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Bright Promises collects limited personal data—such as names, email addresses, and donation details—when visitors voluntarily submit information through our website forms, newsletter sign-ups, or donation pages. This data is used to process contributions, send donation receipts, share updates about our nonprofit programs, and improve user experience. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

Visitors can request to review or correct their personal information by contacting Bright Promises directly at info@brightpromises.org or calling (312) 704-8260. We are committed to maintaining accurate records and will promptly assist with any updates or corrections.

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Yes. Bright Promises provides an easy opt-out option—such as a checkbox—on all forms where personal information is collected. You can also email info@brightpromises.org to update your privacy preferences at any time. We respect your privacy and will never share your information without your consent.

Bright Promises uses secure technologies and best practices to protect your personal data. Our website is encrypted with SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to safeguard information during transmission. We also store data securely and limit access to authorized personnel only. Regular reviews ensure our privacy and security protocols remain strong and up to date.

Bright Promises collects limited personal data—such as names, email addresses, and donation details—when visitors voluntarily submit information through our website forms, newsletter sign-ups, or donation pages. This data is used to process contributions, send donation receipts, share updates about our nonprofit programs, and improve user experience. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

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Absolutely! Many companies offer corporate matching gift programs that can double—or even triple—your donation to Bright Promises. These programs allow employees to request a matching contribution from their employer after making a personal donation to a nonprofit. It’s a simple way to maximize your support for youth-focused initiatives in Chicago.

Matching gifts benefit everyone:

• You amplify your impact without giving more.
• Your employer supports causes you care about.
• Bright Promises receives additional funding to expand programs that serve thousands of young people in need.

To find out if your employer participates, use our matching gift search tool. Just start typing your company’s name and follow the instructions provided.

👉 Get your gift matched — request a matching donation from your employer!

• Email: info@brightpromises.org
• Phone: (312) 704-8260
• Mailing Address: 200 West Madison Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606
• EIN/Tax ID: 36-2182047

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Yes! Bright Promises Foundation gratefully accepts donations through Donor-Advised Funds. Giving through a DAF is a convenient and tax-efficient way to support our mission to improve the lives of children and youth across Chicagoland.

To initiate a gift, simply contact your DAF provider and recommend a grant to:
Bright Promises Foundation
EIN/Tax ID: 36-2182047
Mailing Address: 200 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60606

DAF Direct makes it easier to support Bright Promises by giving directly from your donor-advised fund. If your provider offers an online portal, you can search for Bright Promises Foundation by name or EIN.

For questions or assistance, please contact us at info@brightpromises.org or call 312-704-8260.

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Support lasting change through your Donor-Advised Fund—your gift helps build stronger communities and brighter futures for children and youth.

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Yes! Bright Promises Foundation gratefully accepts donations of publicly traded stock. Making a gift of appreciated securities is a tax-efficient way to support our mission to improve the lives of children and youth across Chicagoland.

Stock transfers can offer significant tax benefits, including avoiding capital gains tax and receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock.

To initiate a stock donation, please contact our Development Manager at maria.ghani@brightpromises.org or call 312-704-8260 for transfer instructions and brokerage details.
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Support Bright Promises with a gift of stock—your contribution helps build stronger communities and brighter futures for youth.

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Donations made by mail can be sent to Bright Promises Foundation at the address below:

Bright Promises Foundation

c/o Impact House
200 W. Madison St., Suite 300

Chicago, IL 60606
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Upon receipt of your donation, Bright Promises Foundation will mail you an acknowledgment letter and donation receipt at the return address provided. If you have any questions about the best way to complete your gift to Bright Promises Foundation, please call our Senior Director of Advancement, Katherine Korey, at 312-804-7260 ext. 1002.

To become a monthly donor, click on the 'Donate' button to navigate to our secure PayPal donation page. Select your monthly gift amount and click or tap the box to select "Make this a monthly donation". Then complete your donation to activate your monthly gift.

Your monthly gift to Bright Promises will fuel the long-term investments needed to drive systems-level change. As a monthly donor, you will get an inside look at Bright Promises work to address the most urgent, underrecognized needs of Chicagoland kids and their families. We will work together to make lasting change in our communities. We will also email updates to monthly donor with opportunities to get involved and participate in supporting our community partners and systems change for Chicagoland kids and their families.

Yes. A contribution in honor of someone is a meaningful way to recognize a noteworthy accomplishment, holiday, or special occasion. A memorial contribution is a special way to honor the memory and celebrate the legacy of a loved one. When making your gift online, please include a note with your donation or email our fundraising team at development@brightpromises.org with the name of the person you would like to honor with your gift, and the contact information of who you would like to be notified of this gift.

Upon receipt of a memorial gift or an in honor of contribution, Bright Promises will send the donor a note of appreciation and Bright Promises provides an acknowledgment for tax purposes. If the contact information is provided we also send a card to the the person being honored or a designated family member or friend of the person being remembered.

Yes! Employee match programs are corporate giving initiatives in which your employer matches your contribution, increasing the impact of your gift.

How does it work?

Step One: Make your donation to Bright Promises, or search for Bright Promises on your company's giving portal and make your donation.
‍Step Two: Submit matching gift request to your employer
‍Step Three: Bright Promises verifies details of your initial donation
‍Step Four: Company sends matching gift to Bright Promises

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Katherine at katherine.korey@brightpromises.org

Yes! Bright Promises offers a range of in-person, virtual, and skills-based volunteer opportunities appropriate for an individual or group. Bright Promises also shares information about opportunities to volunteer directly with our community partners. To inquire about current volunteer opportunities, email Senior Director of Advancement Katherine Korey or sign up to become a monthly donor to find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities first!

Yes. Bright Promises hosts a variety of virtual and in-person events throughout the year to educate and engage our community. Visit www.brightpromises.org/events to learn about our upcoming events.