Donations
Help us inspire the next generation of global thinkers.
Your donation supports geography education, outreach programs, and the development of valuable learning resources across Chicago and beyond.
Donation Benefits
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Sustain GSC’s geographic programming
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Get tax deductions (list GSC’s 501c3 number and info on whether donations are deductible)
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See the impact of your support right in your own community
The Geographic Society of Chicago is a 501©3 nonprofit organization of local, national, and international scope, that has been affiliated with the National Geographic Society. Since 1898, the GSC has educated the public about geography and its important uses.
When you contribute to GSC, you are helping us to fulfill our mission to educate the public about geography and its important uses. With your financial support, we are able to:
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Train students in the latest geospatial technologies.
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Offer unique educational experiences that harness the power of maps and the integrative tools of GIS (geographic information systems) to solve environmental and community issues.
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Provide events and programming free of charge.
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Host webinars on geography-related social issues.
We’ve made donating super easy. Simply click on the button below to get started! Many thanks for your kind support.
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