What is a donor-advised fund?
A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows you to recommend grants to qualified nonprofits like the 51³Ô¹Ï. It is an excellent option if you wish to make a meaningful impact while receiving potential immediate tax benefits.
Benefits of supporting the Garden through a donor-advised fund
Making a gift to the 51³Ô¹Ï through a DAF is an effective way to support our mission to cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life.
Additional ways to use your DAF to support the Garden
Monthly Donations through a DAF
You can schedule monthly gifts to the 51³Ô¹Ï through your DAF.
Designate the 51³Ô¹Ï as your DAF Beneficiary
Just as you can include a charity as a beneficiary of your IRA or insurance policy, you can name the 51³Ô¹Ï as the successor beneficiary of your DAF.
How to recommend a grant to the 51³Ô¹Ï
1. Provide your DAF sponsor with the following information:
Legal Name: Chicago Horticultural Society
Doing Business As: 51³Ô¹Ï
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 36-2225482
Mailing Address:
Donor Services
51³Ô¹Ï
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
Phone: (847) 835-6925
Email: Donor Services
2. Notify us of your gift
To make sure we can thank you and ensure your gift is directed according to your wishes, please let us know about your DAF recommendation by contacting:
Donor Services
Phone: (847) 835-6925
Email: Donor Services
3. Watch your support blossom
Your generosity helps the Garden care for 385 acres of living beauty, educate future scientists, preserve native ecosystems, and welcome over 1 million visitors annually.
Questions? We are here to assist you. Contact Donor Services to learn more about supporting the Garden through your donor-advised fund.