The Academy is made possible by community-wide partnerships and support with Elgin Community College. The Youth Leadership Academy depends strongly on the support of these partners and various other funding sources throughout the community. These partners and a core of community volunteers may also act as mentors, role models, tutors, and committee members.
YLA donors include/have included:
- Elgin Community College
- Judson University
- Grand Victoria Foundation
- D. C. Development, LDG
- Duraco Products, Inc.
- R.R. Donnelley & Sons (Community Focus Committee)
- Clearwater Productions
- Elgin Financial Foundation
- Hoffer Plastics
- Burnidge, Cassell and Associates
- IHC Group Foundation
- Wal-Mart
- Bloomingdale Lions Club
- Elgin Kiwanis Club
- Dundee Township Lioness Club
- American Legion Auxilliary
- Elgin Financial Savings Bank
- St. James AME Church, Elgin
- Jack Shales
- John Licht
- R. Royce
- Karen DeBack
- Powerhouse Productions
- Buffalo Wild Wings, Hoffman Estates
- United Way of Elgin
- State Farm Insurance
