Donate And Change Lives
1. Zelle (*New*)
NOTE: Donate with Zelle to avoid processing fees and maximizes your gift!
Click below to share some basic information so we can thank you for your gift and send you a tax-deductible giving statement. After completing the form, you will get our Zelle email to send the donation and there is no need to complete the form again.
Did you also know that you can set up recurring payments on Zelle? Consider setting it up so you never forget!
2. Cash, Check, or Money Order
NOTE: This method has no processing fees and maximizes your gift!
Make payable to “Wicker Park Lutheran Church,” and mail to Wicker Park Lutheran Church; 1500 N Hoyne Ave.; Chicago, IL 60622.
3. ACH (Bank Account Information) or Credit Card
NOTE: ACH/ bank routing has a 1.25% processing fee; credit cards on this site is a 3% processing fee.
- Using our app called “Vanco Mobile.” (Apple download) (Google download)
- See below or click here for the full screen version.
4. PayPAL/Venmo
NOTE: Venmo and PayPal both charge a 2.25% processing fee.
On Venmo use handle @wickerparklutheran or scan below to donate.
5. Donor Advised Funds (DAF) & IRA
DAF funds can be sent to Wicker Park Lutheran Church; 1500 N Hoyne Ave; Chicago, IL 60622. EIN: 16-1697744.
If you are 70½ or older, you may be able to avoid paying income tax on any unneeded portion of your required minimum distribution by sharing it as a donation.
6. Appreciated Assets (stocks, real estate, and personal property)
Gifts of these assets often provide a double tax benefit — a deduction for the gift and a bypass of capital gains tax. Contact Pastor Jason (773-276-0263 or pastor@wickerparklutheran.org) if you’re interested in a gift of this type.
7. Legacy Giving
Many individuals choose to donate a portion of their assets to the church after their death. These gifts live on as the church continues its ministry into the future and has dramatic impact on the future of the church’s ministry. If you wish to designate WPLC as a beneficiary of your estate, please include the bequest language below in your plans:
“I give ($______ sum / ______% of the estate) to Wicker Park Evangelical Lutheran Church, an Illinois religious organization, with its primary address at 1500 N Hoyne Ave.; Chicago, IL 60622. Its FEIN number is 16-1697744. The gift may be used as its Congregation Council deems appropriate in its sole discretion.”
8. Retirement account beneficiary
Giving charitable gifts through your retirement accounts may lessen the tax burden of your estate. Make sure to regularly update the beneficiaries of your accounts to include Wicker Park Lutheran Church and our FEIN number 16-1697744.