Our Mission

Since 1997, the Lake Forest–Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation has helped older adults in our community live with purpose, connection, and confidence. We champion the interests of seniors, fund the programs and services of Dickinson Hall Senior Center, and support the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Senior Resources Commission.

What Your Generosity Funds

Senior Advocate: A trusted, personalized guide who connects seniors to housing, in-home assistance, and transportation, and helps them navigate complex programs like Medicare, Social Security, and Benefit Access.

Reichert Family Social Services Fund: Funded by the generous support of the Reichert Foundation, this fund allows our Senior Advocate to provide direct financial assistance when it matters most: utility shutoffs, medication gaps, and urgent household needs.

Transportation: Reliable rides that get eligible residents to appointments, errands, and activities safely and on time.

Lifelong Learning and Social Programs keeping people engaged and connected.

Your Gift Makes a Difference

More than 5,000 older adults call Lake Forest and Lake Bluff home. Thanks to donors like you, the Foundation contributes over $225,000 each year to the programs and services they count on. You can direct your gift to the Senior Advocate, Transportation Assistance, or Greatest Need — giving us flexibility to respond where help is needed most.

We take stewardship seriously: less than 1% of our assets goes to administrative and fundraising costs, and our volunteer Board of Directors ensures every dollar makes a meaningful difference.

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