Young professionals organization donates to IVCC Foundation

The IV Leads Foundation recently donated $28,000 to create an endowment fund that will provide scholarships for Illinois Valley Community College students for years to come.

“We are so happy to be able to help students at IVCC. We believe in growing the workforce in the Illinois Valley and are happy to work with the College to provide opportunities for young professionals,” said Spencer Luecke, past president of the development organization for young professionals.

“This donation will ensure that the important work that IV Leads has done for our community will continue long into the future. The leadership experiences through IV Leads have been beneficial for a number of our campus leaders and these scholarships provide essential support for students,” said IVCC President Dr. Tracy Morris.

As an independent group, IV Leads raised funds and sponsored two annual scholarships for students in the trades and young professionals. In 2025, it merged with the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce, which also had sponsored two annual scholarships. With the merger, IV Leads donated its remaining assets to the IVCC Foundation to ensure the four scholarships would continue.