Gift of Hope Community Foundation
About us
Established in 2018, the Gift of Hope Community Foundation raises funds to support Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network’s mission and programs, to save and enhance the lives of as many people as possible through organ and tissue donation. Through fundraisers such as its Annual Charity Golf Outing and Community 5K the Gift of Hope Community Foundation raises funds to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation and advance the Foundation’s work in promoting organ and tissue donation through education, outreach, and community engagement.
Our leadership
Gift of Hope’s Community Foundation Board of Directors guides the work we do to help educate the public about life-giving donation, engage and support donor families and advance scientific research to improve transplant patient outcomes.
Our impact
Thanks to our generous supporters, 2024 was a remarkable year. Funds provided to the Gift of Hope Community Foundation were used for the following initiatives:
- Community Leaders for Hope
A Chicago Community Trust research grant with Sinai Urban Health Institute explores organ and tissue donation awareness for education in Chicago communities. - Family Well Being Support Fellows Program
A grant from the Chicago Community Trust is funding critical care patient services, in collaboration with Mount Sinai and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospitals. - Gift of Hope public education, donor family programs and research
The Gift of Hope Community Foundation 5K Run, Walk & Roll inaugural event and annual Gift of Hope Community Foundation Golf Outing raised funds for Gift of Hope public education, donor family programs and research. - The Legacy Blanket Program
In partnership with the Kyle Zuleg Foundation and Live LaMore Foundation, blankets are given to donor families for comfort in the hospital. - Research to improve donation rates
Gift of Hope’s participation in a consortium with Gift of Life Donor Program, LifeLink of Georgia, and Mid-America Transplant Services to support Temple University’s “CEaD-I DO” research on improving organ donation among Black Americans.
Your contribution helps save and heal lives.
Your generous contribution to the Foundation helps Gift of Hope educate the public about life-giving donation, as well as advance scientific research that can improve transplant patient outcomes and one day eliminate deaths on the transplant waiting list.
Whether it’s $5, $50 or any amount that is meaningful to you. Your contribution today means we provide for the individuals, families and communities who are counting on us.
Join in and support donation
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Mail monetary contributions to
Gift of Hope Community Foundation
425 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143-2076
Make a multi-year pledge
When giving your gift online, choose the option for Recurring and select your preference for contribution frequency, which can be monthly, quarterly or yearly.
Contribute appreciated stocks
Contact us on how to set this up.
Donor-advised fund
You can give through a donor-advised fund (DAF), which your financial institution or advisor can help you easily set up.
Planned giving
Make a planned gift through documenting your bequest intention, or giving through retirement assets, life insurance, a charitable gift annuity or remainder trust income, or another gift of interest to you.
Contribution distribution
Make a tax and penalty-free contribution via a qualified distribution through your IRA, subject to IRS requirements.
Contact the Foundation
We are here to answer your questions about Gift of Hope, the Gift of Hope Community Foundation and your options for charitable giving.
Call 630/758-2620 or Send us an email