Donate Today
Your support helps those who need it most in our community.
Donate Today
Your support helps those who need it most in our community.
Ensure No Older Adult Goes Hungry
Support our programs in suburban Cook, Grundy, Kendall, and Will Counties
Over 450,000 seniors in Illinois face food insecurity. Your support helps delay the need for older adults and individuals with disabilities to move into costly long-term care or assisted living facilities. By enrolling in the Meals on Wheels program, they can remain healthier and more independent in the comfort of their own homes.
Mail a Check
Make checks payable to Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois and mail them to:
7222 Cermak Road, Suite 302
North Riverside, IL 60546
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 for Northern Illinois is a registered non-profit organization with Federal Tax ID EIN 36-4394010.
Questions? Contact our main office at (312) 207-5290 or email us at donations@mowfni.org
Corporate Giving
Your company’s support helps fund essential programs that nourish, support, and connect older adults in our communities.
Call (224) 809-7206 or email donations@mowfni.org
How Your Donations Are Used
91%
programs
5%
admin
4%
fundraising
Other Ways to Give
There are many ways to support Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois, from hosting fundraisers to gifting stock. Every contribution helps us provide meals and resources to older adults and individuals with disabilities, empowering them to lead active and healthy lives.
Fundraising
You are our greatest advocate! Hosting a fundraiser not only supports our mission but also raises awareness among those who may not yet know about our work. There are many creative ways to get involved.
Start a Facebook Fundraiser
Give in Honor or Memory of Someone Special
Organize Your Own Unique Fundraiser
Fundraising
You are our greatest advocate! Hosting a fundraiser not only supports our mission but also raises awareness among those who may not yet know about our work. There are many creative ways to get involved.
Start a Facebook Fundraiser
Give in Honor or Memory of Someone Special
Organize Your Own Unique Fundraiser
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer Corporate Matching Gift Programs, doubling the impact of your donation or volunteer time with a corporate contribution. Check with your employer to see if they provide this opportunity to increase the value of your support to Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer Corporate Matching Gift Programs, doubling the impact of your donation or volunteer time with a corporate contribution. Check with your employer to see if they provide this opportunity to increase the value of your support.
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.
Please use the following information:
Federal Tax ID:
Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois
Tax ID 36-4394010
Mailing Address:
Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois
7222 W. Cermak Road, Suite 302
North Riverside, IL 60546
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.
Please use the following information:
Federal Tax ID:
Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois
Tax ID 36-4461669
Mailing Address:
Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois
7222 W. Cermak Road, Suite 302
North Riverside, IL 60546
Gift of Stock
Donating stock to Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois is a tax-smart way to give. By contributing appreciated stocks, you may avoid capital gains taxes while also qualifying for a charitable deduction.
Stock/DTC information:
DTC Code: DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40 Tax ID #: 31-1640316
Account Number: 6195-9729
Account Name: Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois
EIN: 36-4394010
Receiving Institution: Charles Schwab
Gift of Stock
Donating stock to Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois is a tax-smart way to give. By contributing appreciated stocks, you may avoid capital gains taxes while also qualifying for a charitable deduction.
Stock/DTC information:
DTC Code: DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40 Tax ID #: 31-1640316
Account Number: 6195-9729
Account Name: Meals on Wheels for 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 for 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 in Illinois.
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 for 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.
Gifts in Honor or Memory of Someone Special
Many people have a personal connection to Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois—whether through a loved one who received meals, volunteered, or shares a passion for ending older adult hunger. You can honor or remember someone special by making a donation in their name.
To give in honor of someone, visit the donation form, check the box for “Dedicate my donation in honor of someone,” and enter their details. You can also send an
e-card to notify them of your thoughtful gift.
To give in memory of someone , check the box for “Dedicate my donation in memory of someone,” and provide their information.
Gifts in Honor or Memory of Someone Special
Many people have a personal connection to Meals on Wheels—whether through a loved one who received meals, volunteered, or shares a passion for ending senior hunger. You can honor or remember someone special by making a donation in their name.
To give in honor of someone, visit the donation page, check the box for “Dedicate my donation in honor of someone,” and enter their details. You can also send an
e-card to notify them of your thoughtful gift.
To give in memory of someone , check the box for “Dedicate my donation in memory of someone,” and provide their information.
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. Bequests are most commonly made through a will or trust.
Once you’ve decided to make a bequest to Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois, the following language and legal address may be helpful to your attorney:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Meals on Wheels for 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: 36-4394010
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. Bequests are most commonly made through a will or trust.
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 For 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
Donate Your Vehicle
Have a vehicle that you want to get rid of? Donate it to MOWFNI and we will pick it up for free! Learn more by calling 844-583-8227, or by visiting our vehicle donation page.
Fundraising
You are our greatest advocate! Hosting a fundraiser not only supports our mission but also raises awareness among those who may not yet know about our work. There are many creative ways to get involved.
Start a Facebook Fundraiser
Give in Honor or Memory of Someone Special
Organize Your Own Unique Fundraiser
Want to Make an In-Kind Donation?
We greatly appreciate in-kind donations, which help us continue our mission. Please reach out to us at donations@mowfni.org to explore the various ways you can contribute goods or services that will directly support our programs.
Is Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois on GuideStar?
Yes, we are committed to transparency and publicly share our Annual Reports for your review.