Ways to Give
Support Special Olympics Illinois
Your gift to Special Olympics Illinois provides more than opportunities to compete – you’re helping athletes with intellectual disabilities grow as leaders, prioritize their health, and thrive in every aspect of life. Your generosity fuels opportunities that inspire growth, inclusion, and lifelong impact. Together, we can change lives and build a stronger, healthier community for all.
Make a Gift online
When making a gift online, you can choose to make a one-time payment or enroll in our monthly giving program.
Send a Check
Simply make checks out to Special Olympics Illinois and send them to our mailing address.
Mailing Address:
Special Olympics Illinois
605 E. Willow St.
Normal, IL 61761
Matching Gifts
Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees? And that some companies will even match to spouses and retirees?
By simply completing a matching gift form (online or paper), you may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift! Contributions of any amount help us empower athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life.
Use the search field below to see if your employer participates in a matching gift program.
Already have your form? Please mail it to:
Special Olympics Illinois
Attn: Matching Gifts
605 E. Willow St.
Normal, IL 61761
If you do not find your employer listed, please check with your company’s Human Resources department to see if your company offers a matching gift program.
Special Olympics Illinois is a public charity classified as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The tax ID number is 36-2922811.
In-Kind Contributions
Throughout the year, we find ourselves in need of a wide variety of products and services. We are grateful for in-kind support from personal and corporate donors, including, but not limited to:
- Facilities for competitions, meetings, fundraising events, training and more
- Office supplies
- Professional services in a variety of fields
- Raffle items, including dinner gift certificates, electronics, golf outings, sporting goods and memorabilia, tickets to sporting and entertainment events, vacation packages, etc.
Please contact us to discuss our current needs and opportunities to contribute.
Planned Giving
You can create a legacy that celebrates ability, courage, and inclusion. A planned gift to Special Olympics Illinois ensures athletes have opportunities to thrive for generations to come.
To discuss your legacy and the impact you can create, connect with Matt Johnson at mjohnson@soill.org or 309-888-2563.
Donate Your Vehicle
Your car can help drive opportunity and inclusion for Special Olympics Illinois athletes. Car donations support year-round training and competition in 19 Olympic-style sports, leadership development, and health educations for the more than 22,600 individuals, toddlers to adults, with intellectual disabilities in Illinois who we serve. With your help, athletes across the state can experience the pride, joy, and connection that come through sport.
How to Donate Your Car
- Go online or call (888) 828-0022 to fill out the donation form. Provide us with some information about your vehicle and where it will be picked up.
- A towing agent will contact you within two to three business days to arrange a pick up time most convenient for you.
- After your car is sold, you’ll receive an email that includes a tax receipt.
Tribute Park
Special Olympics Illinois Tribute Park was dedicated on June 17, 2005, as a lasting tribute to the enduring spirit of athletes, families, volunteers and donors.
The park serves as a lasting reminder of all those who make the Special Olympics experience a reality. Tribute Park is a great way to honor and recognize loved ones, someone who has inspired you or made a difference in your life, while building a timeless treasure for Special Olympics Illinois. Funds received will sustain the park’s future expenses, as well as support the development of athlete and family experiences at a national and international level.