Make a Gift
Donors of the Newberry support our efforts to care for a world-renowned collection and make it accessible—free of charge—to thousands of people from Chicago and around the globe. Your gift to the Annual Fund makes you a member of the Newberry Associates, President's Fellows, or Next Chapter.
Support the Annual Fund and ensure the Newberry continues to inspire new research and learning in the humanities.
Support the Annual Fund
Membership Levels and Benefits
Annual Fund donors of $50 or more receive benefits based on the level of their contribution. All donors receive a subscription to The Newberry Magazine and an exclusive gift. Additional benefits include:
$50 to $99 (Bibliophiles)
- 10% discount at the Newberry Bookshop
- Invitation to the annual Associates event
- Invitation to virtual conversations with Newberry staff
$100 to $249 (Authors)
All of the above, plus:
- 10% discount on adult education classes
- Opportunity to enroll in a Newberry book group
$250 to $499 (Literati)
All of the above, plus:
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Early registration for Newberry adult education classes
$500 to $999 (Humanists)
All of the above, plus:
- Invitation to Newberry exhibition openings
$1,000 to $1,499 (Scholars)
All of the above, plus:
- Invitation to curator-led tours of Newberry exhibitions
We gratefully recognize individuals who give $1,500 or more to the Annual Fund as members of the President’s Fellows. All donors receive a subscription to The Newberry Magazine and an exclusive gift. Additional benefits include:
$1,500 to $2,499 (Supporting Fellows)
- Recognition on donor plaques in the Newberry’s lobby and in the Annual Report
- 10% discount at the Newberry Bookshop
- 10% discount and early registration for Newberry adult education classes
- Exclusive email notification about the Newberry’s weekly Colloquium
- Opportunity to enroll in a Newberry book group
- Exclusive Newberry recognition gifts
- Invitations to the following events: Annual President’s Reception, Associates Night, Newberry exhibition openings, and curator-led tours of Newberry exhibitions
$2,500 to $4,999 (Sustaining Fellows)
All of the above, plus:
- Invitation to a reception with the speakers after a public program
$5,000 to $9,999 (Senior Fellows)
All of the above, plus:
- Complimentary copy of select publications by Newberry staff and fellows
$10,000 to $24,999 (President’s Circle)
All of the above, plus:
- Invitation to participate in a book group discussion led by a Newberry staff member or fellow
$25,000 and above (President’s Cabinet)
All of the above, plus:
- A private collection presentation and tour of the Newberry for you and up to 6 guests
All Next Chapter members receive a subscription to The Newberry Magazine, an exclusive gift, and the benefits listed above for their level of support.
In addition, Next Chapter members receive invitations to exclusive events designed to engage the next generation of Newberry supporters.
More Ways to Give
Volunteer
If you love to learn, teach, and inspire, become a Newberry volunteer today.
Donate Books and Materials
Donate books to be sold in the Newberry’s Rosenberg Bookshop and online or contact a curator about donating an item to the Newberry's collection.
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Contact Us
For more information on supporting the Newberry, please contact our Development Office at (312) 255-3581 or via email.
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More than 600 years of human history are waiting to be discovered in the Newberry's reading rooms, exhibition galleries, classrooms, and event spaces.
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