Gifts That Make An Impact Now

To support Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Club
2102 W. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60612

You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.

There are a few restrictions for how your DAF grant may be used. Please read this document for more information.

When you give a memorial or tribute gift for Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute and make a difference in the lives of countless deserving children.

Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to mobilize on behalf of Chicago’s children and teens? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.

You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure our work of making a difference in the lives of countless deserving children. Here’s how it works:

• You must be 70½ or older.
• An individual may transfer up to a total of $105,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $210,000 to all organizations.
• Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to BGCC.
• Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to BGCC so it does not count as income for the year.
• If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.

You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.

Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.