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Thank you for considering a gift to continue to build the Allerton Legacy and ensure this place is here for future generations to experience. Allerton’s $8 million ALL IN fundraising campaign will grow endowments, add diverse programming, and create accessible facilities.

MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE: A Friend of Allerton has generously offered to match every donation received from NOW until December 15 up to $25,000! So, when you make a gift between now and December 15, 2020, it will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Your $25 becomes $50… $100 becomes $200… you get the idea! With your help, a total of $50,000 could go to support public programs, care of the Formal Gardens, restoration of the natural areas, updates to the Mansion, and more.

Gifts to Allerton ensure we can continue to educate and inspire others. Please consider taking this opportunity to double your impact by making a gift to one of the funds listed below.

For Gift Planning information and resources, visit the University of Illinois Foundation here. If you are interested in including Allerton in your estate plans, contact Bridget at bridgetf@illinois.edu.

To Give By Mail: Find instructions here.

To Give Online: Please indicate the donation amount and which fund(s) you would like your donation directed to. After confirming the amount, you will be directed to the University of Illinois Foundation’s secure Online Giving site for your personal and credit card information.

I would like my donation allocated to the following fund(s):

Friends of Allerton Support the current priorities across all areas of Allerton – gardens, natural areas, facilities, programming, and events.	$
Accessible Allerton Improve the accessibility of the Park and Retreat Center so that everyone can experience Allerton in inviting and meaningful ways.	$
Allerton Gardens Restoration Create beautiful and inspiring spaces throughout our formal gardens, the most popular visitor destination.	$
Mansion Restoration and Enhancement Ensure the best possible guest experience and restore Robert Allerton’s historic home for use by organizations and individuals from around the world.	$
Natural Areas Preserve these increasingly threatened and rare eco-systems, allowing future generations to have increased interaction with and appreciation for our natural world	$
Dedicatory Fund Recognize or remember a loved one, celebrate life’s achievements and milestones, or thank a special friend. Find more information and options here.	$