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When is the last time you helped somebody? Every gift stays right here in Woodlawn.
Give the way that works for you.
Online, by stock, through your donor-advised fund, a brick in the LEO Center, or by mail — every method is secure, tax-deductible, and stays in the neighborhood. EIN 45-3964886.
Give online
One-time or monthly through NetworkForGood. Pick your amount, designate a program, done in two minutes.
Give now →Brick by Brick
Engrave your name in the LEO Center's Walkway of Destiny. Named-gift levels from $2,500.
Claim a brick →Walk With Us!
Join the nationwide movement — give, walk, or start a team to help raise $25M.
About the movement →Stock & securities
Donate appreciated stock, avoid capital gains, and deduct the full market value.
How it works →Donor-advised fund
Recommend a grant from Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, or any DAF using our EIN.
DAF details →Check, match & planned giving
Give by mail, double your gift through your employer, or leave a legacy.
See options →Brick by Brick.
Get your name engraved in history. Every brick in the LEO Center's Walkway of Destiny represents someone who believed in Chicago's South Side — before the rest of the world caught up.
Long after the ribbon is cut, families will walk across these names. This is your chance to leave more than a donation — a legacy engraved in stone.
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Legacy Brick$10,000
Prime placement · engraved name
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Heritage Brick$5,000
Engraved name · permanent placement
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Foundation Brick$2,500
Engraved name · lasting legacy
Supporting the movement? Give directly on Tiltify.
Walk With Us! donations are tracked separately so team fundraising totals stay accurate.
opens tiltify.com/project-hood
Donate stock or securities
Donating appreciated stock lets you avoid capital gains tax and deduct the full market value — often worth 20–37% more than selling and donating cash. Ideal for stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs held more than one year.
Option A — DonateStock (recommended)
DonateStock is a free platform that handles the full transfer for you — no paperwork, no faxing. Your broker initiates the transfer and DonateStock converts it and sends the proceeds directly to Project H.O.O.D.
- Click the button below
- Select your brokerage
- Choose your stock and share count
- DonateStock handles the rest
Option B — Direct broker transfer
Contact your broker and instruct them to transfer shares directly, then email info@projecthood.org with your name, stock name, and share count so we can credit your gift.
| Account name | Project H.O.O.D. |
| For credit to | Project H.O.O.D. — EIN 45-3964886 |
Email us for our brokerage and DTC details to share with your broker.
Donor-Advised Fund
Already have a donor-advised fund? Recommend a grant to Project H.O.O.D. from Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or any community foundation DAF.
Use this information with your DAF sponsor
| Legal name | Project H.O.O.D. |
| EIN | 45-3964886 |
| Address | 6620 S. King Drive Chicago, IL 60637 |
Quick links by platform
Can't find us in your DAF portal?
Search by EIN 45-3964886 or email info@projecthood.org — we can provide any documentation your sponsor needs.
Check, corporate match & planned giving
Check or money order
Make checks payable to Project H.O.O.D. and mail to:
Project H.O.O.D.6620 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Include your name and email on the memo line to receive a tax receipt.
Corporate matching
Many employers match charitable gifts dollar-for-dollar — doubling or tripling your impact at no extra cost.
- Check with your HR or benefits team
- Submit your donation receipt through your company's matching portal
- Your employer sends a matching gift to Project H.O.O.D.
Need our EIN or W-9? Email info@projecthood.org
Planned giving
Leave a legacy in Woodlawn. Common planned gift types include:
- Bequest in your will
- IRA or retirement account beneficiary designation
- Life insurance beneficiary
- Charitable remainder trust
To discuss options, contact info@projecthood.org.
📄 Donor Toolkit
Sample social posts, impact stats, and everything you need to champion Project H.O.O.D. in your network.
Download toolkit (PDF) →📰 Media Kit
Organization overview, LEO Center facts, leadership bios, logos, and press contact for media use.
Download media kit (PDF) →Every gift stays in Woodlawn.
No national overhead. No middle layer. Just your neighbors — and the people counting on us to keep showing up.