Giving Back


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Giving Back Is the Central Baptist Village Way

For more than 125 years, Central Baptist Village has continually provided exceptional care, a gracious lifestyle, and a rich, vibrant community for life, even if a resident has exhausted their finances. The incredible generosity of our faithful supporters is what makes this possible.

As a faith-based organization, donations have also been critical to our ability to remain a progressive, innovative, and award-winning senior living community.

All donations to Central Baptist Village, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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Funds to Support

Donors have the option of giving to a specific cause, including:

Home for Life Fund

Ensures residents in financial need can continue to make CBV their home

Technology Fund

Brings state-of-the-art technology to enrich, engage, and enhance residents’ lives

Creative Arts Fund

Expands regular arts programming, as well as our therapeutic creative arts programs of music, movement, and art

Employee Appreciation Fund

Recognizes and honors staff for the incredible care they provide residents

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Ways to give

There are many ways to contribute to Central Baptist Village, from volunteering your time to making a gift to our Tree of Life as a tribute to a loved one or planning ahead now to leave your legacy through an endowment gift. We can all participate and take joy in helping others, honoring older adults and residents, and supporting this very special community.

  • Recognition on the Tree of Life
    • A sacred and universal symbol around the world for thousands of years, the Tree of Life represents strength, security, growth, family, and connections—all of the values CBV embodies. Honor or memorialize a loved one, your family, or an organization with a gift of $1,000 or more with an inscription on our Tree of Life. You can direct your gift to whichever fund you choose. Smaller tribute gifts will be recognized in our annual magazine, The Villager. For more information, please contact Carol Zillmann at 708.583.8547 or [email protected].
  • Gift Commitments & Matching Gifts
    • You can contribute to Central Baptist Village throughout your lifetime with an ongoing pledge. These gifts can be scheduled to be made on a monthly or annual basis and are often matched by your employer.
  • Planned Gifts/Bequests
    • A gift through your will or estate plan, known as a planned gift, allows you to promise a gift today that will benefit Central Baptist Village in the future. It is a meaningful and generous way to express your gratitude to our community for the dedicated and benevolent care it has provided for your loved one.
  • Gifts of Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds
    • Central Baptist Village welcomes gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that have been held for more than six months. Your gift of these securities ensures ongoing support today and long into the future. In addition to the philanthropic value of your gift, because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your donation of stocks or other securities is tax-deductible as allowed by law. This means you receive a charitable deduction based on the fair market value of your donations, and your donation will significantly reduce the capital gains tax on the appreciated portion of the gift.
  • Tax-Free Transfer (RMD)
    • If you are 70 and 1/2 years of age, the required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA can be transferred directly to Central Baptist Village as a tax-free, charitable transfer. This removes that portion of your RMD as taxable income. This is a strategic way to both make an impact through your gift and realize significant income tax savings.

Volunteering Goes a Long Way

We love volunteers! Individuals of all ages and organizations such as churches, youth groups, scout troops, and schools are welcome. There’s no experience required to volunteer with us. All you need is a ready smile and the knowledge that you’re going to have an amazing experience with some truly incredible people. We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities to make meaningful connections and contributions throughout our community.

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Your gift, and every gift, is bringing this wonderful place to life.