Ways to Support the Moran Center
A gift to the Moran Center directly supports access to legal representation, social work services, and restorative interventions.
Whether as a tribute to a loved one, a recurring commitment to justice, or as a small act of good – your contributions help the Moran Center serve more than 1,700 people each year.

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The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
EIN: 36-3180725
Ways to Give
Credit Card/ Debit Card
Give online to the Moran Center by credit or debit card.
Personal Check
To make a contribution by check please mail your check, payable to The Moran Center, to:
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
1900 A Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
ACH / Wire Transfers
To donate via ACH or wire transfer, please do so by following these instructions.
Gifts In-Kind
We accept in-kind donations that help us serve our clients. If you would like to make an in-kind donation, please contact Shirley Kuzmanic-Galan at shirley@moran-center.org or 847-492-1410.
Our current wish list includes:
- Large-capacity paper shredder
- Printing and copying services
- Gift Cards to Office Depot, Walmart, Target or Best Buy
- Medium to large-sized art pieces for the office (especially from local artists)
- Small office plants
Workplace Giving
Does your employer have a workplace giving or United Way campaign? Support the Moran Center easily with a monthly payroll deduction.
Employer Matching Gift
Double your gift! Ask your human resources department if your employer matches the contributions their employees make to nonprofits.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
To give through your DAF, request a distribution from your DAF provider:
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
1900 A Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
EIN 36-3180725
- Please include your name and contact information with the distribution so we can properly acknowledge your gift. If you wish to be anonymous, please indicate this as well.
- If your provider uses an online DAF platform (such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or Vanguard Charitable), you may search for us by name or EIN.
Retirement Account Distributions
To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA contact your IRA plan administrator and request a direct distribution:
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
1900 A Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
EIN 36-3180725
Please include your name and contact information with the distribution so we can properly acknowledge your gift. If you wish to be recognized anonymously, please indicate this as well.
Gifts of Stock
To make a gift of stock to the Moran Center, initiate a transfer of securities to the account of the James B. Moran Center at Wintrust Bank:
- Business name: James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy
- Bank: Wintrust Bank
- Clearing Firm: LPL Financial
- DTC# 0075
- Account # 4437-0552
Please contact Shirley Kuzmanic-Galan at shirley@moran-center.org or 847-492-1410 to notify her of your gift or if any questions arise. For more details, please follow these instructions.
Legacy Giving
If you would like to discuss donating a planned gift to the Moran Center, please contact Rachel J. Solomon at rsolomon@moran-center.org.

RECURRING GIVING
Set up a monthly gift to support the Moran Center’s mission with small acts of kindness all year.
Grantors & Foundations
If you are a current grantor or foundation funder in need of information, please contact Andrew Baldwin, Grants Manager at abaldwin@moran-center.org.
Coordinate a Tribute Gift
Looking to honor someone special by supporting the Moran Center? Contact our Director of Development & Communications to coordinate your gift at rsolomon@moran-center.org.
Development & Communications Team
- Rachel J. Solomon (she/her), Director of Development & Communications
- Andrew Baldwin (he/him), Grants Manager
- Eli Chaidez (she/her), Development Coordinator

