How to Give

You can give to the Evanston Community Foundation by making gifts of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets. Charitable gifts to community foundations qualify for maximum tax advantage under federal law.

• Cash Gifts —Credit card gifts may be made online or by calling the Foundation's office at 847-492-0990.  To make a gift online, click here.  Please designate a one-time or monthly credit card charge. 
  
  Or, to download a contribution form, click here, and mail the completed form with your check or credit card information.  Completed forms should be mailed to:
  
  Evanston Community Foundation
  1007 Church Street, Suite 108
  Evanston , IL 60201

          For more information on our monthly giving program,
          please call 847-492-0990.

• Matching Gifts — Leverage your personal contribution with a matching gift through your employer. Simply forward your company's matching gift paperwork to the Foundation; we'll do the rest.
  
  
• Gifts of Appreciated Stock — Gifts of appreciated stock qualify for an immediate tax deduction based on the full market value on the date of transfer. For complete information on transferring securities and to ensure that your gift is recognized appropriately, please call us or have your broker contact us at 847-492-0990.  Click here for further instructions on how to make a stock gift.
  
  
• Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) — Thanks to new legislation, American seniors can make the gift of a lifetime by giving their IRAs to nonprofits without federal tax penalty. So your retirement funds can go further than ever before.  Click here for more
  
  
• Gifts of Real Estate — A gift of real estate can help you turn property gains into community good. Real estate must be professionally appraised to establish its fair market value. Proposed gifts of real estate will be assessed by the board to ensure they comply with our gift acceptance policies. Call the Foundation to initiate the discussion.
  
  
• Gifts of Life Insurance — When life insurance is no longer needed for personal financial wealth replacement, giving a paid-up policy or continuing to pay premiums provides a significant gift while providing a number of tax benefits, including reduced estate and income taxes.
  
  
• Charitable Bequests — Including a charitable bequest in your will is a simple way to make a lasting gift to your community. Your gift may include cash, appreciated stocks or other assets. You can give a stated dollar amount, a specific property, a percentage of your estate or the remainder after distributions to other beneficiaries. While it is not necessary to inform the Foundation in advance, we would appreciate the opportunity to thank you for your commitment and to clarify any questions we may have about your wishes. We have created the Pillars of Evanston Society to express our appreciation to all who choose to provide for the community in this way.