Make a contribution today!
Your vital contributions support Brushwood Center to improve health equity and access to nature.
Every dollar you donate helps us work toward a future of resilient and connected communities, both human and ecological, where all lead healthy and thriving lives.
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please check with your individual tax adviser for details.
Make a Donation By Mail
Mail a check payable to Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods:
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
21850 N. Riverwoods Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
Stock Gifts
If you have investments that you’re thinking about divesting, consider using some to connect people with nature by donating them to Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, or other securities can offer financial advantages in the form of a tax deduction and savings on capital gains taxes. For details, contact Mirja Spooner Haffner, Director of Development at mspoonerhaffner@brushwoodcenter.org.
From an IRA
If you are 70 or over, you might consider making a charitable donation to Brushwood Center directly from your IRA. Required annual distributions from your IRAs can be directly contributed to charitable organizations as tax-free donations. For details, contact Mirja Spooner Haffner, Director of Development at mspoonerhaffner@brushwoodcenter.org.
Donor Advised Fund
Please notify Mirja Spooner Haffner, Director of Development at mspoonerhaffner@brushwoodcenter.org when submitting the online donation form.
Make a gift via ACH
Brushwood Center accepts gifts via ACH and bank transfer. Please contact Mirja Spooner Haffner, Director of Development at mspoonerhaffner@brushwoodcenter.org to notify us of your interest, and we will provide you with wire instructions.
Corporate Employer Matching
Did you know you can increase the impact of your gift by utilizing your employer’s matching gift program? Contact your Human Resources or Corporate Giving representative to find out if your employer will match your gift.
More Ways to Get Involved
Sponsor a Program
Help us create nature and arts programming! Current sponsorship opportunities include Brushwood’s signature concert performance, Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate.
The Smith Nature Symposium
The Smith Nature Symposium is Brushwood’s largest fundraising event of the year, and all funds raised from the Smith Awards Dinner directly benefit our programs for youth, families, and Veterans across our community.
