Donate by Check or Money Order

Checks should be made payable to:

Experimental Station
6100 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

Bike Donation

By donating to our 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, you can declare the value of your charitable contribution as an itemized deduction.

Bikes can be dropped off during shop hours at Blackstone Bicycle Works, located just south of the Midway at 6100 S. Blackstone Ave.

Retail Shop Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1pm - 6pm Saturday Bike Sale: Saturday, 10am-1pm Saturday Shop Hours: 1pm - 5pm

In some cases we can arrange a pick-up (particularly if you have four or more bikes, or are located near Woodlawn/Hyde Park). Call 773-241-5458 or email shop@experimentalstation.org for further information.

Sorry, Blackstone Bicycle Works does not purchase bikes or offer trades.

Thanks for considering putting your used bikes to work for the future of Woodlawn!

Tax Status

The Experimental Station is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. The Experimental Station is also an experiment that requires the support of its community to continue to develop innovative ways to build independent cultural infrastructure. Any monetary donations to the Experimental Station are tax-deductible as allowed by federal law. We will mail you a great, big thank you letter within 30 days of receipt of your donation.