[ Giving to Elmhurst ]

Ways of Giving

There are many ways to give to Elmhurst, from cash donations to real estate to trusts that provide you with an income for life. No matter what form your gift takes, your support will make a significant difference in the lives of Elmhurst students for generations to come.

Gifts to Elmhurst may take the form of unrestricted giving, or they may provide direct support for special initiatives such as the new brick walkway in front of Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel or the Friends of the Arts.

Here are some of the ways you can make a difference.

Online
Cash, Check, or Credit Card
Gifts-in-Kind
Matching Gifts
Planned Gifts
Securities
Real Estate & Other Property

Online

The quickest way to start making a difference is to give online at our secure server.

Cash, Check, or Credit Card

Giving by cash, check, or credit card is the simplest way to make a gift to Elmhurst College. These gifts can result in immediate tax savings for you and provide the College with funds for current use.

Checks should be made out to Elmhurst College and sent to:
Elmhurst College
Office of College Advancement
190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

The College accepts gifts made through Visa, Discover, and MasterCard. You can make your credit-card contribution online through our secure website; or by calling us at (630) 617-3564.

Gifts-in-Kind

The College benefits significantly from in-kind gifts such as office equipment, sports equipment, and professional services such as printing or consulting. If you or your business can make such a gift, please contact Peggy Sandgren at (630) 617-6422.

Matching Gifts

The impact of your gift to Elmhurst may be doubled or even tripled! Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees or even retirees. Unsure if your company has a matching gift program? Click here to find out!

If it does, ask your HR department for a matching gift form, complete the form, and send it in with your gift. We'll do the rest!

For more information on matching gifts, contact Vanessa Delgadillo, Associate Director of the Annual Fund, at (630) 617-3453.

Planned Gifts

When you include the College in your estate plans through your will, a lifetime trust, a gift annuity, or another vehicle, you leave a meaningful legacy that will benefit Elmhurst students for generations to come. And in many cases, a planned gift also can provide income for yourself or for a loved one. For more information, contact the Office of Development at (630) 617-3781 or plannedgiving@elmhurst.edu.

Securities

A gift of securities is an easy way to support the College—and it can result in special tax savings for you. If you're considering making a gift of securities to the College, we encourage you to consult with your financial advisor and with Elmhurst’s Office of Development.

Real Estate & Other Property

A gift of property can minimize your tax burden, and the College gratefully accepts gifts of appreciated, marketable real estate, as well as appreciated property such as art objects, book collections, or jewelry. If you’re considering a gift of property, please contact the Office of Development.