ways to give
Since the Club’s inception in 1966, we have supported 300+ families of fallen first responders with over $16 million in assistance. We pledge to be there for our survivor families with immediate financial assistance, educational assistance, and resources for counseling, legal needs and investment services.
Support families of fallen first responders and active duty first responders across the state by making a donation to the 100 Club of Illinois today.
Below are ways to support the 100 Club of Illinois. To make a donation to the Club, click the button below.
Cash or Check
Cash or checks can be mailed to the 100 Club of Illinois – 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1351 Chicago, IL 60611
2023 Illinois Tax Return
When you file your 2023 taxes, you can donate part or all of your refund to the 100 Club of Illinois. You can also make a donation by increasing the amount of your tax payment. Simply check the box on Schedule G of your Illinois Tax Return and indicate the amount you want to donate to the 100 Club of Illinois.
Your gift will fuel the 100 Club’s mission of providing for first responders and their families throughout the state of Illinois. Encourage your friends and family to participate by donating a portion of their tax refund!
For more information, click here.
Monthly Gift
Make a monthly contribution to the 100 Club of Illinois. To begin, click here and follow the steps below:
- Select the amount you’d like to donate monthly
- Check the box under “Recurring Gift”
- Select monthly and choose a gift day of the 1st or 15th of each month
If you need assistance, please contact Kelsey at KTomko@100clubIL.org
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
You can recommend a grant to the 100 Club of Illinois in two ways:
- Contact your financial institution or foundation. The grant will arrive at the 100 Club of Illinois with only the institutions name and address on it, unless you request otherwise.
- Call your philanthropic advisor or fund manager. A check from your fund will be send directly to the 100 Club of Illinois.
When granting through your DAF, please include the following information:
- Tax ID: 100 Club of Illinois, 36-6158087
- Mailing Address: 100 Club of Illinois – 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1351 Chicago, IL 60611
membership
Being a member of the 100 Club of Illinois is an annual donation to support the 100 Club’s mission of providing for families of first responders killed in the line of duty and supporting all active duty first responders across the state of Illinois.
Membership levels range from $50-$5,000. More information can be found here.
Matching Gift
Ask if your company or employer matches gifts. After making a donation to the 100 Club of Illinois, let your employer know and provide the following information about the Club:
- Tax ID: 36-6158087
- Mailing Address: 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1351 Chicago, IL 60611
If your employer needs more information, please contact Kelsey at KTomko@100clubIL.org
Planned Giving
A gift through your will or trust is a simple and meaningful way to support the mission of the 100 Club of Illinois. Below is sample language you can share with your attorney when making a bequest to the 100 Club of Illinois:
- For a Simple Bequest: “I hearby give and bequeath $___ from my estate to the 100 Club of Illinois, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, Chicago, Illinois, for its general purposes.”
- For a Remainder Gift: “I hearby give and bequeath all (or ___%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to the 100 Club of Illinois, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, Chicago, Illinois, for its general purposes.”
Create a Fundraiser
If you’d like to host an online fundraiser to support the Club, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/100club-yourway to get started. You can create your own fundraising page and collect donations for the Club. Donations are tax deductible and donors will receive a receipt via email upon donating.
In-kind donation
If you or your company would like to make an in-kind donation, please contact Kelsey at KTomko@100clubIL.org.