Support Friends of the Parks!

Individual Giving

Do you want to support your local parks and forest preserves? You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Annual Fund supporting our mission to preserve, protect and improve Chicago’s parks and preserves. Help us continue to be the strongest voice for park advocacy in Chicago. For more information on making at gift, please contact Amy Donatell (312) 857-2757 x14 or email donatella@fotp.org.

You can save postage and donate online.

The Fredrick Law Olmsted Circle

You can keep the Olmsted name alive and our parks beautiful by becoming a member of the Fredrick Law Olmsted Circle with an annual gift of $1,000 or more in cash or stock. Your contribution is an investment in the future of Chicago’s parks. Friends of the Parks works on your behalf to keep Chicago’s neighborhood parks safe and beautiful for all citizens and our lakefront open.

Your Membership in the Olmsted Circle entitles you to several benefits, including:

  • Recognition in The Advocate and our Annual Report.
  • An invitation to be our guest at our annual Donor Appreciation reception.
  • Special prices for Friends of the Parks events.
  • Early notification of all park tours and other member activities
  • The satisfaction of knowing that your contribution helps Friends of the Parks maintain its important mission as Chicago’s strongest advocate for parks and forest preserves.

For more information please call Amy Donatell (312) 857-2757 x14 or email donatella@fotp.org.

 

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Employer Matching Gifts

Your gifts to Friends of the Parks can be doubled or even tripled if your employer has a matching gift program. Check with your employee benefits office where you work. 

Not sure if your company offers a matching gift program? Click here to search  a free database of companies that offer matching gift programs.

You can also give a one time gift or a re-curring gift to Friends of the Parks through Workplace Giving Through Earth Share of Illinois

Give the Gift of Green

Give a Membership! A great birthday, wedding or anniversary gift! Give a friend or relative a membership in Friends of the Parks. Show your support and introduce others to “Chicago’s Best Friend.”

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

You may make a contribution to Friends of the Parks in honor of a loved one, or as a memorial in lieu of flowers.

To give a Gift of Green, call Friends of the Parks at (312) 857-2757 x14.

Planned Giving

The Burnham and Ward Society

By becoming a member of the Burnham and Ward Society, you show you care about Chicago’s parks, and want to see these wonderful legacies maintained and passed on to future generations. Your remembrance will enroll you into the Burnham & Ward Society, helping us to perpetuate Chicago’s parks, enabling us to build more parks, playlots and green spaces. If you are interested in learning more about planned giving, please call John at 312-857-2757 x16.