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FreshLens Chicago is an Illinois 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and has received federal tax-exempt status. Any donations would be deductible to the extent permitted by law.

In-Kind Photography Equipment Donations

We welcome donations of photography related equipment including DSLR Cameras, mirrorless, film and point and shoot cameras, lenses, computers and auxiliary equipment such as tripods, memory cards, card readers, portable hard drives. Please contact us if you need additional information about what kind of equipment we accept.

Financial Contributions

As a non-profit organization, we are dependent on your generosity to provide educational opportunities for our students. Please use the button below to make a one-time or a recurring tax-deductible online donation, or you may mail us a check to:

FreshLens Chicago
C/O Richard Stromberg Chicago Photography Classes
4001 N. Ravenswood Suite 105
Chicago, IL 60613

 

Lens of Hope Award

Given each year to person/corporation who goes above and beyond in supporting our efforts to reach under-resourced communities in Chicago.

2023 - Jon N. Will

2021 - William Sineni

2020 - Carol & Arnie Kanter

2019 - Nick Sinnott

2018 - Michele & Mark Kellner

2017 - Jenner & Block


THANK YOU!

FreshLens Chicago would like to extend a special thank you to Richard Stromberg Chicago Photography Classes for giving FreshLens Chicago a home and for their commitment to support under-served Chicago youth.