321 Center Street
Hillside, IL 60162
About Us
Board Members
The administration of the foundation is on a volunteer basis only, 100% of the net proceeds of your gift supports the foundation’s scholarships, donations, and grants.
 

Mary Palumbo : President

 

Mary has always dedicated herself to the needs of children. As a strong believer in education, Mary was a teacher in the elementary school system prior to starting their family of five daughters. Although Mary no longer teaches, she has spent the years devoting much of her time and energy volunteering in support of many causes throughout the school systems and community.

Donald Aleo : Vice President

 

Don's 25 years of business management experience in the areas of logistics, transportation and distribution management well qualifies him to serve as vice-president of the foundation. He has held many leadership positions during his career which well-qualifies him to participate on this foundations Board offering.

Jeffrey Narcisi : Treasurer

 

With over 25 years experience in financial management for the construction industry, Jeffrey's financial knowledge is an asset in managing the foundations fund. Jeffrey is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant. He holds an MBA from Loyola University Chicago and is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. He is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants, Illinois CPA Society, and the Institute of Management Accountants. In addition to his financial designations, Jeffrey paid for his college education working in most building trades which included working as a carpenter, electrician, plumber, and concrete laborer. Jeffrey is actively involved with Immaculate Conception Parish in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Jessica Palumbo Christensen : Board Member

Jessica expresses her dedication to children currently as an elementary teacher. She is currently working towards a Masters Degree in education. Jessica provides the Board with insights from a younger generation's perspective. She is a valuable asset to the Foundation and a future leader.

Kaitlyn Palumbo : Board Member

Katie is a recent graduate from the University of Tennessee with a degree in business.  Implementing her new experiences with business management, Katie provides the Board with fresh ideas.

 

John Liberatore : Board Member

John has been a funeral director for over 35 years.  John was asked to join the Board to lend his circumspect approach, street sense, and skills honed while serving the public. John brings a no-nonsense approach and demonstrated insightful acumen from a different viewpoint, thus lending credence to our overall decision-making while giving the Board a broad and well-balanced perspective.

George Trimarco: Board Member

A certified CPA for more than 30 years, George has served on many boards, foundations, and on-profit organizations while serving in financial capacities.  He has intimate knowledge of the inner-workings of a private foundation.   His expertise and experience will be added value to this foundation.