By contributing to City Day, we safeguard its legacy by providing future generations with the same educational experience that molds not only the students’ academic pursuits but also their character, values, and sense of purpose.Katie Stevens & John HergertCity Day parents

Ways to Give

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Donors can give to City Day by filling out and submitting the form on this page or by taking advantage of the additional giving options explained below.

Donating stock is one of the smartest ways to give, and it benefits you while supporting Chicago City Day School. Here’s why: You can save on taxes. When you donate your appreciated assets, you can avoid paying capital gains tax. If you itemize deductions, you can also take a charitable deduction for the entire donation amount.

To transfer stocks or other securities to City Day, please:

Contact Development Director Alexa Hand at ahand@chicagocitydayschool.org or 773-327-0900 to notify us that your stock gift is on its way.
Download, complete, and return our Stock Gift Confirmation Form. Please email completed form to Development Director Alexa Hand.
For additional information, download the Schwab Deposit Instructions.

Donate with a QCD

INCLUDE CITY DAY IN YOUR ESTATE PLANNING

There are many simple and flexible ways to include City Day in your estate plans. In addition to bequests, many of our donors name City Day as a beneficiary of retirement plans and IRAs, bank and brokerage accounts, life insurance policies, and donor-advised funds (DAFs). Like a bequest, these gifts help ensure that City Day's transformational education will continue to benefit future generations of young learners.

If you have already included City Day in your plans, or are considering doing so, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Alexa Hand, Development Director, at ahand@chicagocitydayschool.org or 773-687-9931 to share your gift intentions.

Chicago City Day School Tax ID (EIN): 36-3127582

Thank you for considering City Day in your estate planning!

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Many companies have a matching gift policy that can double or sometimes triple an employee’s (or employee’s spouse’s) contribution of cash or securities. To find out if your employer matches charitable contributions, please contact your company’s HR department.