June 25, 2026
Paige Haehlke
Record-breaking, history-making: $3.2 million raised for the Forester Fund
During the 2025-26 fiscal year, $3.2 million was raised for the Forester Fund, the most annual fund support in College history!
3,075 donors—alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends—came together to support the life-changing opportunities that define a Lake Forest College education. Alumni in particular stood out, increasing their participation by eight percent, showing their commitment to those following in their footsteps.
The Forester Fund is critical for the College and touches every aspect of the student experience, including scholarships and financial aid, exceptional faculty and dedicated staff, career preparation, athletics, the arts, and everything in between.
Additionally, Forester Day, the College’s annual day of giving, reached new heights. The Forester Family raised $794,500—the most dollars and gifts since inception.
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