Other Ways of Giving
If you prefer to make your gift by mail, you may send your check to the address below. Checks may be made payable to Communities In Schools of Chicago.
Our address is:
Communities In Schools of Chicago
815 W. Van Buren St.
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
Securities
Gifts of stock or other securities can be a great way to express your support of Communities In Schools of Chicago. If you would like to learn more about how to do that, please email the Development Team at [email protected]. Thank you.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE PAYMENT OPTIONS
CIS of Chicago also accepts donations via PayPal and Zelle. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes.
Communities In Schools of Chicago is honored to accept contributions remitted from your donor advised fund. If you need assistance, please contact us at [email protected].
Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating and Candid Platinum Seal
CIS of Chicago earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator in 2025. This rating designates CIS of Chicago as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s comprehensive criteria that go beyond financials to reflect the work charities do. Four stars indicate our strong financial health, ongoing effectiveness, and reliability.
CIS of Chicago also earned Candid‘s Platinum Seal of Transparency rating for 2024. Candid (formerly GuideStar and Foundation Center) is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofits, and the designation is the highest level of recognition offered by Candid. This places CIS of Chicago in the very top percentage of nonprofits in the country for transparency and accountability.