Empower Youth Through Legacy Giving
Some people’s legacies are written on monuments. Yours can be written on lives.
Your gift becomes more than a donation — it becomes opportunity, dignity, warmth, and hope for generations of local kids.
Alternative Ways to Support Big Hearts of Fox Valley
Making a life-changing gift for children in our community is within your reach and may be easier than you think. Here are a few of the most popular ways to change a life for the better, lower your tax bill, and save money for you and your family.
DAF
Giving through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is an easy, flexible way to support Big Hearts of Fox Valley. You can recommend a grant at any time, allowing you to respond to community needs while managing your charitable giving strategically. Your DAF gift helps provide clothing, school supplies, holiday support, and other essentials to children and families in St. Charles School District 303—creating meaningful, local impact with thoughtful planning. ❤️
Estate Planning
Including Big Hearts of Fox Valley in your estate plans is a meaningful way to create lasting impact in the community you care about. A planned gift ensures children and families in St. Charles School District 303 continue to receive support for essentials like clothing, school supplies, and holiday assistance for years to come. Your legacy becomes more than a memory — it becomes opportunity, stability, and hope for future generations. ❤️
Retirement Plans and IRAs
Naming Big Hearts of Fox Valley as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or IRA is a simple and tax-smart way to give. These assets can be heavily taxed if left to individuals, but they may pass to a nonprofit without those burdens. Your gift helps provide clothing, school supplies, and year-round support to children and families in St. Charles School District 303—turning retirement savings into lasting local impact. ❤️
Age 70.5 Distributions
IIf you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Big Hearts of Fox Valley. This allows you to support local children and families while potentially reducing your taxable income. Your distribution can count toward your required minimum distribution and go straight to work—providing clothing, school supplies, and year-round essentials for families in St. Charles School District 303. It’s a simple way to give wisely and impactfully. ❤️
Mail a Gift
If you prefer, you can make a donation by sending a check to:
Big Hearts of Fox Valley
7200 N 17 St. Suite 9
St. Charles, IL 60174
Big Hearts of Fox Valley NFP is an Illinois based 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. Donations are tax-deductible to the highest extent of the law. EIN 83-4721648
If you need further clarification regarding your tax deduction, please contact your tax consultant.
Legal Name and Tax ID
Legal Name:
Big Hearts of Fox Valley, NFP
Employer Identification Number (EIN): 83-4721648
We Value Transparency
To request a copy of our most recent IRS Form 990, please email us at info@bigheartsfv.org. We’re happy to share how your support is making a responsible and meaningful impact.