Help Us Grow Give Other Ways

Your gift to Green City Market builds a more resilient, more sustainable, and more accessible local food system in Chicago. When you make a tax-deductible donation, you lift up small-scale, sustainable farmers, educate the community about where food comes from and why it matters, and fight for food security for all Chicagoans.

Reach out to our team at giving@greencitymarket.org to explore your giving options and learn more about what your donations make possible.

Donor Advised Funds

A donor advised fund (DAF) is an investment account meant just for supporting the nonprofit organizations you love. DAFs are one of the fastest-growing charitable giving channels in the US because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give.

When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a DAF at a charitable giving fund, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction after transferring assets. Then, those funds can be invested for tax-free growth, maximizing your impact. You can recommend grants from your DAF to virtually any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Use the link below to enter your DAF information and receive detailed instructions on how to recommend a grant to Green City Market.

Stocks + Securities

Donating appreciated securities such as stock, bonds, or mutual funds can be a tax-efficient way to give. Generally speaking, if you donate stock (or other securities) in which you have a long-term gain you can achieve the following benefits and tax advantages:

An itemized tax deduction equal to the full market value of the appreciated stock
No capital gains tax on the stock’s appreciation
Your out-of-pocket cost is your cost basis in the stock only while Green City Market receives the full market value of the appreciated stock

Please note, everyone’s tax situation is different. We encourage you to speak with your tax professional before making a donation of stock or other securities.

Planned Giving

Passionate about effecting lasting change in your local, sustainable food system? Leave a legacy that creates a healthier environment and nourishes Chicagoans for generations to come.

With planned giving, you can make arrangements for a future donation that suits your personal financial needs and goals and leaves a lasting impact. Planned giving can be accomplished through a will or living trust, a charitable gift annuity, or a charitable remainder trust, depending on your needs and goals.

Send us a note at giving@greencitymarket.org to learn more about planned giving and explore your options.

YOUR IMPACT

We're a market on a mission! Here's what our community of supporters makes possible:

58sustainable farms + food producers supported

2,600+ acres of land sustainably farmed each year

7,280 pounds of food donated to local pantries + mutual aid groups in 2021

$59,000+ Link funds spent + matched with GCM in 2021