Donation FAQ
We accept donations online, by check, wire transfer, securities transfer, and more. Learn more about the ways you can donate here.
Yes. High Jump is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization with EIN 36-4470186. Unless otherwise noted, all gifts made are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
To donate via Wire or ACH Transfer, please email [email protected] for our transfer information.
Each time you donate to High Jump (except for Donor Advised Funds), we automatically mail you a tax acknowledgment letter. Your letter will state the amount of your gift, the date you made it, and the tax-deductible amount. If you need a copy of your tax acknowledgment letter, please reach out to [email protected].
Yes. Please check with your financial advisor on how to recommend a donation to High Jump through your foundation or donor advised fund. You can also email [email protected] with additional questions.
Yes. Please have your broker contact [email protected] with your name, the number of shares and expected date of transfer.
Please make checks payable to High Jump and mail to:
High Jump
Attn: Jill Reid
59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
As part of the donation process, you can select options for a tribute gift. If you choose to make a tribute gift, we will notify your honoree on your behalf.
If you would like to notify someone using an e-card or printable pdf card, please make your gift using our Give the Gift of High Jump page. After processing your donation, your confirmation email will include a link to the downloadable card and image to share your gift. Please get in touch with us with any questions or issues at [email protected].
Before you select your donation level, you can use the buttons above to select ‘Recurring’ to make your donation weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly. You can also select an optional end date for your commitment.
Yes, High Jump supports and encourages employer match contributions.
Use our Double the Donation search feature when you make your donation, or visit this page on our site to see if your company will match your donation. You can also check with your employer’s Human Resources department to see if they match charitable donations.
Many employers do, and this is one of the simplest ways to double or even triple your gift.
Your donation to High Jump supports our Scholars, Community Scholars, and Alumni Scholars programs. Your gift helps High Jump continue to provide academic enrichment, resources, networks, and support to over 1,000 students across our programs!
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You can read about our corporate giving program here and reach out to Alison Hanold at [email protected] to learn more.
Rather give the gift of time? Learn more about volunteering with us.