ABOUT US

Founded in Fall of 2000, Friends of Northside College Prep High School (FON) is the all-parent-run nonprofit organization to support Northside College Prep (NCP) in Chicago. Specifically, FON facilitates communication between parents and the school, organizes volunteers, plans and sponsors social/educational events, and helps fundraise to supplement the limited funds allotted by the public school system.

FON is at its best when parents and the community feel engaged and informed.

Everyone is a Friend of Northside. All parents are considered members upon the enrollment of their child. There is no specific membership fee involved for anyone including the general public. FON is a registered 501(c)(3), so all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Board Members

Nancy Liljedahl

President

Myles Friedman 2018, Cole Friedman 2020

Michele Sparks

Treasurer

Christian 2019

Matt Schechter

VP Fundraising

Justin 2019

Grace Sawin

VP Community

Allie 2017, Kate 2020

Tina Knight

Secretary

Andrew 2020

FON Board Members

David Golden, Faculty Representative

Tim Jung, Faculty Representative

Layhao Diep, Parent

Peter Beale-DelVecchio, Parent

Jennifer Blitz-Dunn, Parent

Jenny Hasler, Parent

Steve Karall, Parent

Elizabeth McManus, Parent

Sameera Pendyala, Parent

Debra Swan, Parent

Seetha Thotakura, Parent

Hans Chung 2019

Nathan 2021

Rachel Dunn 2020, Allison Dunn 2022

Garner 2020, Nell 2022

Seth 2020

Audrey 2019, Brian 2017, Lauren 2016

Megana Manne 2020

Charlie 2019, Ava 2021

Amulya Aluru 2019, Likhita Aluru 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Northside College Prep funded?

Does Northside get more money because it is a Selective Enrollment school?

How do I make a contribution to Friends of Northside?

Can I make a donation now and another donation later?

How can my company and/or employer help Friends of Northside?

Who belongs to Friends of Northside?

How can I get involved in Friends of Northside?

If I don’t join the Friends board, can I still get involved in Friends?