Nonprofits across the country are facing growing needs and challenges, and your generosity is not only greatly appreciated, but more important than ever. As a nonprofit, The Morton Arboretum relies on private support to fund 99% of its operating budget, advancing its vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Below are important details on how you can make your contribution to the Arboretum or renew your membership support at any time.
Please make checks payable to The Morton Arboretum.
Please address payments to:
Development Office
PO Box 773368
Chicago, IL 60677-3368
Electronic contributions must be submitted online via credit card through our Annual Fund giving
page or through Membership and Giving Societies pages.
Give through a Donor-Advised-Fund
Many individuals like being able to make a single donation when the timing is right and deciding later which charities to support. A major reason for establishing a donor-advised fund is to consolidate your charitable giving because donor-advised funds (DAFs) give you a flexible, tax-wise, and effective tool for supporting nonprofit organizations by recommending grants whenever and as often as you like.
Possibly, our organization is already on the list of charities that regularly receive grants from your donor-advised fund. If so, we are grateful for your commitment to us. If not, we hope you will consider adding us to your grantee list and even making a grant today.
Learn more about giving through a donor-advised fund.
Give Securities, Stock, Mutual Funds, or Contribute from a Charitable Gift Fund
For assistance in making these contributions and for transfer details that can be shared with your financial institution, please refer to these additional instructions when transferring mutual funds or gifting with an ACH or wire transfer of appreciated securities. Additionally, please let us know that a transfer is on its way by reaching out to us at donorrelations@mortonarb.org.
Support the Arboretum with a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA: If you are 70½ or older and have an IRA, consider making a gift from your IRA directly to The Morton Arboretum. A gift made directly from your IRA not only fulfills your philanthropy goals, but may also satisfy your required minimum distribution—all without generating taxable income. Gifts to all charities combined may not exceed $108,000 per taxpayer for the year. Gifts must be made directly from the IRA to the Arboretum.
Include the Arboretum in Your Estate Plans
To learn how you can make the Arboretum part of your legacy, please email Jessica Anderson, major and planned giving officer, or call 630-725- 2146