brothers building the future
The IDeaL Education Foundation Capital Campaign is more than a fundraising effort. It is a call to brotherhood, service, legacy, and leadership.
Through this campaign, we are working to establish a permanent home for youth development, educational support, leadership training, mentorship, civic engagement, and community enrichment across Chicagoland.
This page recognizes the brothers who have answered the call by making a pledge or donation toward this historic vision.
brothers IN ACTION
Every gift matters. Every pledge moves us closer. Every brother listed here represents a commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders.
Your support helps make it possible to build a space where young people can learn, grow, lead, and thrive.
capital campaign Brother Honor Roll
- Aaron B. Cagé
- Aaron Rucker
- Anthony Q. Sartin
- Brian L. Burns
- Bruce Spotts
- Cedric Hakeem
- Chavez Epps
- Clifton Simmons
- Crandal Rankins
- Darnell A. Dowd
- Derrick Davis
- Derrick Glasby
- Donald Ramsey
- Edward McCarthy
- Elijah Kindred
- Eric Mitchell
- Gawaine Nash
- James Flint
- James Ramos
- Jereme Braggs
- Joseph Charles
- Keith B. McGee
- Keith Wideman
- Kendall Anderson, Sr.
- Lawrence Hill
- Lawrence Napoleon Hill
- Marcus A. Payne
- Maurice Burnett
- Melvin Jones
- Nicholas Colbert
- Oscar Douglas-Brown
- Robert Green
- Tarrell L. Treadwell
- Theo Whittier
- Torael Sexton
- Waldo E. Johnson
MAKE YOUR PLEDGE
Brothers, this is our opportunity to leave a lasting mark.
Your pledge helps support the vision of a future community center dedicated to education, mentorship, leadership, scholarships, workforce development, wellness, and civic empowerment.
Whether through a one-time gift, monthly pledge, room sponsorship, corporate match, or personal commitment, your contribution helps move the mission forward.
Join the Brotherhood of Builders
Stand with us. Invest in our youth. Strengthen our community. Build the future.
Make your pledge today.
This is more than a donation—it’s an investment in our future.
Ways to Give
- One-time contribution
- Monthly giving
- Sponsor a room, space, or program
- Corporate matching gift
You can also Zelle us at the following email address:
capitalcampaign@idealfoundation1906.org
THANK YOU
To every brother who has pledged, donated, encouraged, shared, or helped advance this campaign: thank you.
Your generosity reflects the spirit of service, leadership, and brotherhood that continues to make a difference in the lives of young people and families throughout our community.
A Home for Growth. A Legacy of Leadership.