Rend Lake College
Foundation
The RLC Foundation works to improve campus life and student success. The gifts provided by generous supporters are invested right back into the community. Contributions range from scholarships and memorials to life estates, real estate, tangible personal property and more.
Rend Lake College Foundation: Your Scholarship Gateway
Your Journey to Success Starts Here
At Rend Lake College, we're here to champion your journey. The Rend Lake College Foundation is your partner in achieving your academic goals. With 275+ scholarships at your fingertips, you only need one application to unlock countless opportunities.
We understand that the path to higher education can be financially challenging. That's why we're committed to making it accessible and affordable for you. Our one-application-multiple-scholarships approach simplifies the process giving you the financial support you need.
Your dreams are important to us, and we're here to help turn them into reality. Let RLCF be your compass as you navigate your academic journey. Your future begins here, with the support you deserve. Apply today and embark on a brighter tomorrow.
The RLCF Scholarship Application
January 1 - August 28 for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 academic year
Be sure to have the application submitted by March 1 for priority awarding.
Who can apply?
- Incoming Freshmen
- Current RLC students
- Full-time and Part-time students can qualify for scholarships
Why apply?
- 275+ Scholarships totaling over $300,000 are available!
- ONE Application including ability to:
- Request transcript
- Request 2 letters of recommendation
How to apply?
- Complete 2026-2027 FAFSA
- FAFSA opens October 2025
- Click Here
- Select "Apply Here"
- Sign in or Register account
- Use email you check regularly
- NOT a high school email
- Fill out ONE application
- Once your application is submitted, you are automatically applied to the scholarships you qualify for!
Tips: Use your personal email that you check regularly. Do NOT use current high school email.
Applying is THAT easy!
RLC Scholarships
All students are eligible to apply for all RLC Foundation Scholarships, regardless of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or creed.
Outside Scholarships
DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS AUXILIARY 2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Who can apply?
- Incoming Freshmen
- Current RLC students
- Full-time and Part-time students can qualify for scholarships
Why apply?
- 275+ Scholarships totaling over $300,000 are available!
- ONE Application including ability to:
- Request transcript
- Request 2 letters of recommendation
How to apply?
- Complete 2026-2027 FAFSA
- FAFSA opens October 2025
- Click Here
- Select "Apply Here"
- Sign in or Register account
- Use email you check regularly
- NOT a high school email
- Fill out ONE application
- Once your application is submitted, you are automatically applied to the scholarships you qualify for!
Tips: Use your personal email that you check regularly. Do NOT use current high school email.
Applying is THAT easy!
RLC Scholarships
All students are eligible to apply for all RLC Foundation Scholarships, regardless of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or creed.
Outside Scholarships
DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS AUXILIARY 2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Rend Lake College Foundation
High Five Scholarship Campaign
Give a High 5. Change a Life.
The Rend Lake College Foundation is inviting supporters to “Give a High 5” and help create life-changing opportunities for students across Southern Illinois.
The High 5 Scholarship Campaign is designed to expand scholarship opportunities by partnering donor generosity with matching funds from the Rend Lake College Foundation. When donors establish or grow a scholarship endowment, the Foundation provides additional matching funds—helping each gift go even further in supporting student success.
Through this campaign, a $15,000 donor endowment combined with a $5,000 Foundation match creates a $20,000 permanent scholarship endowment, generating annual scholarship support for Rend Lake College students. Donors can also contribute $5,000 to an existing endowment, which will be matched by the Foundation to strengthen and expand scholarship opportunities.
This initiative celebrates the powerful partnership between donor generosity and student determination. Together, we can provide the financial support students need to pursue their education, achieve their goals, and build stronger communities.
Give a High 5 today and help open doors for the next generation of RLC students.
Why Support The Foundation?
At the Rend Lake College Foundation, we're not just seeking gifts or donations; we're inviting you to consider investments in:
- Expanding our campus
- Boosting economic development
- Nurturing community growth
Yet, we encourage you to go even further by investing in the personal growth of our diverse student body. It's your generosity that has enabled Rend Lake College to turn dreams into realities, and we're committed to continuing this legacy in the years ahead.
Our Foundation represents a collaboration between public and private interests, all working together to support RLC students. We warmly invite your involvement, interest and support, urging you to join the ranks of the many individuals, corporations, and foundations that have already shown their dedication to the Foundation and RLC's mission.
Ways to Give
START A SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF SOMEONE SPECIAL
ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
An Endowment Scholarship creates a lasting asset for the Rend Lake College Foundation, providing on going student support. A minimum of $10,000 within 5 years is required, with annual awards funded by the interest.
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
An Annual Scholarship is established through a yearly donation in an amount chosen by the donor. It can be invoiced yearly and directly supports Rend Lake College students.
THE JIM & CAROLE MOUNIER LEGACY SOCIETY:
Join a distinguished group of stewards who have chosen RLC Foundation as a beneficiary in their estate planning.
WAYS TO GIVE
GIFT MATCHING: Many companies match gifts to encourage their employees to make charitable contributions.
IRA ROLLEVER: If you are age 70 1/2 and older and desire an easy way to make a gift to charity and receive tax benefits.
IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS: An IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is when you are 70 1/2 or older and desire an easy way to make a gift of charity and receive tax benefits.
RECURRING GIVING: Set up recurring, automatic giving. Simply decide the monthly
amount and it will automatically deduct from your selected account.
BY MAIL OR ONLINE: Mail gifts to:
Rend Lake College Foundation
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy Ina, IL 62846
or securely give online - it’s easy!
THANK YOU TO GENEROUS DONORS, LIKE YOU, WHOSE SUPPORT EMPOWERS RLC STUDENTS TO BECOME WELL-EDUCATED, HARDWORKING CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITIES.
*RLC Foundation is not a financial advisor. For guidance on how charitable contributions can satisfy your required minimum distribution, consult with a qualified financial advisor or tax professional to ensure compliance with current IRS regulations.*
Why Support The Foundation?
At the Rend Lake College Foundation, we're not just seeking gifts or donations; we're inviting you to consider investments in:
- Expanding our campus
- Boosting economic development
- Nurturing community growth
Yet, we encourage you to go even further by investing in the personal growth of our diverse student body. It's your generosity that has enabled Rend Lake College to turn dreams into realities, and we're committed to continuing this legacy in the years ahead.
Our Foundation represents a collaboration between public and private interests, all working together to support RLC students. We warmly invite your involvement, interest and support, urging you to join the ranks of the many individuals, corporations, and foundations that have already shown their dedication to the Foundation and RLC's mission.
Ways to Give
START A SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF SOMEONE SPECIAL
ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
An Endowment Scholarship creates a lasting asset for the Rend Lake College Foundation, providing on going student support. A minimum of $10,000 within 5 years is required, with annual awards funded by the interest.
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
An Annual Scholarship is established through a yearly donation in an amount chosen by the donor. It can be invoiced yearly and directly supports Rend Lake College students.
THE JIM & CAROLE MOUNIER LEGACY SOCIETY:
Join a distinguished group of stewards who have chosen RLC Foundation as a beneficiary in their estate planning.
WAYS TO GIVE
GIFT MATCHING: Many companies match gifts to encourage their employees to make charitable contributions.
IRA ROLLEVER: If you are age 70 1/2 and older and desire an easy way to make a gift to charity and receive tax benefits.
IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS: An IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is when you are 70 1/2 or older and desire an easy way to make a gift of charity and receive tax benefits.
RECURRING GIVING: Set up recurring, automatic giving. Simply decide the monthly
amount and it will automatically deduct from your selected account.
BY MAIL OR ONLINE: Mail gifts to:
Rend Lake College Foundation
468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy Ina, IL 62846
or securely give online - it’s easy!
THANK YOU TO GENEROUS DONORS, LIKE YOU, WHOSE SUPPORT EMPOWERS RLC STUDENTS TO BECOME WELL-EDUCATED, HARDWORKING CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR COMMUNITIES.
*RLC Foundation is not a financial advisor. For guidance on how charitable contributions can satisfy your required minimum distribution, consult with a qualified financial advisor or tax professional to ensure compliance with current IRS regulations.*
Foundation Employees
Meet the Rend Lake College Foundation team, a dedicated group of individuals working together tosupport students, foster community growth, and make a lasting impact in education.
Foundation Board of Directors
Lori Ragland | RLC President
Tony Wielt | Chair
Mary Ellen Aiken | Vice Chair
Steven Tate | Secretary
Hunt Bonan
Robert Bornheimer
Will Davis
Rodney Cabaness
Randall Dauby
Matthew Flanigan
Pat Kern
Jeff Lueke
Trish Reed
Wesley Schumm
James Wittenauer
Gregg Barnard
Terry Wilkerson
Mark Ballard | Emeritus
Sam Mateer | Emeritus
Charles Roe | Emeritus
Randy Rubenacker | Emeritus
Rich Yunkus | Emeritus
Foundation Awards
Alumnus of the Year
View recipients of the Alumnus of the Year Award below.Presidential Award
View recipients of the Presidential Award below.Alumnus of the Year
View recipients of the Alumnus of the Year Award below.Presidential Award
View recipients of the Presidential Award below.Have Any Questions? Get In Touch!
If you have additional questions, need further information, or simply want to reach out to the Rend Lake College Foundation, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to assist you and provide the information you need.
Contact Information:
- Phone Number: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1214
- Email: Foundation@rlc.edu
- Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Foundation
- Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Foundation
News
View NewsThe RLC Foundation hosts the 2026 Annual Wilma Guy High Tea
The Rend Lake College Foundation hosted its annual Wilma Guy High Tea on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the RLC Event Center.
Rend Lake College celebrates with 46th Annual Dinner — Illuminating Futures: A Celebration of Legacy and Leadership
Rend Lake College Foundation hosts 46th Annual Dinner, December 4. Sponsored by Eggemeyer Associates Architects and Peoples National Bank. Honoring alumni, students and...
