Dedicated Gifts
& Sponsorships
AIDS Garden Chicago’s ongoing maintenance is funded by private support.
We invite you to join us. Your generous gift of any amount is truly appreciated. Private dollars help fund garden and sculpture maintenance, upkeep of special features, and community outreach. Help us ensure AIDS Garden Chicago remains supported for future generations.
Garden Donor Wall featuring Dedicated Gingko Leaves
Bronze Gingko leaves are gracefully embedded in the AIDS Garden Chicago Donor Wall at the Honor Gate Grand Entrance. Each leaf features a custom inscription to celebrate or honor a loved one.
Complete your Gingko Leaf Dedication online or contact us to learn more.
The Gingko is the oldest surviving species of tree known to exist. It represents strength, longevity, and resilience and will be featured throughout the garden.
$25,000 - Large bronze Gingko leaf with custom inscription (12”)
$10,000 - Medium bronze Gingko leaf with custom inscription (8”)
$5,000 - Small bronze Gingko leaf with custom inscription (5”)
Your additional gift will help to support costs for those who cannot afford an inscription.
Gingko leaf dimensions are approximate and subject to change. Final LEAF inscription will be confirmed with donor before install.
Garden Feature Sponsorships & Major Giving
If you are interested in making a capital gift, please contact us to learn more. We also gratefully accept bequests, endowments, and ongoing gifts from donor advised funds. AIDS Garden Chicago maintenance will be an ongoing expense, and we hope to build an endowment to support the garden in perpetuity.
Willa Iglitzen Lang
Executive Director, Chicago Parks Foundation
(773) 505-9742 | wlang@chicagoparksfoundation.org