 per year for programs and services. You can choose to designate your gift to one of the following vital areas:

  • Senior Advocate & Social Services – Offering guidance, resources, and hands-on support
  • Greatest Need – Allowing us to respond quickly and flexibly where support is needed most
  • Transportation Assistance – Providing reliable rides to appointments, errands, and activities

We take stewardship seriously—less than 1% of our assets are used for administrative and fundraising costs each year, ensuring your gift has maximum impact.

Financial and Legal Documents

FY2025 Tax Return

2025 Audit Report

FY2024 Tax Return

FY2023 Tax Return

FY2022 Tax Return

Bylaws

Conflict of Interest Policy

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Area Served

Our service area is the Lake Forest High School District 115 boundaries. View a larger map.

Map of areas served

Affiliations

The Senior Citizens Foundation has important affiliations with the following organizations:

Senior Resources Commission: Established by the Lake Forest City Council in 1996, the purpose of the Senior Resources Commission is to present to the Mayor and City Council recommendations for the coordination and planning for senior residents in order to preserve their dignity, independence, and quality of life. There are seven Senior Resources Commission members, four or five from Lake Forest and two or three from Lake Bluff.  The Lake Bluff members are recommended by the Village President. The Senior Citizens Foundation considers requests for funding only when first thoughtfully studied and recommended by the Senior Resources Commission.

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Dickinson Hall Senior Center: The mission of Dickinson Hall is to offer adults educational, social, and cultural opportunities as well as services fostering independence, involvement, and continued personal growth in a welcoming and dynamic environment. It serves as the hub of activity and services for older adults in the Lake Forest High School District 115. However, they welcome memberships from outside of that area.

An extensive variety of programs, classes, special interest groups, parties and trips are also offered that are designed to provide enrichment and social experiences. Social services designed to help older adults maintain their independence and remain in their own homes include transportation and a variety of support services.

Dickinson Hall is supported by The City of Lake Forest, The Village of Lake Bluff, the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation, member fees, and generous sponsors.

Faith in Action – Volunteer Support : The mission of Faith in Action is to help older adults maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. Volunteers help with many forms of non-medical assistance, such as transportation to medical and other appointments, help with shopping, reading or bill paying, minor home repairs, friendly visiting and telephone support, and respite care for family caregivers.

Faith in Action is non-sectarian. There is no charge for services and they serve seniors of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and those residing within the Lake Forest High School District 115 regardless of their religious affiliation. This service is supported by a grant from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation.

City of Lake Forest

Village of Lake Bluff

Shields Township