ENDOWMENT DONATION CREDIT

Creates the Endow Illinois Tax Credit Act and amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Requires the Department of Revenue to authorize an income tax credit to taxpayers who provide an endowment gift to a permanent endowment fund. Sets forth procedures and criteria for authorizing the credits. Provides that the aggregate amount of all credits that the Department may authorize may not exceed $50,000,000 in 2009, $75,000,000 in 2010, or $100,000,000 in 2011 and each calendar year thereafter. Provides conditions for eligibility. Requires the Department to make an annual report concerning the credits. Provides that the credit may be carried forward for 3 years. Exempts the credit from the Act's sunset provisions. Effective immediately.