Contributions enable the Council to attract world-class speakers and policy experts and produce studies that add value to the discourse on global affairs. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs ensures its financial viability through a variety of funding sources, including membership contributions, individual and corporate donations, bequests and endowments, grants, and sponsorships.

Membership Contributions
While most Council programs are open to the public, becoming a member of The Chicago Council offers a variety of benefits and provides important financial support to the organization. Your membership contribution is fully tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Learn more about membership benefits and join now.

Annual Fund Contributions
Gifts to the Annual Fund are another way to support the Council’s activities and are fully tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Chicago Council depends on generous Annual Fund contributions in addition to membership contributions to support its mission of educating the public and conducting studies of national and international issues. Donate now.

Matching Gifts
Many companies match their employees’ donations to nonprofit institutions such as The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Matching gifts can double, and sometimes triple, the value of your donation or membership contribution. To multiply the value of your gift to the Council, simply ask your company’s human resources or community relations department for a matching gift form and send completed form to:
Attn: Membership and Annual Fund 
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
332 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60604-4416

Planned Giving
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs also derives support from Planned Giving contributions made via a bequest or endowment. Planned Giving may offer certain tax advantages. To learn more about Planned Giving opportunities, please contact Dawn H. Miller, executive director of major gifts, at 312.821.7541.