Donations to Chicago Foundation for Women go a long way to make communities safe, just and healthy for women and girls. Your gift will enable Chicago Foundation for Women to continue to help women and girls through our grants, advocacy, leadership development, and public and grantee education. There are many ways to contribute:
MAKE A GIFT
A gift to Chicago Foundation for Women can be made by check or credit card. You may make a credit card donation
online now or over the phone at (312) 577-2801. If you prefer to mail your donation,
print this form (PDF) and return it to our offices at: Chicago Foundation for Women, 1 E. Wacker Drive; Suite 1620, Chicago, IL 60601
Matching Gift
Make your gift go even further. Find out if your employer has a matching gift program by contacting your Human Resources department. Request a matching gift form, fill it out and send it to us. We will complete our portion and return it to your employer. The matching funds will be sent directly to us.
PLEDGE GIFT
A pledge can be paid over time in cash or stocks. Monthly, quarterly and other payment schedules are available.
TRIBUTES: HONOR OR MEMORIAL
Honor someone, living or deceased, in celebration of a birthday, anniversary or other important occasion. A tribute gift is a thoughtful way to celebrate or to acknowledge family and friends. When you make a tribute or memorial gift, a special card is sent to the honoree or designated family member recognizing your gift. You may
make a tribute gift online or by contacting Sara M. Meza at
smmeza@cfw.org or (312) 577-2810.
STOCK GIFT, PLANNED GIFT OR BEQUEST
By contributing appreciated stocks, you receive a tax deduction while avoiding capital gains taxes. Or designate Chicago Foundation for Women as the recipient of a cash gift or percentage of your estate in your will. You may also designate the Foundation as a beneficiary of a charitable trust, life insurance policy or IRA. For information on making a stock gift, contact Sara M. Meza at
smmeza@cfw.org or (312) 577-2810. For information on making a planned gift or bequest, contact Shara Kaplin at
skaplin@cfw.org or (312) 577-2842.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Donor Advised Funds provide the donor the opportunity to recommend specific organizations to receive grants. Named Funds target a specific purpose or issue area and grants are awarded through Chicago Foundation for Women's Grantmaking Committee. For information on establishing a Donor Advised Fund at Chicago Foundation for Women, contact Shara Kaplin at
skaplin@cfw.org or (312) 577-2842.
IN-KIND GIFT
In-kind services include donated goods, professional services and event hosting. For information on making an in-kind gift, contact Sara M. Meza,
smmeza@cfw.org or (312) 577-2810.
Contributions to Chicago Foundation for Women are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Chicago Foundation for Women is a public foundation that has been designated a 501(c)(3) agency. Funds are professionally managed and carefully allocated to maximize the benefits to women and girls throughout Chicago and beyond. View our most recent IRS Form 990 on our publications webpage. More information, including audited financial statements, is available upon request by writing to info@cfw.org or calling (312) 577-2801.