4-H HOUSE
Cooperative Sorority & Alumni

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Since 1934, 4-H House has served as a home-away-from-home for college women attending the University of Illinois. 4-H House women benefit directly from the generosity of alumnae and friends, like you, who share in the commitment to the generations of women who have lived and grown at 4-H House. Gifts are used to support scholarships, house improvements and programming for the women of 4-H House. These opportunities are possible through your support.

Listed below are the current funds that support the women of 4-H House. A description of each fund – as well as a link to contribute online – can be found in each dropdown. Unless noted otherwise, you may contribute online via secure Paypal account in the dropdown or make checks payable to “Illinois 4-H House Association” and mail to the address below:

IL 4-H House Association
P.O. Box 522
St. Joseph, IL 61873


We are pleased to partner with Royal Bookkeeping Services LLC. The Association's post office box is located across the street from our bookkeeping service and is monitored on a regular basis. RBS forwards all donation notes, bills, and other correspondence to the Association treasurer. Mary (Bluhm) Schmitz ’94 is the founder and president of RBS LLC. Her unique qualifications have contributed to a very successful working relationship.

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To name Illinois 4-H House Association in your will or trust documents: “I leave (% of estate/$ amount/residue) to the Illinois 4-H House Association (Tax ID 37-6046465) located in the State of Illinois.”

Ways to Give:

Your gift to this fund, managed by University of Illinois Foundation (UIF), will support an annual scholarship awarded to all in-house members actively participating in the cooperative living environment, supporting the 4-H House mission first stated in the 1938 Articles of Incorporation: 4-H House "...was established to reduce living expenses, promote scholastic interest, and provide social opportunities for 4-H House girls at the University of Illinois." Contributions to 4-H House Future Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

Checks may be made payable to University of Illinois Foundation (with "4-H House Future Scholarship Fund" in the memo) and mailed to:
IL 4-H House Association
P.O. Box 522
St. Joseph, IL 61873
(OR)
Contributions may also be made in any of the ways outlined on the University of Illinois Foundation website: https://uif.uillinois.edu/how-to-give

Your gift will support a number of current Strategic Projects, which include which include contributions towards Class Memorials, study room furniture, security system, and other Strategic Projects. You are invited to designate a preference in the notes, and every effort will be made to use your donation accordingly. Contributions to current projects are not tax deductible.

Your gift will be applied to the outstanding balance of the Renovation Loan, which was established in 2015 to complete the major renovation project that ensured the future of the 4-H House building structure at 805 W. Ohio. Contributions to Nurture the Future are not tax deductible.

Your gift will support ongoing repair, maintenance, and replacement costs for the 4-H House building structure. Contributions to Golden & Growing are not tax deductible.

The Mary McKee Educational Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that accepts and administers gifts made to 4-H House that are educational in manner. The organization is governed by a board of directors slated by the Alumni Association Board and voted on by the active, honorary and alumni members of 4-H House.

Funds are distributed in the following prioritized manner:

  1. Technology related to the educational needs of 4-H House
  2. Educational materials that serve the women of 4-H House
  3. Emergency loans and grants to active members living in 4-H House
  4. Scholastic awards for active members living in 4-H House
  5. Scholarships for 4-H House women

Contributions to Mary McKee Educational Fund are tax deductible.

Given in memory of Jen '97 and Jackie '01 Esworthy, this scholarship is awarded to an active house member each spring. Recipient is determined by vote of Active Members of 4-H House around March 15th and announced at Mom’s Day Banquet. Contributions to Jennifer and Jackie Esworthy Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

The $1,500 Mom T Scholarship Award is awarded each year. Applications are due by February 1st. Recipient(s) determined by Selection Committee and announced at Mom’s Day Banquet. Contributions to Mary Thatcher “Mom T” Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

In memory of Nedra (Thompson) Wesson ‘62, this fund provides a $1,100 annual scholarship awarded to a freshman, sophomore or junior on the basis of service, involvement, determination and compassion. Recipient is determined by a vote of Active Members of 4-H House around March 15th and announced at Mom’s Day Banquet. Contributions to Nedra Wesson Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

In memory of Rachel (Strode) Hamilton ’98, this fund provides a $750 annual scholarship. Applications are due by September 20th. Recipient is determined by Selection Committee and announced at the Dad’s Day Banquet. Contributions to Rachel Hamilton Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.


(The donation screen may initially display 'Mary McKee Educational Fund.' It is, however linked directly and only to the Hamilton Fund.)

In honor of Cynthia (Traughber) Eustice ‘56, this fund provides a $500 annual scholarship. Applications are due September 20th of each year. Recipient determined by Selection Committee and announced at Dad’s Day Banquet. Contributions to Cynthia Traughber Eustice Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

In memory of Charlotte (Castle) Neal ‘43, this fund provides a $6,000 annual scholarship awarded to an incoming freshman/junior transfer. Applications are due by August 1st in applicable years. Recipient is determined by interview process by Mary McKee Board and announced at Homecoming of applicable years. Contributions to Charlotte Castle Neal Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

In memory of Merle (Manchester) Cowee ‘46, this fund provides a $1,000 annual scholarship. Applications are due by February 15th. Recipient determined by Selection Committee and announced at Mom’s Day Banquet. Contributions to Merle Manchester Cowee Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

In memory of Debbie (Steck) Steele ‘77, this fund provides a $500 annual scholarship. Applications are due by December 1st. Recipient determined by Selection Committee and announced at Mom’s Day Banquet. Contributions to Debbie Steck Steele Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.

The Illinois 4-H House Alumni Association
was organized to strengthen and maintain the bonds of friendship, develop the spirit of unity, promote scholastic interest, provide social opportunities, and maintain a home at minimum cost for the women of 4-H House.
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