—And It Could Be Doubled!
Did you know your donation to Prairie Food Co-op could go even further? Many companies offer donation matching programs, meaning your generosity could be doubled—or even tripled! Check with your employer to see if they will match your gift and help us reach our goal even faster.
Your generous donation will cover startup expenses to help us open the doors to our bright beautiful store!
To reach our goal, we need some donors to step up with $20,000, $50,000, or even $100,000 or more. But every contribution makes a difference—many hands make light work, and every dollar gets us one step closer to offering local foods in a convenient, one-stop shop.
Tax-Deductible Donations: 2 Options
You can make a tax-deductible donation to Prairie Food Co-op through our fiscal sponsor, Cooperative Development Fund of CDS (Cooperative Development Services).
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Tax-deductible donations to Prairie Food Co-op can be made through our fiscal sponsor, Cooperative Development Fund of CDS. The Fund meets the requirements for a charitable and educational institution as described in Chapter 501(c)3 of the federal tax code and demonstrates compliance by filing annual financial statements (Form 990) with the IRS. The Tax ID of the Cooperative Development Fund of CDS is 39-1540529.
We will forward your check to the Fund. Please make your check out to "Cooperative Development Fund of CDS" and do not use other organizational names such as "CDS" or "Cooperative Development Services."
Donations are not the same as ownership. No item of value (e.g. ownership share, voting rights, owner discount, etc.) will be provided to donors of charitable gifts.
Donations of $200 and above will be recognized in writing by the Cooperative Development Fund. The Fund will send a written letter of acknowledgment; donors will need such letters for their records should they seek to deduct their gift on their tax returns. Donors of less than $200 have other options for supporting their claim of deductibility (typically their cancelled check) and will not receive a letter of acknowledgment.
Donations are immediately deposited and cannot be returned. Donations made to our fiscal agent on our behalf cannot be returned once made. If the board determines the project is no longer feasible, our fiscal agent will use the donated funds to support the wise use of cooperative approaches through education and development.
Use of funds. The mission of the Cooperative Development Fund is to support the wise use of cooperative approaches through education and development. Donations will be used to facilitate the development of our cooperative. Permitted uses include professional fees, supplies, inventory, employee payroll and benefits, building renovations and furnishings, etc., related to project development.
Direct Donation (not tax-deductible)
Direct donations to Prairie Food Co-op are NOT tax deductible.
You can mail direct payment to Prairie Food Co-op at PO Box 83, Lombard, IL 60148
Questions: Please email us at [email protected].