ISTC inhabits the sweet spot where environmental awareness, human needs, and robust commerce come together to benefit today’s citizens and future generations.
Sustainability is hard. Without foresight, actions that solve one problem may cause others to emerge without warning. ISTC researchers see the big picture and build productive partnerships to improve the Illinois environment.
Your gift to the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Annual Fund supports work in the following areas:
- Clean energy
- Carbon capture and utilization
- Waste utilization
- Emerging contaminants
- Public outreach and education
- Energy conservation
- Water conservation and reuse
- Toxics use reduction
- Sustainability planning
- Sustainable economic development
Pay by Check
Your check should be payable to the University of Illinois Foundation; please note on the check that your gift is in support of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center and mail to:
University of Illinois Foundation
P.O. Box 734500
Chicago, IL 60673-4500
Pay by Credit Card
- Visit the secure University of Illinois Foundation form.
- Under “Gift Designation,” choose “IL Sustainable Technology Center Annual Fund.”
- Enter an amount, donor, whether this is a one-time or recurring gift, and other information as indicated on the form.
If you prefer to make a gift via check, or if you require assistance, please contact Director of Advancement Betsy Rodriquez at 217-333-9713. Thank you in advance! You will receive an acknowledgment from the U. of I. Foundation for tax purposes. You may be contacted by our staff for consent to publicly acknowledge your gift or confirmation that you wish to remain anonymous.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind are non-monetary donations, including donated services or tangible real and personal property. Examples of potential gifts in kind include, but are not limited to, professional services, labor, equipment, machinery, or supplies. Donated equipment or machinery could assist our staff with providing site assessments or demonstrating alternative technologies or processes. In-kind contributions of professional services or labor might be counted toward matching funds obligations on federal grants. There are various rules and procedures that must be followed for proper processing of such contributions, including determination of the fair market value of such a gift (unless the donor is the manufacturer of the item and thus sets the market value of their own products). If you are interested in making an in-kind gift to support our work, please contact us at istc-info@illinois.edu to explore ideas.