There are several ways to support the Brothers through the KabarA Challenge. Each one is an act of accompaniment — a way of walking with the Brothers just as they have walked with so many others.
Every gift — in whatever form it takes — directly supports the Brothers’ care and ensures that no Brother faces this season alone. Here are the ways you can participate in the 2026 KabarA Challenge.
Owners of closely-held companies can gift shares of stock to the Christian Brothers, a public charity. Stock must have been held for at least one year and appreciated in value. Please call Anthony C. Chimera, M.B.A. at (630) 323-3725 ext. 211 before transferring.
The Christian Brothers of the Midwest accepts gifts from all Donor Advised Funds. Contact your Fund manager for recommendation details, or make a gift directly through the link below.
For additional information, please call Anthony C. Chimera, M.B.A., Director of Development, at (630) 323-3725, ext. 211.
Make a gift from your DAF →Donors age 70½ and older can transfer up to $108,000 a year directly to a qualified charity, free of federal income tax. The IRA Charitable Rollover counts toward your required minimum distribution and must be completed by December 31.
Contact your IRA plan administrator and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the Christian Brothers, a 501(c)3 organization. Federal Tax I.D.: 36-4027959.
Start your IRA charitable rollover →The fastest and most direct way to give. Your gift is processed securely through GiveLively and immediately eligible for the matching gift opportunity.
Prefer to give by mail? Make your check payable to the Christian Brothers of the Midwest and include “KabarA Challenge” in the memo line.
A bequest or planned gift is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure the Brothers’ mission endures for generations to come. If you have already included the Brothers in your estate plans, we would be grateful to know.
Owners of closely-held companies can gift shares of stock to the Christian Brothers, a public charity. Stock must have been held for at least one year and appreciated in value. Before transferring stock, please call Anthony C. Chimera, M.B.A. at (630) 323-3725 ext. 211.
Brokerage Firm: LPL Financial Account Name: Christian Brothers of Midwest – A not-for-profit Corporation DTC Number: 0075 Account Number: 2624–8046 Federal Tax I.D.: 36-4027959 Account Rep: Paul Vanecek: (630) 725-5257 LPL Customer Service: (800) 877-7201
The Christian Brothers of the Midwest accepts gifts from all Donor Advised Funds. Contact your Fund manager for recommendation details, or make a gift directly through the link below.
For additional information, please call Anthony C. Chimera, M.B.A., Director of Development, at (630) 323-3725, ext. 211.
Make a gift from your DAF →Donors age 70½ and older can transfer up to $108,000 a year directly to a qualified charity, free of federal income tax. The IRA Charitable Rollover counts toward your required minimum distribution and must be completed by December 31.
Contact your IRA plan administrator and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the Christian Brothers, a 501(c)3 organization. Federal Tax I.D.: 36-4027959.
Start your IRA charitable rollover →Matching donors pledge a minimum of $5,000 annually to be used for the dollar-for-dollar match, currently at $250,000.
Legacy donors remember the KabarA Challenge in their estate plans. To learn more about legacy giving, visit the Parmenie Heritage Guild.
Learn about the Parmenie Heritage Guild →For more giving opportunities, contact Anthony C. Chimera, M.B.A.
at (630) 323-3725 ext. 211 or achimera@cbmidwest.org.
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