Thank you for supporting Chicago’s young artists!
Through your generosity, we provide a world-class arts education to the next generation of creative minds.
People like you make it possible to plan the next exhibit, shoot the next film, choreograph the next dance, compose the next masterpiece, or direct the next musical. Your generosity helps ensure that an Academy educations remains within reach, providing support to students when they need it most.
For more information, please reach out to Evan Pazkowski, Director of Development, at epazkowski@chicagoartsacademy.org or (312) 421-0202.
Other Ways to Give
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The Chicago Academy for the Arts accepts gifts of stock, which are sold immediately upon receipt. Donors can transfer stock directly to the Academy’s investment portfolio.
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By including The Academy in your will or living trust, you ensure that future generations of young artists thrive in an environment that nurtures their creativity and passion.
Planned giving is a powerful way to align your financial and estate planning with your commitment to the arts—creating a lasting impact on our school.
To learn more about estate planning at The Academy, click here.
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We gratefully accept donations of materials that support the school’s mission.
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Many companies match employee donations to causes they care about. Check if your employer offers a matching gift program.
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While The Academy provides tuition assistance, donations cannot be designated for specific students or unsolicited scholarships. Unless otherwise specified, all contributions support general operations.
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Hundreds of parents, alumni, professional artists, and friends actively help us achieve the magic that occurs every day in the school.
A few ways to get involved include:
Volunteering on committees for all-school events
Getting involved with the Parents Association
Reaching out to your student’s Arts Chair for specific needs
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You can support The Chicago Academy for the Arts through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). If you are eligible, an IRA charitable distribution can count toward your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) while supporting the Academy’s mission.
To make a gift from your IRA:
Please contact your IRA administrator to request a charitable distribution payable directly to:
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
1010 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
IRA distributions must be made directly from your financial institution to The Academy. They cannot be processed through our online giving platform or by credit card, debit card, or digital payment services.
A note about timing: If you would like your gift to count toward a particular tax year, please allow sufficient time for your financial institution to issue and mail the check and for the Academy to receive and deposit it. The date the distribution is completed is important for determining its tax year. We encourage you to consult your financial advisor or tax professional to confirm your eligibility and applicable tax requirements.
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A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a convenient way to support The Chicago Academy for the Arts through charitable assets you have already set aside for giving. You can recommend a grant from your DAF directly to The Academy to support our students, programs, and mission.
To make a gift through your DAF:
Log in to your donor-advised fund account or contact your fund administrator.
Recommend a grant payable to The Chicago Academy for the Arts.
Use the following information to direct your gift:
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
1010 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
Tax ID (EIN): 36-3084905
Please include your name and any designation or special instructions with your grant so we can properly acknowledge your generosity and direct your gift as intended.
If you have questions or would like to notify us of an incoming grant, please contact the Development Office.
Thank you for supporting The Academy!
The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 36-3084905). Your donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.