Donations & Charitable Gifts

Little Friends relies on the support of thousands of individuals, businesses, foundations and community organizations each year. Each gift--no matter how big or small--helps children and adults with disabilities come one step closer to realizing their dreams.

There are many ways to contribute financially to Little Friends, Inc., including:

• Making a tax-deductible cash contribution
  
  
• Working with your employer to make a Matching Gift
  
  
• Including Little Friends in your will
  
  
• Donating used clothing or household items to the Serendipity Resale Shop
  
  
• Support one of the agency's many special events throughout the year

Making your gift is easy!

• Online: Simply click here to make a donation online using your VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card.
  
  
• By Mail: Make your check payable to Little Friends, Inc. and mail it to 140 N. Wright Street, Naperville, IL 60540.
  
  
• By Phone: Call our administrative office at (630) 355-6533 and we will be happy to accept a gift charged to your credit card.
  
  
• In Person: Visit our office at the above address, located just a few minutes from downtown Naperville. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For holiday hours and closures, please call (630) 355-6533.

Gifts to Little Friends are tax deductible
Little Friends, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 organization, and donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. In Illinois, you may deduct the amount of your contribution minus the value of any goods or services you receive.

A Sampling of Gift Types

Unrestricted Gifts
Your financial gift to Little Friends helps meet the day-to-day expenses of operating our programs and services. From mortgage and utility bills to office supplies, transportation and educational equipment, the costs of operating our programs are very real. The support of generous people throughout our community--and beyond--makes a significant difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities.

Restricted Gifts
You may restrict your gift to a particular program operated by Little Friends (i.e., the Parent-Infant Program, Krejci Academy, Spectrum Vocational Services, etc.). To restrict your gift, simply include a note indicating how you would like the money to be directed. 

Stocks & Bonds
Donating stock or bonds can help Little Friends while also providing tax benefits to you. For more information, please contact Julee Gard, Chief Financial Officer, at (630) 355-6533 or jgard@lilfriends.com.

Capital Projects
Little Friends maintains an ongoing list of capital needs throughout the agency. If you would like to fund a project in part or in whole, please contact Kathleen Malecki, VP of Development, at (630) 355-6533 or kmalecki@lilfriends.com.

Memorials & Other Gifts Honoring a Friend or Loved One
Our "Gifts by Design" program is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or to honor the life of a loved one.For a minimum donation of $10, Little Friends will send a personalized card to the recipient of your gift, letting them know of the donation you have made in their name. For more information, please contact Little Friends at (630) 355-6533.