Legacy giving
Leave a lasting impact on Chicago’s future
Join Our Legacy Society of Innovation Champions and be recognized for your leadership on our website, in publications, at events, and through special programs.
For more than a generation, the Chicago Innovation Foundation has celebrated and advanced innovation across our region. By including Chicago Innovation Foundation in your estate plans, you can ensure that future innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers continue to thrive for decades to come.
A legacy gift is a powerful way to align your personal values with the future of Chicago. It allows you to make a meaningful impact, often without affecting your current financial plans.
The Chicago Innovation Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit (EIN 45-1225075) that provides educational events and programs for people interested in learning about innovation and entrepreneurship.
WAYS TO INCLUDE CHICAGO INNOVATION FOUNDATION
IN YOUR ESTATE PLANS
BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST
You may designate Chicago Innovation Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or living trust for:
- A specific dollar amount
- A percentage of your estate
- A particular asset
- The remainder of your estate after other provisions are fulfilled
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
You may name Chicago Innovation Foundation as a beneficiary of:
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Retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k), 403(b))
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Life insurance policies
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Donor-advised funds
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Bank or brokerage accounts
These gifts can often be arranged with a simple form from your financial institution.
CHARITABLE TRUST
Charitable remainder trusts or charitable lead trusts can provide income to you or your loved ones during your lifetime, while supporting Chicago Innovation Foundation in the future.
WHY LEGACY GIVING MATTERS
A LEGACY GIFT HELPS
Sustain innovation programming for future generations
Expand access to entrepreneurship across Chicago’s communities
Support recognition and storytelling that inspires civic leadership
Build a permanent foundation for long-term impact
Enable a future innovator to launch their first company
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
We understand that estate planning is personal. We are happy to work with you and your professional advisors to ensure your wishes are honored and your gift is structured in a way that reflects your intentions.
All conversations are confidential and without obligation.
SAMPLE BEQUEST LANGUAGE
If you wish to include Chicago Innovation Foundation in your will or trust, you may consider language such as:
“I give to the Chicago Innovation Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Illinois, with principal offices in Chicago, Illinois, the sum of $____ (or ___% of my estate, or the residue of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Legal Name: Chicago Innovation Foundation
Tax ID (EIN): XX-XXXXXXX
Location: Chicago, Illinois
We encourage you to consult your attorney or financial advisor to determine the best language for your situation.
LET’S START THE CONVERSATION
If you have already included Chicago Innovation Foundation in your estate plans or would like to explore the possibility, we would be honored to speak with you.
Luke Tanen
President & CEO, Chicago Innovation
The Chicago Innovation Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit (EIN 45-1225075) that provides educational events and programs for people interested in learning about innovation and entrepreneurship. You can view the Chicago Innovation Foundation’s most recent 990 Form here.