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Donate

Thank you for considering a gift to continue to build the Allerton Legacy and ensure this place is here for future generations to experience.

Donations from our Friends of Allerton are used in a variety of ways – Garden restoration projects, support for public programs like the Concert Series and youth nature camps, trail improvements, and repair and maintenance of original statuary. Your support ensures that we can preserve Allerton’s natural beauty, unique diversity, and sense of wonder that visitors will continue to enjoy for years to come.

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.

$

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