If you are planning to mail a check by the end of the year, please note that the U.S. Postal Service has updated its rules, and machine postmarks will now be applied when mail is processed at regional processing centers (not at the local drop off point). To ensure your check is postmarked in time to be eligible for a 2025 charitable deduction, we recommend requesting a manual postmark in person at a post office or using certified/registered mail. Click here for more details on giving dates and deadlines.
James Keller is a senior manager of investment accounting at The Chicago Community Trust.
He is responsible for the investment and fund accounting for the invested assets of both The Chicago Community Trust and The Chicago Community Foundation. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
