GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Alternate Gift-
Giving Opportunities

ABOUT OUR DONATIONS

Think out of the (tzedakah) box

Your nontraditional gift goes a long way toward preserving our cherished Jewish traditions. For more information about how you can give beyond traditional dollar donations, call (224) 251-8063 to speak to our Executive 
Director Max Dayan.
ALTERNATE GIFT GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Life Insurance Gifts

You can carry your impact beyond this life by designating the Kehillah Fund as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy.

Volunteer Grant Programs

Do you volunteer for the Kehillah Fund? Your employer might be willing to donate to us through a volunteer grant program. Find out if your company participates in a program like this by searching their name below. Alternatively, you can send your company’s name to us at admin@kehillahfund.org and we’ll get back to you with answers.

Make a One-Time Gift

Every donation makes a difference. Give in the way that works best for you: through a secure online form, over the phone, or by mailing your check to Kehillah Fund, 5215 Old, Orchard Road, Suite 450, Skokie, IL 60077.
Give onlineGive over the phone

Declaration of Intent

If you’re thinking of making Jewish continuity a part of your legacy through planned giving to the Kehillah Fund, 
please consider filling out a Declaration of Intent (DOI). This simple document helps both you and the Kehillah 
Fund plan ahead and allows us to more faithfully honor your wishes. It is not a legally binding commitment, and your answers will be kept confidential.
Download a DOI
HONOR A LOVED ONE

Sponsoring a Day of Learning is a beautiful way to:

Commemorate a yahrzeit (anniversary of passing), honor a parent, teacher or leader, add significance to a simcha (joyous occasion) or accrue merits for a loved one’s refuah (healing).

You can sponsor a Day of Learning at all our partner schools for just $360. For more information, contact Executive Director Max Dayan at (224) 251-8063, or email admin@kehillahfund.org. Your generous gift will be recognized by a personalized certificate and a community-wide email.

EMPLOYER MATCHING

Frequenty Asked Questions

How do I request a matching gift?

Requesting a matching gift is typically a five-minute process. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.

The standard process works like this:

1. Donate: Make your donation and save your tax receipt. Many matching programs will allow you to request a corporate match up to one year after your donation.

2. Search: Using the search bar on this page, find out if your company offers a matching gift program and review the guidelines. No results? Contact your HR department directly to ask if they offer a matching gift program.

3. Match: There are two common ways to submit the matching gift request: electronically or on paper. Either click on your company’s link in the search results above to log in and submit your request, or download your company’s matching gift form using the link in the search results, print it, complete it and send it to us.

We will take care of the rest!

I made a donation a few months ago. Can I still apply for a matching gift?

Requesting a matching gift is typically a five-minute process. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.

The standard process works like this:

1. Donate: Make your donation and save your tax receipt. Many matching programs will allow you to request a corporate match up to one year after your donation.

2. Search: Using the search bar on this page, find out if your company offers a matching gift program and review the guidelines. No results? Contact your HR department directly to ask if they offer a matching gift program.

3. Match: There are two common ways to submit the matching gift request: electronically or on paper. Either click on your company’s link in the search results above to log in and submit your request, or download your company’s matching gift form using the link in the search results, print it, complete it and send it to us.

We will take care of the rest!

What are volunteer grant programs?

Requesting a matching gift is typically a five-minute process. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.

The standard process works like this:

1. Donate: Make your donation and save your tax receipt. Many matching programs will allow you to request a corporate match up to one year after your donation.

2. Search: Using the search bar on this page, find out if your company offers a matching gift program and review the guidelines. No results? Contact your HR department directly to ask if they offer a matching gift program.

3. Match: There are two common ways to submit the matching gift request: electronically or on paper. Either click on your company’s link in the search results above to log in and submit your request, or download your company’s matching gift form using the link in the search results, print it, complete it and send it to us.

We will take care of the rest!

I didn’t find my company on the search page. Now what?

Requesting a matching gift is typically a five-minute process. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.

The standard process works like this:

1. Donate: Make your donation and save your tax receipt. Many matching programs will allow you to request a corporate match up to one year after your donation.

2. Search: Using the search bar on this page, find out if your company offers a matching gift program and review the guidelines. No results? Contact your HR department directly to ask if they offer a matching gift program.

3. Match: There are two common ways to submit the matching gift request: electronically or on paper. Either click on your company’s link in the search results above to log in and submit your request, or download your company’s matching gift form using the link in the search results, print it, complete it and send it to us.

We will take care of the rest!

Can my company’s matching gift be applied to a fundraiser or event?

Requesting a matching gift is typically a five-minute process. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.

The standard process works like this:

1. Donate: Make your donation and save your tax receipt. Many matching programs will allow you to request a corporate match up to one year after your donation.

2. Search: Using the search bar on this page, find out if your company offers a matching gift program and review the guidelines. No results? Contact your HR department directly to ask if they offer a matching gift program.

3. Match: There are two common ways to submit the matching gift request: electronically or on paper. Either click on your company’s link in the search results above to log in and submit your request, or download your company’s matching gift form using the link in the search results, print it, complete it and send it to us.

We will take care of the rest!

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