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Clare Woods operates under Bartlett Learning Center, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. If you receive goods or services in exchange for your contribution, the deductible amount may be reduced by their value. Please consult your tax advisor about your individual circumstances.

Your gift helps people of all abilities grow with confidence, belong in community, and build skills for greater independence. Donations support our continuum of care, including Clare Woods Academy, our Transition & Vocational Program, Clare Woods Group Home, and our Adult Day Program.

Your generosity helps provide learning materials, therapeutic resources, vocational experiences, community activities, and welcoming spaces where students, residents, and adult participants can thrive. Gifts without a designated purpose allow us to respond where support is needed most.

Community support helps us strengthen our programs beyond what tuition and other funding sources provide. Donations allow us to enrich daily experiences, invest in resources and equipment, and develop new opportunities as the needs of the people we serve evolve.

Every gift helps sustain a continuum of support through school, adulthood, and life in the community.

Yes. If you would like your gift to support a particular Clare Woods program or initiative, please contact our Development Office so we can confirm the current need and document your wishes.

If you do not have a particular program in mind, an unrestricted gift gives us the flexibility to address our greatest needs.

Absolutely! Businesses, service organizations, and community groups support Clare Woods through event sponsorships, employee giving, matching gifts, donation drives, volunteer projects, and vocational or community partnerships.

We would love to learn about your team’s interests and explore opportunities to work together. Please contact our Development Office to get started.

Yes! Donations of needed supplies, equipment, and other items can make a meaningful difference in our classrooms and programs. Our classroom and program wish lists (link to wishlists page) are a great place to find items we currently need.

For donations outside our wish lists, please contact our Development Office before purchasing or delivering items. Acceptance depends on current needs, condition, available space, and any costs associated with using or maintaining the donation. We may not be able to accept every item offered.

Yes. A tribute gift is a meaningful way to celebrate someone special, recognize a milestone, or remember a loved one while supporting the Clare Woods community.

Please contact our Development Office with your gift details and the name of the person you wish to honor or remember. If you would like someone notified of your tribute, let us know so we can coordinate an acknowledgment.

Your gift may be eligible for an employer match, helping your generosity go even further. Ask your human resources team whether your company offers a matching gift program and how to submit a request.

Our legal nonprofit name is Bartlett Learning Center, Inc. Contact our Development Office if you need documentation or assistance with your employer’s process.

Please contact our Development Office to coordinate a grant from your donor-advised fund and obtain the organization information your fund’s sponsoring organization needs.

Our legal nonprofit name is Bartlett Learning Center, Inc. If your proposed grant relates to an event or sponsorship, please speak with us before submitting the recommendation so we can confirm that the arrangement meets applicable requirements.

Gifts of stocks or other securities may be accepted following review. Please contact our Development Office before initiating a transfer so we can coordinate your gift, provide the appropriate instructions, and ensure your contribution is properly identified and acknowledged.

Yes. A legacy gift can help sustain opportunities and support for future generations of the Clare Woods community. You may wish to consider naming Bartlett Learning Center, Inc., the legal nonprofit organization behind Clare Woods, in your will or as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Please work with your legal or financial advisor and contact our Development Office to discuss your intentions and confirm the organization information needed for your plans.

Yes. We acknowledge gifts in writing. Please include your current email or mailing address when making a donation so we can thank you and provide an acknowledgment for your records.

For donated items, the acknowledgment describes the property received without assigning a dollar value. Donors are responsible for determining the value of their contributions for tax purposes. If you need a replacement acknowledgment, please contact our Development Office.

Bartlett Learning Center, Inc. is the legal nonprofit organization behind Clare Woods. You may see this name on donation receipts, financial documents, or employer matching gift platforms.

When giving by check, please make it payable to Bartlett Learning Center, Inc. Our Development Office can help with delivery instructions or any questions about identifying our organization.

There are many ways to make a difference! You can explore volunteer opportunities, purchase items from a program wish list, participate in a fundraising event, introduce us to a potential community partner, or share our work with others.

Your time, connections, and advocacy help create more opportunities for the people we serve.

We would love to help you find a meaningful way to get involved. Contact Megan Taylor in our Development Office at mtaylor@clarewoods.org or (630) 289-4221, ext. 615.

Thank you for helping people of all abilities grow with confidence, belong in community, and achieve lifelong resilience.