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Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Fund (also known as DAFs) provide donors like you with a convenient way to give that creates immediate tax benefits. Using DAFs, you can make one-time and/or recurring contributions and grants that are administered by a third-party (or sponsoring organization), such as a financial institution or community foundation.

In order to give to America SCORES Chicago via a DAF, you will need the following information:

  • Tax ID/EIN: 36-4386992

  • Address: 2150 S Canalport Ave, Suite 3A-8, Chicago, IL 60608

For more information on Donor-Advised Funds and/or donating diverse assets, please reach out to Jess Mater, Managing Director, at jlopez@chicagoscores.org.

Appreciated Stock and Other Securities

Amplify your giving by making a non-cash donation. By directly gifting appreciated assets, you as the donor may avoid capital-gains tax and deduct the contribution’s value. Your charitable deduction is based on the fair market value of the stock or mutual fund on the day of the gift, regardless of how much you paid for the stock. America SCORES Chicago is able to accept the following non-cash assets:

  • Publicly traded individual stocks

  • Mutual funds

  • Individual bonds/notes

  • Publicly traded real estate investment trusts

  • Exchange trades funds

Stocks and mutual funds can be used as one-time and ongoing gifts, as well as to establish a charitable gift annuity. Click on the button below to learn more about how to donate diverse assets.

Diverse Asset Donation Instructions

Supporters Club

Our community of monthly givers, the SCORES Supporters Club, is for those who want to make an ongoing commitment to America SCORES Chicago. Monthly donors are dedicated, strategic, and make our work sustainable. By contributing to the longevity of America SCORES Chicago through regular donations, you know your support is vital to the long-term well-being of our Poet-Athletes. When you assist America SCORES Chicago your contribution will help us provide programming that creates safe, enriching spaces at Chicago school sites, and empowers our Poet-Athletes to set goals and succeed.