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Mission

Pistakee Bay Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 foundation committed to producing innovative solutions to social problems by contributing financial resources to select underserved initiatives and non profit organizations while promoting individual social responsibility and leading future generations in philanthropy.

Through the creation of foundation endowments, Pistakee Bay Charitable Foundation supports its mission priorities and augments the financial resources of a portfolio of beneficiaries. In addition, we mobilize volunteers through community outreach programs and host unique social engagements to inspire individuals of like mind who care about people and their communities. 

Events

Party on Pistakee/Cash Raffle scheduled for Sept 25th at the Pistakee Yacht Club has been canceled. Ticket refunds will be issued at the purchaser's request otherwise donations will be accepted on behalf of The Pioneer Center. 

September 25, 2010  |  CASH RAFFLE
To support our 2010 Grant Winner, The Pioneer Center, we are holding a Cash Raffle on September 25, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pistakee Yacht Club. 1st prize: $1,000, 2nd prize: $500, and 9 chances to win: $100! Tickets cost $100.00 and include entry for two to Party on Pistakee with a Pig Roast and Cash Bar.  Need not be present to win. Contact Marc Ulanowski to purchase your ticket, 815-861-3559. This event is hosted by Pistakee Bay Charitable Foundation and sponsored by the Pistakee Yacht Club. 


Hutch-A-Palooza
Pistakee Bay Charitable Foundation's Junior Board celebrated Hutch-A-Palooza, June 12, 2009. Hutch-A-Palooza started as an idea between a few teenagers to put on a really great music show this summer. It evolved into a "Bash on the Bay" concert on Pistakee Bay featuring three bands to raise money for a great charitable cause. All proceeds of this event supports McHenry Area Youth Commission (MAYC) whose mission is to “Keep healthy kids healthy” by sponsoring prevention programs for youth that promote responsible choices about drugs, alcohol, violence and gang involvement.

 

Our Maiden Voyage
Pistakee Bay Charitable Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit September 5, 2008 at the historic Pistakee Yacht Club in Johnsburg, Illinois. Foudation members and guests gathered to honor its 2008 Community Grant Award winner, McHenry County P.A.D.S. a part of Pioneer Center for Human Services.

The evening set sail with fine music and entertainment by Mike Knauf Jazz Quartet and Heather Moran. Guests enjoyed fabulous cocktails, hors d'oeuvres by 1776 Restaurant of Crystal Lake and historical boat tours of Pistakee Bay with docent and author Sandy Landen Machaj. Later that evening Ms. Machaj was available to sign her newly released book entitled "Johnsburg and Pistakee Bay".

This worthy event gave social stewards a chance to network with friends and business leaders, and take in the breathtaking sunset over historic Pistakee Bay. Noteable guests included, Honorary Chair Senator Pamela Althoff and McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi, who spoke of the importance of supporting local organizations who are struggling to provide services in today's economy. Further emphasized was the key role Pistakee Bay Charitable Foundation plays in helping fill the financial gap to satisfy these needs.

Attendees came from all over McHenry County as well as areas such as Barrington, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Northbrook, Hinsdale, Chicago and Kalamazoo, MI for the inaugural event.