Honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate someone special with a gift to Lake Forest College.
Make a gift online
To make a memorial gift online, select “Specific area, fund, or occasion” on our secure form and include the name of the individual you wish to honor. Make a gift online.
Memorial trees and benches
Memorial Trees
Gift Level: $5,000 or more
Each tree is planted on campus in coordination with the College’s landscape plan to ensure long-term care and appropriate placement.
Each tree becomes part of the living landscape of campus for years to come.
A commemorative plaque is included to recognize the individual being honored.
Memorial Benches
Gift Level: $5,000 or more
A memorial bench provides a lasting place for reflection on Lake Forest College’s campus.
Each bench offers a place for reflection within the rhythm of campus life.
Each bench includes a commemorative plaque honoring the individual named by the donor.
Interested in learning more? Contact the Office of Advancement at giving@lakeforest.edu or 847-735-6047 to discuss memorial tree and bench opportunities.