Support Us
Prefer not to donate online? We understand. Many of our donors choose to mail in their yearly donation. Just make your check payable to The Nature Foundation of Will County and send it to 17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433 OR use this donation form and include it with your gift. Thank you for your generosity!  
  • Your generosity goes straight to work protecting nature, restoring biodiversity and preserving natural habitat.
  • Your gift helps to close the gap between children and nature by supporting programs and initiatives that engage and connect kids with nature.​
  • Your support inspires people to get outdoors, enjoy nature and stay active! 
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 2023
​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.

To claim a tax-deductible donation, you must itemize on your taxes. That means filling out Schedule A along with the rest of your tax return. In order to take a tax deduction for your charitable contributions in 2023, your total deductions must exceed the standard deduction for your tax filing status.

Limits for the standard deductions in 2023 have increased. The new limit for those filing single is $13,850 and the standard deduction for those filing married, jointly is $27,700. 

There is a limit to charitable giving which is set by the IRS. Similar to 2022, cash contributions in 2023 can make up 60% of your adjusted gross income or AGI. The limit for appreciated assets in 2022 and 2023, including stock, is 30% of your AGI. Contributions must be made to a qualified organization like The Nature Foundation of Will County. 

Learn more about tax deductible donations for 2023.

​As always, please consult your legal counsel, tax professional, or financial planner before making any major financial decisions. 
For those 70½ Years Old and Older
You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $100,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as The Nature Foundation of Will County without having to pay income taxes on the money.

Gifts of any value $100,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference when you Invest in Nature! This gift option is called the IRA charitable rollover, but it is also referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD. 

For Those 59½ Years Old or Older
If you are at least 59½ years old, you can take a distribution and then make a gift from your IRA without penalty. If you itemize your deductions, you can take a charitable deduction for the amount of your gift.

At Any Age
No matter your age, you can designate The Nature Foundation of Will County as the beneficiary of all or a percentage of your IRA and it will pass to us tax-free after your lifetime. It’s simple. Just contact your IRA administrator for a change-of-beneficiary form or download a form from your provider’s website.
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. 
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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.