WAYS TO DONATE

Our organization is able to continue its mission because of your support and generosity. By contributing to a campaign listed below, you'll help ensure that our work continues. Online donations are quick and easy using our secure credit card transactions. We welcome donations of all sizes and payment plans – whether it's a one-time gift, a monthly contribution or part of a matching gifts program. An unrestricted gift provides for the greatest needs of the organization is of particular benefit, but gifts may be designated for specific purposes (ex. Programs, GreenRise, Archives, International).
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The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA-USA) is a 501(c)3 organizations which makes all donations to our organization tax deductible. In addition to donation acknowledgements at the time of donation, the ICA staff mails out formal donation receipts at the end of the calendar year to assist in tax filings.

If you have any questions about this process please email Caitlin at Csarro@ica-usa.org or call 773-769-6363 EXT. 316. 

• ​DONATE BY MAIL
• MEMORIAL GIFTS
• PROPERTY DONATIONS
• VOLUNTEER

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The majority of gifts to the Institute of Cultural Affairs-USA are in the form of cash. 

Donate by mail to:
ICA-USA
4750 N. Sheridan
Chicago, IL 60640
To designate for a specific purpose, include the fund in the memo line.

Gifts to remember or honor a relative of friend may be designated for specific purposes, such as Learning Basket®, endowments, or general support of the organization.
 
Acknowledgment will be made to the family of the deceased if the name and address of the closest survivor is provided.

About Legacy Society

A donor can also transfer title to a personal residence or farm to the Institute of Cultural Affairs - USA and retain the right to live in or use the property for life. 
 
A current gift of a home or farm with retained life possession gives the same tax benefits as a gift by will-plus immediate income tax savings. Probate costs may be saved as well. 

The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) offers several different volunteer or internship opportunities. Since we are home to a wide variety of program activities, volunteers can find an opportunity that best fits their interests.

For more information, visit the
​volunteer webpage

COMMUNITY TESTIMONIAL

[CSLN] provides a space for meaningful conversations, with the right amount of synergy to develop partnerships that lead to innovative initiatives & projects.” -  Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network member on why they participate in the network 

ICA is proud of our positive impact and the many resources we provide. Whether it be through the building, our programs, or our Archives, ICA creates space and opportunities for community to come together.