The Lullabye Foundation

Leveling the Playing Field for Children and Youth

UPDATES September 2023

What's been going on with Lullabye?

What's been going on with Lullabye?

9/19/2023

Click here to read the latest news from Lullabye CEO, Sally M. Meyer, on what The Lullabye Foundation has been up to in 2022 & 2023!

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About Us

Our Story
Established in 2006, the Lullabye Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 and is comprised of a group of individuals who exist to create good nights, sweet dreams and sun-filled days for children and their families who are lost in the shadows of the communities where they live. We come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some of us are quite accomplished according to the world’s standards. Most of us are just regular people trying our best to make a few good things happen for kids who need a boost - at home, and in other places where they live out their lives. We are artists, storytellers, businessmen and women, educators, counselors, doctors, lawyers, people from every background sharing a common thread; a passion for children and families.

Marlie's Bill of Rights for Kids
(written by Marlie - Sally and Dennis Meyer's granddaughter - at age 10)
  • Every Kid has the Right to be loved and respected.
  • Every Kid has the Right to be safe at home and at school.
  • Every Kid has the Right to attend school—and to get there safely.
  • Every Kid has the Right to a clean, healthy body.
  • Every Kid has the Right to wear clean clothes, especially underwear and socks.
  • Every Kid has the Right to wear clothes that fit—especially shoes.
  • Every Kid has the Right to have enough food to eat.
  • Every Kid has the Right to have all the school supplies he/she needs to succeed.
  • Every Kid has the Right to have time for work and for play.
  • Every Kid has the Right to have her/his own bed to sleep on.
  • Every Kid has the Right to dream dreams.

Shop on AmazonSmile to support The Lullabye Foundation: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-8251572

Please see our OLD website for some of our past projects. Because of the Pandemic, Lullabye was on "pause" for about two years. With the world opening back up again, we decided to update our website and focus our efforts on international organizations and also schools in IL. Our former website has many of our past impacts and pictures you can view at: https://www.lullabyefoundation.org/ 

What we do

Working with Schools

We love partnering with schools in and around Lake County, IL in which we can support students to receive the same opportunities as others. If your school would like to partner with us, please let us know!

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Fundraising

We are always looking for ways to fundraise and help keep our Foundation going!! If you know of a way you can help us fundraise so that we can continue serving kids and youth, please contact us!

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Working with Organizations

We love partnering with other organizations whose mission it is to serve kids. If you know of an organization who would benefit from a partnership, please email us!

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Meet our Board

Sally Meyer

Founder & CEO

Dennis Meyer

Founder & CFO

Stephanie Kaye

Lake County Chapter Liaison

Kim Simmons

Board Member

Emma Macniak

Board Member & Technology

Bill Rayner

Board Member

F.A.Q

How much money do you usually give to schools?

It depends on the needs of the school/district and what is available. However, in years past, we typically give about $1200 to schools at the start of the year. Our hope and intention is to replenish that the following year; assuming funds are available. 

Are you a registered non-profit?

Yes, we are recognized by the US Department of the Treasury as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our EIN # is available upon request. 

Is there anything you don't typically give?

When working with schools, we typically stay away from giving gift cards to families because we want to make sure that any support we provide is used in a positive way. We also tend to stay away from supporting technology needs as this should be something the school/district covers. 

Are you only in Lake County, IL?

The Lullabye Foundation was originally founded in Iowa, but has since primarily worked out of Illinois once Dennis and Sally moved to Lake County, IL. Lake County is where most of our efforts are done, however we also work in Central Illinois where Dennis and Sally currently reside. We are open to branching out to other local communities and counties! 

Are you a faith-based organization?

Yes and no. We were founded on Christian values and beliefs and we are strong in our faith. We also work with some churches and support other Christian organizations.

At the same time, we have also worked in many public schools and non-Christian settings in which we do not express our beliefs.

We understand and accept that everyone may have a different belief system.  We are here to serve children and youth; in whatever ways we can.  

Testimonials

     

 "My son had an absolutely great summer, making new friends and doing fun summertime activities and we were blessed he was able to remain active and on a routine schedule. Going to summer camp was very important to help with social skills and other important life skills. Thanks so much for your help and giving him this opportunity we really appreciated it." 

Parent of elementary school student
    

 "You guys and everyone involved with Lullabye Foundation does fantastic work and makes miracles happen." 

Robert J.: Community Member
     

 "Stanton School and Fox Lake Grade School District 114 have truly been blessed by the support we've received from Dennis and Sally and the Lullabye Foundation. Our kids have been able to join band, participate in school clubs, and we paid for a student to continue to participate in a local Taekwondo program. I was able to attend as he earned his yellow belt! I'll never forget the smile on his face and watching how proud his mom was!!" 

Jeff S.: Stanton Middle School Principal; Fox Lake, IL

 "The Lullabye Foundation has positively impacted the students of Gavin South Middle School by providing students with the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities that they would otherwise miss out on. These students are able to reap the benefits of being physically and socially engaged as a result of these opportunities." 

Trace M.: Gavin South Middle School Social Worker; Ingleside, IL
    

 "Thank you Lullabye for providing the funds for our school's Tennis Club supplies. We were able to buy some rackets for the kids, a case of balls, and a hopper that will be used to hold the balls and make pickup of the balls easier during our practices." 

Tim Y.: Stanton Middle School Tennis Club Sponsor; Fox Lake, IL
     

 "The Lullabye Foundation has been a wonderful asset for our students. We have had numerous students that were able to participate in sports or go on field trips because the foundation is there to support them financially." 

Jon M.: Gavin South Middle School Teacher & Coach; Ingleside, IL
    

 "The Lullabye Foundation was able to provide opportunities for my classroom. The students were thankful for the many community outings, in-class learning such as cooking, money management, and the famous Coffee Cart." 

Kristen A.: Special Education Teacher & Case Manager
     

 "As a Hearing Itinerant Teacher, it is important for me to get my students together with other students "just like them." I service students across Lake County and never want a student to not be able to attend just because they couldn't afford the event. Thanks to the Lullabye Foundation, I have had many students be able to attend my bowling, day camps, art classes and Fall Fest events when otherwise they may have been able to. I am incredibly grateful for Lullabye leveling the playing field to include all." 

Tracy A.: Hearing Itinerant for Lake County
     

 "After school athletics are a great opportunity for students to stay active and meet friends. The Lullabye Foundation made it possible for a few students to have that opportunity that otherwise would not have been able to. The foundation partially paid and sometimes fully paid for a few players whose families were in financial hardship." 

Marvin S.: Gavin South Middle School Teacher and Coach; Ingleside, IL
  

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Donate

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We are always accepting donations to help us serve children and youth. If you would like to donate your time, talents, or treasures to The Lullabye Foundation, you can do so in a few ways:

  1. Shop on AmazonSmile to support us! https://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-8251572 
  2. Reach out to Stephanie in Lake County for ways to help support us with volunteering at lullabyefoundation@gmail.com
  3. If you would like to give a monetary donation, please also reach out to us via email or phone to help support our organization financially.
  4. Support the Foundation by purchasing one (or both) of Sally's published books: Ordinarily Sarah, and Ordinarily Sarah II: Relentless

Contact Us

  • The Lullabye Foundation
  • 610 Chestnut Dr. St. Joseph, IL 61873

“Children Must Be Taught How To Think, Not What To Think"

Margaret Mead