Checks made payable to the Chicago Yacht Club Foundation may be mailed to:
Chicago Yacht Club Foundation
400 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

Make a gift using PayPal.
Make a gift using a credit card.

Fund or securities may be wired directly to the CYC Foundation. Contact us for more detailed instructions.

A charitable IRA rollover is a simple way to benefit the CYC Foundation and receive tax benefits in return. Individuals age 70.5 years or older may gift up to $100,000 directly from their IRA to a qualified charity, such as the CYC Foundation, income tax-free.

Corporate financial matching programs may double—or even triple—a personal donation to the CYC Foundation. Ask your employer about its specific requirements and ways to use its matching program. Many companies also match gifts made by spouses of employees and those retired from the company.

A Donor Advised Fund is a philanthropic giving vehicle that provides an immediate tax benefit to you and allows you to recommend grants to charities of your choice over time. The Foundation is a qualified 501c3 organization (Tax ID: 36-3733864). Gifts may be mailed to:

Chicago Yacht Club Foundation 400 East Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603

A bequest is a gift from your estate— a transfer of cash, securities, or other property made through your estate plans. You can make a bequest to the CYC Foundation by including language in your will or living trust that leaves a portion of your estate to the Foundation, or by designating the CYC Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance policy. Remembering the CYC Foundation with a bequest from your estate will help sustain and strengthen the organization in years to come.

Consider donating your boat and receiving the maximum legal tax deduction, while supporting programs that will help keep boating a safe and enjoyable pastime for generations to come. The CYC Foundation accepts new and used boats in good (or better) working condition, including power boats, sailboats and PWCs. All potential donations must be titled/documented and free of all encumbrances.