Thank you for your interest in supporting the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC). NIJC is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum. We have a nearly 40-year track record of using our unique, multi-strategy approach of legal representation, litigation, advocacy and public education to achieve impact, including a 97% success rate in helping clients secure legal relief. We have hope for a future that upholds the human rights and dignity of each person. Thank you for standing with us and for being part of the NIJC community. Please know your gift is restricted to NIJC and will support NIJC’s legal services for immigrants and efforts to defend human rights.
Make Your One-Time or Recurring Gift Online
Visit NIJC’s donation page at: https://immigrantjustice.org/donate
Mail Your Gift
Mail via USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc. to:
National Immigrant Justice Center
Attn: Carrie Schwarz
111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60604
Please include any special designations as an enclosed note with your gift to ensure timely and accurate acknowledgement.
Direct Your Gift From a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
You can make a one-time or recurring gift through your DAF.
To make a gift to NIJC through your DAF, please designate as follows:
Legal name: NIJC NFP
Federal tax ID: 93-3878636
Please mail your gift to:
National Immigrant Justice Center
Attn: Carrie Schwarz
111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60604
If you make your gift through your DAF, please contact Carrie Schwarz to streamline processing at (312) 235-4617 or cschwarz@immigrantjustice.org.
Please note that under IRS regulations, you may not use a DAF to pay for event tickets or sponsorship unless the ticket or sponsorship is 100% tax deductible.
You can also choose to name NIJC as the beneficiary of all or a portion of the remaining funds in your DAF after your lifetime.
If you have questions on the appropriate use of your DAF, please check with your tax advisor.
Maximize Your Impact with a Matching Gift
Many employers offer programs that match employee donations to amplify their impact.
- Online: Visit our matching gifts page to search for and see if your company offers a match program and to submit your match gift online.
- Mail Your Gift Form: Already have a matching gift form? Please mail it to:
National Immigrant Justice Center
Attn: Carrie Schwarz
111 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60604
If you mail your form, please let us know by contacting Carrie Schwarz at (312) 235-4617 or cschwarz@immigrantjustice.org.
Transfer From Automated Clearing House, Electronic File Transfer or Wire; or Transfer of Securities - Including Stocks, Mutual Fund Shares, and Bonds
Please contact Carrie Schwarz for details on transferring your gift at (312) 235-4617 or cschwarz@immigrantjustice.org.
Bequest: Include NIJC in Your Will or Living Trust
The following language may be used for making a gift to the National Immigrant Justice Center by will or living trust:
"I give, devise, bequeath, _______ (insert dollar amount, item of property, or % of residue) to NIJC NFP, a nonprofit corporation and a qualified 501(c)(3) organization located in Chicago, Illinois, Federal Tax ID Number 93-3878636, to support NIJC's mission."
If you choose to designate NIJC as a beneficiary, please contact Carrie Schwarz so we can acknowledge your thoughtful gift. Contact us at (312) 235-4617 or cschwarz@immigrantjustice.org.
Make NIJC a Designated Beneficiary
You can name NIJC a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other accounts that can be directed by way of a beneficiary designation.
If you choose to designate NIJC as a beneficiary, please let us know by contacting Carrie Schwarz so we can acknowledge your thoughtful gift. Contact us at (312) 235-4617 or cschwarz@immigrantjustice.org.
Fundraise for NIJC
Create a personal fundraising campaign on behalf of NIJC and provide life-changing legal services to immigrants and asylum seekers. Start your campaign now at www.immigrantjustice.org/fundraise and become an Immigrant Justice Champion! Already signed up? Check out our fundraiser toolkit with all the info you need to have a successful campaign.
Contact NIJC for Support
If you have questions or if you choose to make your gift through any channel other than a check or through our website, please let us know by contacting Carrie Schwarz so we can ensure NIJC’s receipt of your gift and thank you for your commitment to justice. Contact us at (312) 235-4617 or cschwarz@immigrantjustice.org.