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, International).
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.
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.
WAYS TO DONATE
DONATE BY MAILThe 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. |
MEMORIAL GIFTSGifts 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. |
DONATE A HOUSEA 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. |
VOLUNTEERThe 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 |
DONATE ONLINE - CLICK ON A FUND LISTED BELOW
The General Fund
The General Fund is a great place to contribute to our various needs and operation. An unrestricted gift for the greatest needs of the organization is of particular benefit, but gifts may also be designated for specific purposes.
The General Fund is a great place to contribute to our various needs and operation. An unrestricted gift for the greatest needs of the organization is of particular benefit, but gifts may also be designated for specific purposes.
International
Help ICA-USA assist the global network of 30 organizations that use participatory processes to work on organizational or community development initiatives.
Help ICA-USA assist the global network of 30 organizations that use participatory processes to work on organizational or community development initiatives.
ICA Programs (Locally & Nationally)
ICA programs strengthen the capacities of individuals, organizations, and communities to create and implement innovative plans of action. Our work in Chicago is localized in the Uptown area, citywide through the facilitation of the Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network (CSLN), and spreading nationally as we share our model for communities to mutually learn from one another and work across silos for widespread change.
ICA programs strengthen the capacities of individuals, organizations, and communities to create and implement innovative plans of action. Our work in Chicago is localized in the Uptown area, citywide through the facilitation of the Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network (CSLN), and spreading nationally as we share our model for communities to mutually learn from one another and work across silos for widespread change.
Legacy Society Roadtrips
As part of the new ICA strategic plan we hope to double the size of our Legacy Society. Making in-person visits with colleagues to hear their story and update them on the current work of the organization is crucial to this goal.
As part of the new ICA strategic plan we hope to double the size of our Legacy Society. Making in-person visits with colleagues to hear their story and update them on the current work of the organization is crucial to this goal.
GreenRise Capital Campaign
In order to continue as a community hub and demonstration site, ICA will be tackling a huge Historic Renovation Plan that lists $20 million in projected improvements.
In order to continue as a community hub and demonstration site, ICA will be tackling a huge Historic Renovation Plan that lists $20 million in projected improvements.
