You Can Make a Big Difference

Founded in 1993 the Citizen Advocacy Center delivers on building democracy.
A contribution of any amount can make a big difference! 
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Invest in Building Democracy
​The Citizen Advocacy Center relies on foundation grants and individual giving to meet our annual budget. We do not accept government funding. Just as there are many ways to be civically engaged, there are many ways to give to the Citizen Advocacy Center! We invite you to participate in one or all options! As a CAC 501(c)(3) organization all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed under law. Consult a tax advisor for details on various giving options. Thanks for supporting our work!

Ways to Give

Annual Giving Annual giving is crucial to our ability to sustain the work of building democracy. Any donation amount is important and valued. Your gift, no matter the amount, joins the gifts of other CAC donors to make a collective impact. 

Recurring Giving Investing on a monthly or quarterly basis goes a long way towards providing the ongoing support that sustains the daily democracy work of the CAC.

Retirement & Brokerage Account Giving Donating from a retirement account or appreciated stocks is an easy way to make a gift. Electronic transfer to CAC is simple. Consult a tax advisor regarding tax benefits, such as minimizing capital gains taxes, and receiving a charitable income tax deduction.

Employer Matching Contribution Giving Contributing through an employee matching program is seamless. Workplace giving provides you with the opportunity to influence your company’s philanthropic endeavors directly.

Corporate & Law Firm Giving & Cy Pres Awards Contributing to CAC is a dynamic way to influence the philanthropic culture of your corporation. CAC is also has a long history of collaborating with law firms to sustain access to justice. Additionally, identifying CAC as a recipient of Cy Pres Awards is a seamless, yet powerful way to support CAC.

​Estate Plan Giving Designating CAC in your estate planning provides a lasting statement of your values and commitment to building democracy for the 21st century. Bequests to CAC play a pivotal role in sustaining CAC’s work. 

How to Give CAC accepts online donations through a secure option for the safety of our donors or through mail donations with checks made payable to the “Citizen Advocacy Center” and send to our office: 188 W. Industrial Drive, Suite 106, Elmhurst, IL 60126-1600