Giving

Help us create solutions, and change the lives of people with disabilities

Donate now!The National Health Council has recognized Easter Seals nationally as the number one organization with monies raised going directly to programs and services. When you donate to Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago, $0.88 of every dollar is used to provide direct services for children and adults with disabilities!

You can support Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago services for children and adults with disabilities and special needs through a variety of giving options. Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago welcomes any type of gift including those below.

Donate Online  Support Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago's mission by making a donation. Your privacy is important to us. If you have concerns about sharing sensitive information, please read our policies on protecting your privacy. You can also print the donation form and mail your donation.When you give online using your credit card, you will immediately receive a receipt of your donation for your tax records.

Donate to the New Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research Online  Support Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago's New Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research located in the Illinois Medical District. You can also print the donation form and mail your donation.

Corporate Sponsors  Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago is grateful for the generous participation of our special corporate partners who help us reach so many people with disabilities every year. Without the constant support of these partners, Easter Seals would be unable to provide people with special needs the enriching programs that increase their quality of life.

Presidents' Council  The President's Council is comprised of Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago friends who share a deep belief that everyone with a disability or developmental need deserves access to quality, comprehensive and compassionate programs and services.

Donate Your Car  Donate your used vehicle to Easter Seals and receive a tax deduction based on the gross proceeds from the sale of your vehicle.

Tribute and Memorials Leave a lasting impression by donating in honor or in memory of someone close to you. Each honoree is notified that a gift has been made in their name to help support the services that Easter Seals provides.

Gifts of Securities, Real and Personal Property
Federal tax laws encourage the gift of securities, real and personal property by permitting donors to make a charitable contribution deduction for gifts in support of the Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago mission.

Gifts of Stock
Donors can make gifts of stock to Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago and receive a charitable contribution deduction for the current value of the shares versus the original purchase price.

Through Your Will
Through your will you can designate a bequest of a specific sum or percentage of your estate, or determine a piece of property for Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago. A residuary gift provides a way to help others once family and heirs are provided for by indicating that the remainder of your estate is left to Easter Seals. Please check with your financial advisor about other gifts through wills that would be advantageous to your loved ones as well as Easter Seals.

Matching Gifts  Find out if your employer has a matching gift program that could double or even triple your gift to Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago. Find out from your employer today!

Additional Giving Opportunities
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago has information on a variety of deferred gift programs including charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder annuity trusts and charitable lead trusts, as well as gifts through insurance.

For more information contact:
Cindy Nelson, Director of Special Events, Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago
1939 West 13th Street
Chicago, IL  60608
312-491-4110 Phone

Since 1936, Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago has dedicated itself to improving the quality of life for individuals with special needs. The funds that you provide will assist us in maintaining healthy cash flow so that the effectiveness of our programs continues.