Donate Now

Make conservation a priority—send your donation today! Your contribution to Openlands helps ensure that northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region remain green, healthy, and sustainable for generations to come. Plus, every dollar you give goes directly to innovative projects right here in the greater Chicagoland area, including:

Stream & wetland restoration;
Biking, hiking, and paddling trails;
Preservation of prairies and forests; and
Green open spaces in our neighborhoods, among numerous other initiatives.

Donate to Openlands quickly and securely with PayPal. (Learn more about how PayPal protects your identity and prevents tampering and credit card fraud.) If you prefer to make your contribution offline, please contact Openlands Development Coordinator Kelly Wagner via e-mail or by phone at 312-863-6273.

All donors receive Openlands publications for one year, including our award-winning annual report, Openlander newsletters, e-updates, and invitations to events, volunteer activities, courses, seminars, and recreational outings. Contributors of $100 or more are also listed in the Openlands annual report.

Openlands is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our federal tax identification number is 36-2649603.

Click on the links below for information about additional giving opportunities, or contact Openlands Director of Development Jennifer Mullman via e-mail or by phone at 312-863-6261.

Join the Openlands Leadership Circle

Make conservation a priority, and be part of the Openlands Leadership Circle with a gift of $1,000 or more.

Give Stock

A gift of appreciated stock benefits Openlands and may provide you with additional tax benefits.

Give at Work

A simple, cost-effective way to support the environment is through your workplace giving campaign—increase the impact of your Openlands contribution through your employer's matching-gift program.

Create a Living Legacy

In addition to providing for your family and others, your will or living trust can be a way to protect land and water resources for future generations.

Julia Peet Tree Fund

Trees not only provide many benefits to our city but can also be an enduring tribute to a friend or loved on. Shauna and Karl Peet, longtime supporters of Openlands, honored the birth of their daughter by establishing the Julia Peet Tree Fund, which supports planting and the maintenance of a wide variety of trees in neighborhoods throughout Chicago—many desperately lacking for open space.

For more information about memorial or tribute gifts, please contact Openlands Director of Development Jennifer Mullman via e-mail or by phone at 312-863-6261.