You Can Make a Difference.

You’re not powerless in the fight against poverty. Our proven model ends the cycle of poverty at scale — from a family to an entire region.

You can make an impact at any level.

Choose Your Impact

Every gift helps. You can make a difference in a variety of ways. 

FUND A Family

A $50 donation provides one light and impacts an entire village.

FUND A Village

A $25,000 donation provides 500 lights and impacts an entire village.

FUND A LIGHTHOUSE

A $1,000,000 donation provides 20,000 lights and impacts an entire region.

Ways to Give

  • Gifts of cash, typically payable by check, and credit card gifts are tax deductible and provide immediate funds to Watts of Love. 

    The easiest way to give is online. But you can also send a check to: 

    Watts of Love
    900 Warren Ave 
    Downers Grove, IL 60515

  • Watts of Love now accepts select cryptocurrency donations at https://platform.engiven.com/give/26046/widget/49350.

    Donating cryptocurrency directly to Watts of Love is a non-taxable event. Your gift will be larger because instead of paying capital gains taxes, Watts of Love will receive the full value of your contribution.

    If you are interested in donating a cryptocurrency not listed on the website or have questions, please contact the Development Office at development@wattsoflove.org. 

  • Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to double — or, in some cases, triple — donations to organizations by matching them.

    Please check with your employer about their Matching Gift Program.

  • Gifts of stock, other securities, or property have two significant advantages to the donor: they are tax-deductible for the full market value at the time the gift is made, and the donor does not pay capital gains on the appreciated value.

    Contact the Development Office for more information about making a gift of securities or property.

  • The Legacy of Light Society honors donors who have remembered Watts of Love by bequest in their estate plans or who have made a life income gift or other type of planned gift.

    You can become a member by: 

    • Including Watts of Love in your will 

    • Making Watts of Love a beneficiary of a retirement account 

    • Making a gift of a life insurance policy (a gift of life insurance can result in tax savings and can be made through an existing or a new policy) 

    • Establishing a charitable trust 

    • Making a gift of real estate or other tangible property 

    Each of these gifts can result in substantial tax savings for the donor. Please consult your tax adviser for more personal information. 

    Please notify the Watts of Love Development Office if you have made a deferred or planned gift to Watts of Love so that you will be included in The Legacy of Light Society at Development@WattsofLove.org

  • It is possible to make gifts of property that may allow income tax benefits for the donor during their lifetime, may be used during the lifetime of the door, and which would revert to Watts of Love, with possible estate tax savings. Organizations can achieve stability and growth through planned giving.

    Contact your tax adviser to discuss options suitable for you. 

  • Watts of Love welcomes donations such as office supplies, travel gear, and other items related to our programs, as well as donations of auction items for events. Gift value is determined by the donor through appraisal or a record of purpose.

    Please contact the Watts of Love Development Office if you would like to make a gift in kind by calling (630) 576-1142 or emailing development@wattsoflove.org.