OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

There are many ways to support Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois. We welcome donations from individuals, foundations, organizations, and businesses.

Thanks to your support in 2023, we provided a record-breaking 1,035,377 meals to nearly 10,000 older adults! In addition to providing them with nourishing home-delivered meals and life-changing friendship, you ensure local seniors can enjoy delicious meals and engaging social time with friends at our Community Cafés and stay connected and cared for through our Friendship Line check-in calls.

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FUNDRAISING

You are our most powerful advocate! Without the help of committed individuals who have the power and conviction to inspire others, we wouldn’t be able to serve the nearly 5,500 meals each day to our senior neighbors in need.
Interested in inspiring others and make a major impact? There are many creative ways to support our cause, including:

1. Create A Facebook Fundraiser

2. Contribute In Honor/Memory of Someone

3. Put together a fun and creative fundraiser for us (for additional information or assistance email our office at info@mowfni.org

Matching Gifts

Many companies have a Corporate Matching Gift Program and will match your monetary and/or volunteer contribution with a corporate gift. Check with your employer to find out if they offer this great way to increase the value of your giving.

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Donor-Advised Fund

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a philanthropic giving tool that allows you to grant funds to charities while providing an immediate tax-benefit to you. It’s like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting causes you care about.

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Make A Gift of Stock

Giving a gift of stock to Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois can have many tax benefits.

Stock/DTC information:
DTC Code: DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40 Tax ID #: 31-1640316
Account Number: 6195-9729
Account Name: Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois
EIN: 36-4461669
Receiving Institution: Charles Schwab

Qualified Charitable Contribution IRA

You can give up to $100,000 tax free from your IRA directly to a qualified charity like Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.
When contributing via your IRA, your gift will be put to use immediately, allowing you to see the difference your donation is making for Older Adults.

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Gifts in Tribute or Honor

Many people have a connection to Meals on Wheels. Whether you have a loved one who has received meals, delivered meals, or is simply passionate about ending senior hunger – the option to give in memory, or in honor of someone meaningful is always available.
If you would like to recognize a loved one with a financial contribution, you can let them know by sending them an electronic card. When making a donation, check the appropriate box for In Memoriam giving.

To make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone go to the donation page, fill the donation form as you normally would, check the box next to “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone”, fill in the required information about the person, then click on next to continue to the payment options page. The donation will then be acknowledged and viewed as a memoriam donation.

Planned Gift

Including Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois in your estate planning allows you to create a legacy that endures, even beyond your own lifetime. Your planned gift lets older adults and people with disabilities know they always have someone to count on! Bequests are most commonly made through a will or trust. You may designate a percentage of your estate or a dollar amount, or even a piece of real estate.

Once you’ve decided to make a bequest to Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, the following language and legal address may be helpful to your attorney:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois, an Illinois nonprofit organization, whose present address is 7222 W. Cermak Road, Suite 302, North Riverside, IL 60546, and its successors forever, the sum of $___ (or a percentage of my estate or describe the real or personal property you wish to leave to us) to be used for its general purposes.”

Tax ID: 36-4461669

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In Memory of Someone

To make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone go to the donation page, fill the donation form as you normally would, check the box next to “Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone”, fill in the required information about the person, then click on next to continue to the payment options page. The donation will then be acknowledged and viewed as a memoriam donation.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is this donation tax deductible?

Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in return for this gift. Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois is a registered non-profit organization with Federal Tax ID 36-4461669.

Checks/donations can be made payable to:
Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois
7222 W. Cermak Rd.,
North Riverside, IL 60546

2. Want to make an in-kind donation?

Please contact info@mowfni.org to discuss ways you can make an in-kind donation.

3. Where should checks/donations be sent, and how should they be made payable?

Checks/donations can be made payable to:
Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois
7222 W. Cermak Rd.,
North Riverside, IL 60546

4. How can I give through PayPal?

To give via PayPal, please use this button:

5. How can I volunteer?

To volunteer, please visit our volunteer page to fill out an application.

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6. How do I become a monthly donor?

To become a monthly donor, visit our MONTHLY GIVING CLUB.

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7. How can I update my payment information or change my payment date?

You can do so by connecting the Director of Development to the right.

8. Is your organization on GuideStar?

Yes, our organization is transparent and publicly shares our Annual Reports.

YOU CAN FIND OUR GUIDESTAR PROFILE HERE ›

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In Memory of Someone

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is this donation tax deductible?

2. Want to make an in-kind donation?

3. Where should checks/donations be sent, and how should they be made payable?

4. How can I give through PayPal?

5. How can I volunteer?

6. How do I become a monthly donor?

7. How can I update my payment information or change my payment date?

8. Is your organization on GuideStar?

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