Your impact is great when you invest in nature by donating to the Nature Foundation of Will County. Your gift protects our precious habitats and restores natural areas back to their native state. Your generosity unlocks the natural world for present and future generations and supports diversity and inclusion so everyone can equally experience the magnificence of the natural world.

The Nature Foundation works hand in hand with the Forest Preserve District of Will County to strengthen the commitment to land stewardship, nature education, wellness, cooperation and sustainability. Donations large and small make a lasting and significant positive impact on the environment. Invest in nature and join our growing community today!

Memorial Gifts

Honor the memory of a loved one when you make a memorial gift to The Nature Foundation of Will County. 

Online 
You may make your memorial gift online by first choosing your donation frequency and amount. Then select "continue".  After you enter your personal contact information, select the "make this a tribute donation" box. A pop-up will give you several options. Select "in memorial of". You also have the option to send an e-card to a family member should you have their email address. 

By Check
You may also make your memorial gift by check to The Nature Foundation of Will County and send to, 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL, 60433. Please indicate the individual your gift is in memory of. 

We will let the family know the names and contact information of those who donated. 

Honor the Memory of a Loved One with a Memorial Gift Request 

Many families choose to honor the memory of a loved one by asking that charitable gifts be made in lieu of flowers. We are deeply honored to be entrusted with these special gifts. If you have lost a loved one and would like to include a memorial gift request to The Nature Foundation of Will County, we've provided several suggestions to assist you in your planning: 
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• ​The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to The Nature Foundation of Will County in (loved one’s name) memory.
• The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to The Nature Foundation of Will County.
• It was (loved one’s name) wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations to The Nature Foundation of Will County.
• In remembrance of (loved one’s name) life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to The Nature Foundation of Will County. 

Please contact us if you have questions or any other needs. 

The Nature Foundation of Will County
Website: www.willcountynature.org
Email: willcountynature@fpdwc.org
17540 W. Laraway Road
Joliet, IL 60433
815-722-2022

Employer Matching Programs Can Double Your Impact 

Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. It's an easy way to double your contribution to The Nature Foundation of Will County. 

Requesting a matching gift is normally a five-minute process which must be initiated by you, the donor. Typically you can do this by filling out and submitting a paper match form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process. 

The Nature Foundation of Will County is registered with several corporate giving technologies like Benevity, YourCause, Network for Good, and United Way. When searching for our organization, please note that we may be listed under our official charity name, Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Please contact us by phone at 815-722-2022, or email at willcountynature@fpdwc.org if you have any questions. 

Official Charity Name: Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Will County
Doing Business As: The Nature Foundation of Will County
Tax ID Number: 27-3123713
Checks can be made payable to: The Nature Foundation of Will County
Please mail to: The Nature Foundation of Will County, 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433 
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Charitable Giving Benefits ​for 2022

​A Tax-Wise Way to Give

Charitable contributions are one of the best tax-saving opportunities available. Not only does the charity benefit, but taxpayers also enjoy tax savings by deducting part or all of their contributions on their tax returns.

For 2022, rules return to the usual requirements that taxpayers can only deduct charitable contributions if they itemize their tax deductions on Schedule A. In addition, taxpayers can only claim charitable contribution deductions for cash contributions to public charities and operating foundations up to 60% of their adjusted gross income (AGI).

The two special tax rules that allowed taxpayers to deduct a certain level of cash contributions even if they didn’t itemize 2021 income taxes—and claim deductions of sums up to 100% of their AGI—have expired and were not renewed by Congress.

​As always, please consult your legal counsel, tax professional, or financial planner before making any major financial decisions. 

If you are 72 or older, you can join your fellow Nature Foundation supporters who make tax-free gifts of up to $100,000 from their traditional IRAs. 

Benefits of IRA-Qualified Charitable Distributions: 

• They are excluded as gross income for federal income-tax purposes. 
• They count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year. 
• They can lower your tax bracket (i.e., by giving your RMD to charity, you may qualify). 

​These types of gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction. Before making a distribution from your IRA, it's always important to consult your advisor beforehand. 

Official Charity Name: Friends of the Forest Preserve District of Will County
Doing Business As: The Nature Foundation of Will County
Tax ID Number: 27-3123713
Checks can be made payable to: The Nature Foundation of Will County
Please mail to: The Nature Foundation of Will County, 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433 

Join Our Nature Foundation Legacy Society 

Legacy donors are truly special. When you become a legacy donor, you have the power to sustain and enhance a wide variety of programs, all of which protect nature, inspire discovery, and bring people and nature together!

Please contact us today to talk more about a planned gift that aligns with your personal values, planning needs and charitable aspirations. We would be honored to partner with you on this journey. If you make your gift prior to December 31, 2022, you will be recognized as a Founding Member of the Nature Foundation's Legacy Society. 
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• Bequest Provisions Through Your Will/Trust
• Donor-Advised Funds
• Charitable Gift Annuities
• Retirement Assets
• Insurance
• Gifts of Real Estate

​Call us today at 815.722.2022 or email us at willcountynature@fpdwc.org to discuss your legacy interests, goals and gift.