Support the Vydunas Youth Fund, Inc.!
Your donation to the Vydunas Youth Fund, Inc. empowers students of Lithuanian descent to pursue higher education, engage actively in their communities, and contribute meaningfully to the preservation of Lithuanian cultures in communities around the world.
Celebrating 75 Years of Impact
Since 1952, we've been empowering futures—one scholarship and project grant at a time.
For 75 years, our organization has supported students and community initiatives, turning generosity into lasting impact.
Your support has been the foundation of our success. Help us build the future—so we can continue making a difference for the next 75 years and beyond.
What Does Your Donation Support?
Your generous gift helps us:
- Empower futures through scholarships
- Provide impactful project grants
- Sponsor initiatives that uplift Lithuanian communities and organizations
Together, we're investing in brighter futures.
What Did We Accomplish in 2024 and 2025?
Thanks to your support, we awarded:
$241,200 in scholarships
$28,090 in project grants
Our impact reached both local and international Lithuanian communities, with over 130 scholarships awarded across the U.S., Canada, and Lithuania.
75 for 75: Celebrating Our Legacy with $75,000 for Scholarships!
We're kicking off our 75th Anniversary with a bold goal:
Raise $75,000 to expand and enrich our scholarship program.
Why it matters:
Your support helps us increase our current $1,500 scholarships and open doors for even more students to benefit from expanded access.
Donate Now
Let's make this milestone unforgettable—for our students, our community, and our future.
- One Time Donation
- Monthly or Annual
- In Memoriam
- Planned Giving/Bequest
- Matching Gifts
- Create a Scholarship
Ways to give:
Pay by Check:
Make Check Payable to:
Vydunas Youth Fund, Inc;
Mail to:
14911 127th Street,
Lemont IL, 60439-7417
Online Payment Options
Donate via Zelle: vyduno.fondas@sbcglobal.net
Donate via Paypal:
Make a donation via PayPal
Matching Gifts
You can double or triple, even quadruple the amount of your gift if the company where you or your spouse works has a Matching Gifts Program. Over 1,000 companies have Matching Gift Programs (including subsidiaries or affiliated companies). Many match their employee charitable gifts at 100% or more.
To make your Match:
- 1Obtain MATCHING GIFT form through your company's Personnel or Employee Relations Department.
- 2Complete the Employee portion of the form and return the entire form along with your donation to VYDUNAS YOUTH FUND, INC.
- 3 Your gift (donation) is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). VYDUNAS YOUTH FUND, INC. is a non-profit corporation.Federal Tax exempt ID 36-2698614.
Ways to Give to the Vydunas Youth Fund, Inc.
One-Time Donation
Choose from one of these Vydūnas Donor Levels:
- Writer - $50 Support the foundation of thought and expression, echoing Vydūnas' early literary contributions.
- Teacher - $100 Empower the spread of knowledge and values, honoring Vydūnas' role as an educator.
- Humanist - $250 Champion compassion, dignity, and the betterment of humanity—core to Vydūnas' philosophy.
- Philosopher - $500 Deepen the legacy of introspection, wisdom, and spiritual inquiry.
- Cultural Steward - $1,000 Preserve and nurture the Lithuanian heritage and identity, embodying the spirit of national consciousness through generous support.
Named Scholarships
Scholarship Founder. Establish a named scholarship through the Vydūnas Fund to directly support students and honor a personal or family legacy rooted in education, culture, and national identity.
Recurring Donations (Monthly or Annual)
Builder. Like Vydūnas, who built bridges between philosophy, culture, and education, Builders provide sustained support that strengthens the foundation of Lithuanian identity and intellectual growth.
In Memoriam Giving
Eternal Flame. Honor a loved one's legacy by contributing in their memory. The Eternal Flame symbolizes the enduring light of cultural and spiritual wisdom passed on through generations.
Planned Giving / Bequests
Vydūnas Legacy Circle. Members of the Vydūnas Legacy Circle reflect the philosopher's lifelong dedication to spiritual growth, cultural preservation, and national awakening.