Information for Attorneys and Other Professionals

The Office of Planned Giving at the Archdiocese of Chicago provides support for a full range of charitable gift planning options and services. The Archdiocese of Chicago, its employees or representatives, do not offer legal or financial advice. We strongly urge prospective donors to consult with their attorney, financial advisor, estate planning professional, accountant or other appropriate professional before making any material decisions based on information we provide through this Web site, printed materials or other sources.

We welcome the opportunity to work with you in helping your clients identify tax-wise and beneficial ways to support the Archdiocese of Chicago’s charitable non-profit mission. Please feel free to contact us directly for information or assistance on a confidential basis.

Legal Name

All charitable gifts for the Archdiocese of Chicago should be directed to The Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a corporation sole, located in Chicago, Illinois.

All charitable gifts for a parish, school, or agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago should be directed to The Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a corporation sole, for benefit of the particular parish, school, or agency.

TAX I.D. Number

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s TAX ID number is #36-2170826.