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Community organizations, schools, local governments, and other partners can use the content on this page in newsletters, websites, and other communications. Explore ready-to-share information about Illinois Treasurer programs and resources that may benefit the people you serve.
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Residents and families
Could you have money waiting in I-CASH?
Did you know that the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office holds unclaimed money and property until it can be returned to its rightful owners? It takes only a few minutes to search for yourself, your family, or your organization. Search for unclaimed property through I-CASH.
Available art: I-CASH logo.
Received a check from the Illinois State Treasurer? It may be real
If you received an unexpected unclaimed property check from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, it may be from Enhanced Money Match. This program verifies ownership of certain unclaimed funds and mails checks directly to eligible owners. Unsure about a letter or check you may have received? Verify it by calling the Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division at 217-785-6998. Learn how Enhanced Money Match works and how to verify your check.
Available video: Treasurer Frerichs Explains Enhanced Money Match | Art: ICash Money Match Logo
IL ABLE helps you save and invest for disability related expenses.
Living with a disability can mean paying for things such as housing, accessible devices, transportation, health care, and everyday living costs. IL ABLE is available to eligible individuals with disabilities who developed their disability before age 46. As of March 31, 2026, nearly 9,000 IL ABLE accounts had been opened, helping people set money aside for their needs and greater independence. Illinois residents who contribute to an IL ABLE Account may also be eligible for certain Illinois tax benefits. Working with a financial planner? You can still use an IL ABLE Account as part of your financial plan. Get started with an IL ABLE Account.
Available video: Testimonial of an ABLE saver | Art: IL ABLE logo
My Illinois Savings for workers
Want an easy way to save for retirement? My Illinois Savings lets eligible Illinois workers save through payroll deductions, and the account stays with you when you change jobs. You can choose how much to save, change your investment option, or opt out. Self-employed individuals can also sign up on their own. Explore My Illinois Savings for savers.
Available video: My Illinois Savings Small Business Owner Video | Art: My Illinois Savings logo.
Start saving for education with an Illinois 529 plan
Illinois 529 accounts can help families save and invest for college, trade school, apprenticeships, and other eligible education costs. Explore Bright Start 529, which families can manage themselves, and Bright Directions 529, which is offered through financial advisors. Compare Illinois college savings options.
Available video: Compound Interest in College Savings (YouTube Short) | Art: Illinois 529 Logo
More affordable student loan options for eligible Illinois students
The Illinois Student Empowerment Fund supports private student loan options for eligible Illinois students and families. Review the participating loan programs and compare costs before borrowing. Learn about the Student Empowerment Fund.
Available video: Student Empowerment Fund video or Art Treasurer’s Office seal
Fallen Heroes scholarships honor families who served
The Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund offers college savings scholarships for eligible children of Illinois service members and first responders who died in the line of duty. Families can review the requirements and request an application from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Learn about Fallen Heroes scholarships.
Available video: Fallen Heroes video | Art Treasurer’s Office seal
Free money lessons for every stage of life
From teaching children about saving to planning for retirement, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office offers free financial education resources for students, families, educators, and adults. Find tools that fit your goals and share them with your community. Browse financial literacy resources.
Available video: Possibilities explained through the game of Life (YouTube Short) |
Try the free Illinois Financial Wellness Hub
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub, also called the FinWell Hub, offers free articles, tools, calculators, and self-paced courses on saving, debt, retirement, and more. Create an account to explore resources tailored to your goals. Get started with the FinWell Hub.
Available video: Illinois Financial Wellness Hub Video | Art: Illinois Financial Wellness Hub logo.
Plan how to save and pay for education
Paying for education starts with understanding your options. The Treasurer’s Office brings together resources on college savings, financial aid, education costs, and student borrowing to help families plan ahead. Explore saving and paying for education.
Finally Home helps expand access to mortgages
The Finally Home program works with participating lenders to help eligible Illinois households access home loans. If you are exploring homeownership, learn how the mortgage loan guarantee program works and how to connect with a lender. Learn about Finally Home.
Available art: Finally Home logo.
Celebrate Illinois leaders and communities
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office celebrates heritage and history months by recognizing people whose service and achievements strengthen communities across the state. Meet the honorees and explore stories from these events. Explore heritage month celebrations.
Available art: Event photos and videos on the heritage celebrations page.
Help return a Purple Heart medal to its family
Through Operation Purple Heart, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office works to return unclaimed Purple Heart medals to the service members and families who should have them. Learn about the program and how to help reconnect a medal with its rightful owner. Explore Operation Purple Heart.
Available art: Purple Heart newsletter image and Operation Purple Heart media.
Find Illinois estate tax payment information
The Treasurer’s Office provides payment forms and instructions for Illinois estate and generation-skipping taxes, along with information about requesting a refund. Share this resource with estate professionals and families who need it. View estate tax payment information.
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Nonprofits, schools and community organizations
Grant opportunities for small Illinois nonprofits
The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund supports eligible small nonprofits that serve Illinois communities. Organizations can review current grant priorities, eligibility, and application information through the Treasurer’s Office. Our spring grant period will be open January 1 – March 31, 2027. Explore Charitable Trust grants.
Available art: Treasurer’s Office seal.
Money-minded financial literacy for grade school teachers
Money Minded from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office offers classroom resources organized by grade level. Depending on the lesson, students may explore a question through short readings, videos, or hands-on activities. These materials help students research, think critically, and build their understanding of money. Explore activities by grade level.
Available art: Money Minded logo.
Financial literacy ideas for libraries
Libraries can help patrons of all ages build money skills. The Treasurer’s Office offers ideas for book displays, children’s activities, and community learning, along with free online financial education tools. Explore financial literacy activities for libraries.
Available art: Treasurer’s Office seal and logos.
High School Students: put your money skills to the test
The Illinois Personal Finance Challenge gives high school students a chance to apply what they know about saving, spending, and financial decisions. Educators can find information about the competition and other classroom resources through the Treasurer’s Office. Illinois teachers, register on the Personal Finance Challenge website during the January-February enrollment period.
Available Video: Students Battle for Bright Start Scholarships | Art: Photo of students at the challenge.
Kids, put your photography skills to the test
Have a young photographer in your family? The Illinois State Treasurer’s Cream of the Crop Photo Contest invites Illinois students ages 8 to 18 to capture the people, places and scenes that make our state’s agriculture special. From farms and livestock to farmers’ markets and rural landscapes, there is plenty to photograph. Encourage your child to explore their community and enter an original photo when the next contest opens. Winners in three age groups receive Bright Start 529 college savings scholarships. See the contest rules and how to enter.
Available Video: Cream of the Crop Photo Winners at State Fair | Art: Sample Cream of the Crop Poster.
Farmers, businesses, and lenders
My Illinois Savings for small businesses
Looking for a way to help your employees save for retirement? My Illinois Savings offers a straightforward option for Illinois small businesses that do not offer a qualified retirement plan. Employers facilitate payroll deductions, with no program fees or required employer contributions. Learn how the program works and whether or not your business is required to participate. Explore My Illinois Savings for employers.
Available art: My Illinois Savings logo and employer videos.
Ag Invest helps with seasonal farm operating costs
For 44 years, Ag Invest from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has helped Illinois farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural professionals access affordable financing through participating banks and financial institutions. See a list of participating lenders.
- Ag Invest Agricultural Operating Loans can help eligible Illinois businesses finance expenses such as seed, fertilizer, payroll, and transportation through participating lenders. Explore Ag Invest operating loans.
- Ag Invest Long-Term Agriculture Loans provides a way for Illinois farmers to finance equipment, land, buildings, and other major investments through participating lenders. Explore Ag Invest long-term loans.
Community Uplift supports small-business lending
Business Invest Community Uplift Program (CUP) provides lower-cost state deposits to qualified financial institutions, helping them expand lending to small businesses in designated Illinois communities. Learn about Community Uplift.
Available art: Invest in Illinois logo.
SCALE UP helps construction contractors access capital
Business Invest SCALE UP works with participating financial institutions to improve access to financing for small and diverse Illinois construction contractors. Explore the SCALE UP program.
Available art: Invest in Illinois logo.
Helping small businesses qualify for financing
The Business Loan Guarantee Program partners with participating financial institutions to support loans for eligible Illinois small businesses, focusing on communities with limited access to capital. Learn about the Business Loan Guarantee Program.
Available art: Invest in Illinois logo.
Images, logos, and videos to share
- Newsletter and Facebook visuals include graphics for I-CASH, college savings and Operation Purple Heart.
- Instagram and community newsletter visuals include additional formats.
- Program Logo Library includes approved files for many office programs and the office seal.
- Media Video Library offers videos that can be shared by embedding them in newsletters or by sharing them to your social channels.
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