The Lincoln Lodge Fundraiser
​Help Keep Chicago Laughing (and the Clowns Grinning)
At The Lincoln Lodge, we’ve spent over two decades nurturing comedy’s strangest, brightest, and boldest voices, and now we need your help to keep the laughter alive.
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Our bathrooms are legendary: lined with portraits of delightfully weird clowns. This holiday season, you can adopt one of these eccentric icons, and your gift will directly support Chicago’s only non-profit, no-drink-minimum comedy club.
How It Works
It’s simple, and gloriously silly.
Each adoption tier offers its own way to leave your mark (and your name) in the hallowed halls of Lincoln Lodge history. Whether you’re saving a single clown or sponsoring an entire bathroom, your donation keeps our stages alive and our sense of humor intact.
Welcome to the Clown Shop
Browse our collection of adoptable clowns — each with its own story, name, and price tag of pure comedy gold.
These are just a few of our adoptable clowns — a tiny taste of the full lineup! Don’t wait, explore the rest and find your perfect clown before Giving Tuesday, Dec 2!
Why It Matters
Every dollar raised helps The Lincoln Lodge continue to:
Support local comedians and touring headliners.
Offer affordable comedy classes and workshops.
Maintain a space that welcomes all forms of laughter and community.
When you adopt a clown, you’re helping keep Chicago’s comedy scene independent, inclusive, and joyfully strange.