Donate

There are many ways to contribute. Become a member, donate, or consider a larger gift.

Your gift to the Glen Ellyn Historical Society is put to work embracing the story of our beloved town. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we depend on the support and generosity of our members and donors—thank you!

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Online

Quickly and securely donate online.

By mail

Mail a check to:

The Glen Ellyn Historical Society
800 N. Main St.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Note: The USPS does not deliver to Stacy’s Tavern Museum.

In Person

Use check, cash, or credit card at Stacy’s Corner Store during regular store hours. 

FAQs

  • How can I make a donation in memory or in honor of someone?

    To make a donation in memory or honor of someone, please add a note to the donation specifying who you are honoring with your gift. You may also contact us with this information. We will send a notice of a memorial donation to the family of the person who passed away or to the honoree.

  • Can I get contribution envelopes for an event I am hosting?

    Yes, if you would like a supply of envelopes for your special event, such as a funeral or memorial service, simply contact us.

  • What are other ways to donate to the Glen Ellyn Historical Society?

    Below are a variety of gifting options that can be tax-effective and achieve your charitable goals. As you consider a one-time gift, an annual contribution, a donation in your will/trust, a contribution to our endowment fund, or a gift of other property, please contact us with any questions.

Endowment Funds

The Historical Society maintains two endowment funds, one with DuPage Foundation and a second with Wintrust Community Banks. Both of these funds have been established so that the funds’ income may benefit the Historical Society, within their existing spending policies, but the principal investment is intended to be protected to help ensure the organization’s longevity and provide it with financial security.  If you specify “Endowment Fund” on your donation, it will be applied to this fund.

Bequests

Bequests to the Historical Society allow a donor’s charitable intentions to be carried out in perpetuity and can significantly reduce the estate taxes otherwise payable upon his or her death. This ensures that the donor provides a lasting legacy for the causes about which he or she cares most.

Marketable or Closely Held Securities

Appreciated stocks and bonds may be given to the Historical Society, allowing donors to deduct their current market value as a charitable contribution and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation.

Life Insurance

Life insurance can be used to create a major gift for the Historical Society in one of two ways.  First, the donor can transfer ownership of a policy to the Historical Society and receive a current income tax deduction in the year the transfer is made. Second, the donor, while retaining ownership of the policy, can name the Historical Society as beneficiary of the policy. Please note that GEHS should be named as the beneficiary of your policy within the policy. (Simply designating GEHS as the beneficiary in your will/trust is not sufficient.)

Real Estate

Real estate, including local homes or property,  may be given to the Historical Society at its current market value allowing the donor to receive a full charitable deduction and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation.

Retirement Plans

Donors can use an IRA or other retirement assets such as a 401(k), Keogh, or 403(b) to establish a new fund or contribute to an existing fund.

Transfer from an Existing Private Foundation

Administering a private foundation under IRS rules can be burdensome and expensive. Transferring the assets into a donor-advised fund at The DuPage Foundation for the benefit of the Glen Ellyn Historical Society provides a cost-effective alternative for administering these funds well into the future.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

This type of deferred gift can be created for the Historical Society through the DuPage Foundation so that the donor or other beneficiary receives a lifetime income.  At the death of the income beneficiary, the remainder of the trust passes to the Historical Society to accomplish the charitable purposes specified by the donor.

Charitable Gift Annuities

The DuPage Foundation offers competitive yields to individuals who make current gifts to the Historical Society but retain for themselves lifetime income. A portion of these gifts may be tax-deductible, and income is guaranteed.

Charitable Lead Trusts

Provide income to the Glen Ellyn Historical Society’s fund at the DuPage Foundation for a set number of years for such charitable purposes as the donor has specified. Then, at the end of that period, the remaining principal of the trust and any accumulated appreciation is distributed to children, grandchildren or other named beneficiaries, often with significant tax savings.

To view a copy of the organization's IRS Form 990, please contact us.

Hours

Glen Ellyn History Center

Tuesday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM

Stacy's Tavern Museum

Wednesday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM

Tours available by Appointment only.

Upcoming Events

Thank you to our proud supporters

We are able to continue telling the story of Glen Ellyn thanks to the hard work of our volunteers, membership, donations and the generous support of the following organizations:

  • Alternating Currents
  • Ancel Glink, P.C.
  • Barone’s of Glen Ellyn
  • Berneche2 Architecture, PC
  • Bulb Brain Creative
  • Busy Bee Barber Shop
  • Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association
  • Curtain Up Classroom
  • The Jeff Diver Group Environmental Law P.C.
  • EP Doyle & Son, LLC
  • Edward Jones Investments
  • David K. Scatterday, AAMS
  • Fire & Wine
  • Forest Hill Cemetery of Glen Ellyn
  • Glen Ellyn Bank & Trust/Wheaton Bank & Trust
  • Glen Ellyn Woman’s Club
  • The Gorz Group
  • Highway & City Transit, Inc.
  • Holladay Properties
  • InfoTech Resources
  • Precision Payroll of America, LLC
  • Roger Olson Woodworking Services
  • The Reliquarians of Glen Ellyn
  • Gail Rosseau, M.D. Neurosurgeon
  • Salt Creek Civil War Round Table
  • Silver Foxes Travel
  • Kathy Slovick, Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Michelle Thorsell, SMT Architects, P.C.
  • Peter Troost Monument Company
  • ​Twig ‘n Bloom Garden Club
  • Park-LaCour Team
  • Wintrust Wealth Management