Member Program

• Your membership is helping to develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois

• Become a member today!

• Your membership is helping to develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois • Become a member today!

 

Join or Renew Your Membership

 

We are commemorating the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party

Your membership helps develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois.

The rewards that come with preserving the history of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party are indescribable. 

Be a part of this society so that generations after us will know the truth about this amazing group of young people. We are a community passionate about the Illinois Chapter.

We worked for over two years before becoming an official nonprofit organization, and you are now seeing the fruits of our labor.

Membership is now open, and you will love every minute of this history.

Membership Levels

The names of our membership levels are symbolic and in honor of the Black Panther Party’s structure and programs.  It is our way of honoring the Party’s work and sacrifice.

  • Culture Cadre - Open now!

  • Defense Cadre - opening at a later date

  • Information Cadre - opening at a later date

  • Education Cadre - opening at a later date

  • Health Cadre - opening at a later date

  • Communications Cadre - opening at a later date

Our membership tiers are still being developed, and we invite you to join the Culture Cadre now. You can always upgrade your membership when higher levels open.

 

The Rewards of Membership

 

Being A Part of Something Big

 

Landmarking Historic Sites.

Educational Materials.

 

Interview Series.

Events and More.

Sponsorship

 

Inquiries for Sponsors, Supporters, Advocates, and In-Kind Gifts.

Please contact us if you are interested in partnering with us.

We thank the following institutions: The Chicago History Museum, Landmarks Illinois, Lawyers for the Creative Arts, and Loyola University’s Public History Department.

 

FAQ

Is this $25.00 tax-deductible?

Yes!

Can I just donate instead?

Yes! You can donate here.

Checks and money orders can be mailed and made out to HPS, IL-BPP, 1507 East 53rd Street, Suite 485, Chicago, IL 60615. 

Are my donations tax-deductible?

We are a 501(c)(3) organization and the entirety of your donations are tax-deductible. Our Tax ID Number is 87-3905421. Tax letters will be sent by January 31 every year.

Members whose financial contributions total $250 or more, or members who do not have an email address, receive their tax letter via US Postal Service. Members whose contributions total $249 or less and have an email address on file with the HPS, IL-BPP receive their tax letter via email.

Donor Privacy Policy, Our Commitment to Our Donors

We will not sell, share or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.

This policy applies to all information received by the Historical Preservation Society of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, both online and offline, on any Platform ("Platform", includes the HPS, IL-BPP website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.

To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.