Planned Giving
Saving Lives and Empowering Women Since 1978
To notify us of your planned gift commitment, download the Planned Giving Commitment Form below and mail it to:
Aid for Women, Inc.
8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1418
Chicago, IL 60603
Leave a Legacy of Life and Love
For almost five decades, Aid for Women has been a refuge for women in Illinois who are troubled by an unexpected pregnancy—offering compassionate care, life-affirming options, and support that lasts well beyond birth. Through our maternity homes, medical services, and mentorship, we walk alongside each woman, empowering her to choose life and build a hopeful future for herself and her child.
You can be part of this life-saving mission in a profound and lasting way by including Aid for Women in your estate plans.
Your legacy gift helps ensure that future generations of women in crisis can find real help and hope, free from pressure or judgment. With your partnership, we can continue to help expectant mothers through challenging times with professional, trusted assistance so they do not have to consider an abortion.
Benefits of Making a Legacy Gift
Leave a lasting impact that reflects your values and saves lives for generations
Provide for your loved ones while also supporting a cause you believe in
Potentially reduce your taxable estate
Join a community of legacy donors who share your passion and values
Honor or memorialize loved ones through a gift in their name
Together, we can secure a future where every woman is supported, and every life is cherished.
Ways to make a Legacy Gift
There are several ways you can make the impactful work of Aid for Women part of your legacy or in remembrance of a loved one.
To notify us of your planned gift commitment, download the Planned Giving Commitment Form below and mail it to:
Aid for Women, Inc.
8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1418
Chicago, IL 60603
Endowment and socially responsible investing
In 2015, Dr. Carl Johnson established an endowment fund in memory of his late wife, Margot Johnson, and in honor of his dear friend, Mary Anne Goldberg. Aid for Women’s goal is to continue to help the fund grow to continue our life-saving work for generations to come.
Donors should know that Aid for Women’s endowment is invested in a manner consistent with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines based on two main principles – avoid evil and do good.
To bring the Light of Christ to the world of investing, the USCCB offers three general principles to bear in mind:
- Investors must avoid participating in evil activities
- Investors must be actively engaged in shareholder voting
- Investors must work to change corporate policies for the better
Specifically, our investment portfolio:
- Protects human life
- Promotes human dignity
- Reduces arms production
- Pursues economic justice
- Protects the environment
- Encourages corporate responsibility
Our Mission
Founded on the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church, Aid for Women helps thousands of women each year in Illinois who are troubled to find themselves facing unexpected pregnancies. Each woman is provided with the emotional, practical, and spiritual support she needs to Choose Life for her unborn baby and to provide a better future for herself and her child.
The gift planning information presented here is not offered as legal or tax advice.
Aid for Women, Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible. EIN#: 36-2988483. Please email contact@aidforwomen.org with any questions.