What is a donor-advised fund?

A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows you to recommend grants to qualified nonprofits like the Chicago Botanic Garden. 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 Chicago Botanic Garden through a DAF is an effective way to support our mission to cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life.

How to recommend a grant to the Chicago Botanic Garden

1. Provide your DAF sponsor with the following information:

Legal Name: Chicago Horticultural Society
Doing Business As: Chicago Botanic Garden
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 36-2225482
Mailing Address:
Donor Services
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
Phone: (847) 835-6925
Email: Click here to show mail address

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: Click here to show mail address

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.

Other Ways to Give

Stock Gift

Wire transfer

Donor Advised Fund

IRA Gift

Corporate support

Planned Giving