Donate

Our mission is to empower voters and defend democracy. Your donation will support programs such as voter registration, candidate forums, public presentations, and other civic education activities. By supporting the League of Women Voters of Chicago, you will play a pivotal role in building strong communities through active participation in the democratic process.

LWV Chicago is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (Tax ID #36-2150044) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

All contributions via check, DAF or employer matching funds can be made payable to ‘League of Women Voters of Chicago’ and returned to the following address:

League of Women Voters of Chicago
332 S Michigan Ave, Suite 634
Chicago, IL 60604

If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about donating to LWV Chicago, contact us at league@lwvchicago.org or (312) 939-5949.

Other Ways to Contribute

Donate Appreciated Securities

By donating appreciated securities to the League of Women Voters of Chicago, you can receive a tax deduction for the current fair market value of the asset while avoiding capital gains tax. Essentially, you can give more money to the League and less to taxes. Contact your brokerage/financial services company for more information.

Leverage Your IRA

Donors age 70.5 or older can transfer up to $100,000 annually from their IRA directly to the League of Women Voters of Chicago without being subject to income taxes on the distribution. This effectively makes the distribution a deductible gift. Furthermore, if you are at an age where you must take a required minimum distribution (RMD), a gift directly from your IRA reduces the amount of the RMD that otherwise would be taxable income on a dollar-for- dollar basis. Contact your IRA administrator for more information.

Estate Plan Gifts

You can leave a strong legacy with an estate plan gift to the League. To make a gift of a specific amount or a percentage of your estate, work with your estate lawyer to draft or amend your estate plan. Additionally, you can name the League of Women Voters of Chicago as the beneficiary on funds, or individual stocks and bonds in your portfolio. Work with your investment advisor or the company that holds your portfolio to update your account beneficiary.