Donate to Habitat for Humanity

As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is responsible for selecting partner families, purchasing properties, and funding build projects. Funding comes from various sources, including but not limited to monetary donations from corporations and individuals, the sale of building material donated to ReStore, and from the mortgage payments of partner families. However, there are other ways to donate. If you would like to support our mission, explore both traditional and less well known options listed below.

Monetary Gifts

Your financial support keeps us building affordable homes. There are many ways to contribute your monetary gift to Habitat.

Building Materials

The generous contribution of materials and professional services allows Habitat to stretch each dollar further and build more homes. Find the donation that interests you.

Cars for Homes

When you donate a car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicle to Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program, you help people in your community build a house and the hope of a better life!

Corporate Sponsorships

Habitat partners with companies of all sizes. Make a meaningful impact on our community while showing your employees and the community your company values.

For details on contributions, call the office at 847-836-1432 or email Susan Fritz, Director of Development, at susan.fritz@habitatnfv.org.

If your wish to donate items to the ReStore, please go here.

Monetary Gifts

It’s easy, quick, and safe to support the home-building, hope-building work of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. To donate, please click here.

Matching Gifts

Ever wish you could multiply your gift to Habitat for Humanity? Here’s a way — employer matching contributions. Thousands of companies have Matching Gift programs which double, or even triple individual, tax-deductible contributions made by their employees. Check with your employer to determine if they offer a matching gifts program.

Planned Giving

Planned gifts may qualify for significant tax deductions. Giving options include bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. To find out how you can financially contribute to Habitat for Humanity and provide a lasting legacy, call 800-643-7845 ext.16.

Gift of Stocks or Bonds

A charitable gift of stocks or bonds provides an opportunity for tax savings while generously sharing with others. A gift of stock owned for more than one year entitles you to a charitable deduction for the full market value at the time the gift is made. If the stock has appreciated, you also avoid a capital gains tax on the appreciation. In addition to helping Habitat, you may diversify away from low-basis, long-term holdings into other assets that will better suit your current needs. If you would like to discuss a gift of stocks or bonds, please call 800-643-7845 ext.16.

Building Materials

Whether you have overstock, surplus, or discontinued product lines or display materials, or are involved in remodeling projects where reusable materials are being replaced with new product, we may want it. Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)3 charity, so donations are tax deductible.

We ask for your cooperation in donating only materials that are truly reusable. Please understand that if we feel that we cannot sell an item, we reserve the right to decline the donation, so that ReStore profits are used to build homes and not pay for disposal fees.

Click here for a list of what we can and cannot accept.

Our list changes, depending on current inventory and sales.

Cars for Homes

Donate a vehicle to Cars for Homes, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley’s car donation program, to help support local families.

Your car donation is one more way that you can support our work in Elgin, Arlington Heights, and nearby areas. When you donate to Habitat for Humanity NFV we make it quick and easy. Your donation may also be a tax deduction.

We accept cars, trucks, RV’s, vans, SUV’s, boats and motorcycles whether they are running or not. Towing is free!

Donate Your Car

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I donate my car to Habitat for Humanity NFV?

All net proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will support Habitat for Humanity and help local families here in our communities
Your vehicle donation may qualify for a tax deduction
It’s fast and easy. Learn more about how vehicle donations work

How do I donate my car in Illinois?

You can donate your car in 3 easy steps:

Start your donation online by navigating to our donation wizard, or call our hotline: 877-277-4344
Our team will ask about your vehicle, including the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN) and current mileage.
When your vehicle is accepted, schedule a day and time for us to pick it up.

What types of vehicles can I donate to Habitat for Humanity?

Habitat for Humanity accepts all kinds of vehicles including cars, trucks, SUV’s, RV’s, motorcycles, boats, planes, snowmobiles, farm equipment and more. If you have any questions, feel free to call our team at 877-277-4344.

Can I donate a vehicle that does not run?

Absolutely! Your vehicle does not need to be running in order to donate it. But, it does need to have all tires inflated.

How much of a tax write-off do I get for donating my car?

When you vehicle is sold, that will determine the value. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may be eligible to deduct the full selling price. If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you can deduct the “fair market value” of your vehicle, up to $500. We recommend that you talk to your tax advisor to determine your personal tax deduction situation.

What paperwork do I need to donate my car in Illinois?

Donation in Illinois will require a Certificate of Title in order to donate your car.
To complete your car donation, transfer your title by entering the name of the agency that processes our car donations, ADVANCED REMARKETING SERVICES in the buyer/purchaser field. Then, PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.

Donate Your Car

Top Rated Vehicle Donation Program by Forbes Advisor!

We’re proud that Forbes Advisor listed Habitat for Humanity as one of the best vehicle donation programs! The list was based on the efficiency and impact of our vehicle donation program. This means each dollar from your vehicle donation will make an even greater impact right here in our community!

Corporate Sponsorship

Sponsorships provide a way for businesses or individuals to identify themselves with Habitat for Humanity’s name and logo, to participate as active partners in our mission, and to be publicly recognized for their efforts. Corporate sponsor designation is reserved for those businesses that contribute funding, building materials, and/or volunteer hours.

Sponsorship can be a strategy for businesses to:

Broaden their positive public image
Maintain a strong employee environment
Foster customer loyalty
Give back to the community

Corporate involvement is defined in an agreement of understanding engaging the sponsor and Habitat to partner on projects mutually deemed appropriate. Businesses contribute funds and mobilize volunteers. Habitat selects the site and the family, plans the project–including the budget and schedule–purchases materials, and supervises construction,

Corporations can sponsor an entire house or a single build day. For information on sponsorship options, please contact Alexandra Cerda at 847-836-1432 x109.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Legacy Builder

$75,000+ Donation

Full Home Sponsorship
On-Site Event
Press Release
Exact Number of Build Days Are Negotiated
Framed House Photo

Company Name on Site Signage
Logo on Habitat Website
Recognition in Our eNewsletter
Social Media Post
Name in Dedication Program
T-shirt for Each On-Site Volunteer

Master Builder

$50,000-74,999 Donation

Exact Number of Build Days Negotiated
Framed House Photo
Company Name on Site Signage
Logo on Habitat Website

Recognition in Our eNewsletter
Social Media Post
Name in Dedication Program
T-shirt for Each On-Site Volunteer

Builder

$25,000-49,999 Donation

10-20 Build Days
(one for each multiple of $2500)
Company Name on Site Signage
Logo on Habitat Website

Recognition in Our eNewsletter
Social Media Post
Name in Dedication Program
T-shirt for Each On-Site Volunteer

Craftsman

$12,000-24,999 Donation

5-10 Build Days
(one for each multiple of $2500)
Logo on Habitat Website
Recognition in Our eNewsletter

Social Media Post
Name in Dedication Program
T-shirt for Each On-Site Volunteer

Journeyman

$2,500-11,999 Donation

1-5 Build Days
(one for each multiple of $2500)
Recognition in Our eNewsletter

Social Media Post
Name in Dedication Program
T-shirt for Each On-Site Volunteer

* Build Days

A corporate build day is a great team building opportunity and, of course, a significant contribution to Habitat for Humanity. A build day crew consists of 10 to 12 corporate volunteers, 2 to 4 volunteer Crew Leaders, and a staffed Project Director. No specific skills are required, just a willingness to learn and work hard to accomplish the day’s construction goals. Each site has an experienced Project Director to provide all on-the-job training.

Corporations have the option to host a corporate build day for each multiple of $2,500 contributed up to 10. The donation pays for the costs of that day’s construction materials. After 10 days/$25,000, the number of build days and donation amount can be negotiated.

For more information on Corporate Sponsorship and/or hosting a build day, please contact Alexandra Cerda, Community Partnerships Manager, at alexandra.cerda@habitatnfv.org.