Additional Ways to Give

Your support makes a lasting impact on research, career development, and global access to care in the field of heart and lung transplantation. In addition to online giving, we offer several other methods to support our mission. Choose an option below that works best for you.

 Become an ISHLT Foundation Circle Donor

When you become a Circle Donor to the ISHLT Foundation, you make an enduring commitment to transform care for patients with advanced heart and lung disease. Here’s how your support makes a difference:

Photo of a man speaking to ISHLT Foundation Donors at the 2023 ISHLT Foundation Reception
  • Create a Lasting Impact: Circle Donors play a crucial role in building sustainable resources for the Foundation's long-term initiatives, helping to establish an endowment that will support ongoing research and education well into the future.
  • Accelerate Medical Innovation: Circle Donors help drive groundbreaking research and advancements in heart and lung transplantation, directly impacting patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • Support Career Development: Your contributions provide critical funding for early-career clinician-scientists in their career development, ensuring skilled and passionate healthcare professionals will lead advancements in the field.
  • Exclusive Engagement Opportunities: Circle Donors gain access to special events, research updates, and insights into projects funded by their contributions.
  • Recognition and Legacy: By joining as a Circle Donor, you will receive recognition from the ISHLT Foundation for your commitment, which will include personalized appreciation and acknowledgment in key publications, reports, and Foundation events.
  • Networking with Like-minded Community: As a Circle Donor, you’ll join a network of fellow philanthropists who share your dedication to advancing heart and lung disease care, creating valuable relationships within an inspiring community.

If you would like to make a significant gift of $2,500 or more, consider joining one of the ISHT’s Foundation’s Circle Donor levels.

Become an ISHLT Foundation Circle Donor Today
ISHLT Foundation Donor Circles
Pioneer
Circle
Donors

$50,000+
Regent
Circle
Donors

$25,000+
Trustee
Circle
Donors

$10,000+
Benefactor
Circle
Donors

$5,000+
Sustainer
Circle
Donors

$2,500+
 Institutional Giving

Institutional giving offers transformative benefits for the ISHLT Foundation, fueling impactful programs in heart and lung disease care and research. Here’s how it strengthens the Foundation’s mission:

Sustained Funding for Research and Programs

Institutional donations provide stable funding for research, career development, and patient care, enabling advancements.

Community and Global Impact

Institutional support funds programs for equitable, quality care, advancing global heart and lung transplantation standards.

Enhanced Innovation and Research Capacity

Institutional gifts fuel new projects, expand research, support clinicians, and drive innovation.

Institutional Alignment with Philanthropic Goals

Institutions gain the benefit of aligning with leaders in heart and lung transplantation, showcasing commitment to health and innovation.

Greater Reach and Visibility

Partnerships with institutions expand the ISHLT Foundation's reach, connecting with wider audiences and increasing support.

Photo of 2024 Multimodality Research in HTX Grant Recipient, Jonathan Yeung, and others

If you would like to make an institutional donation, email Shanita Anderson at shanita.anderson@ishlt.org or call +1-312-224-0009 for more information.

 Set Up a Pledge Installment Plan

We make it easy to spread your donation over time with a pledge installment plan. Pledge your support today and pay over a period that works for you. Simply click the link to access the Pledge Form:

  1. Select the total amount you would like to donate.
  2. When you would like to complete your pledge.
  3. Choose a schedule: monthly, quarterly, or annually.
  4. Click Pledge Now to automatically set up your pledge.

Our team will provide reminders for each scheduled payment.

 Donate by Check

If you prefer to give by check, please make it payable to ISHLT Foundation and send it to:

ISHLT Foundation
141 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1340
Chicago, Illinois 60604
USA

Include a note with your check indicating any specific designation for your gift.

Designation options:

  • Area of Greatest Need
  • Francis D. Pagani, MD Endowed Mentorship Award
  • In honor or memory of someone
 Donate by ACH / Direct Bank Transfer

To pay by ACH or wire, please email the Foundation at foundation@ishlt.org or call +312-224-1277 for instructions.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a profound difference.

Together, we can transform the future of heart and lung transplantation—and save lives. Your support will not only drive progress in heart and lung transplantation but also provide hope to patients and families around the world. For assistance or more information, please contact us at foundation@ishlt.org or +1-312-224-1261.

Donations to the ISHLT Foundation support research and educational programs aimed at improving care for patients with advanced heart and lung disease. The ISHLT Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, tax number 36-3142246. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law.