Illinois Department of Revenue                                                                          

      2023 Schedule G IL-1040 Instructions
 
                                            General Information

What is the purpose of Schedule G?                                        g   100 Club of Illinois Fund - Your contribution supports the 100 
Schedule G, Voluntary Charitable Donations, allows you to figure            Club of Illinois charity, created by Public Act 102-1060, to provide 
the amount of donations that you wish to make to one or more of the         resources to the families of first responders killed in the line of 
eligible funds. You may contribute any whole-dollar amount of $1 or         duty and active duty first responders.
more. 
                                                                          Specific Instructions
Once you designate the funds to which you wish to contribute and 
                                                                          Line 1a-1g - Enter the amount you wish to donate to each of the 
the amount of your contribution, you may not file an amended 
                                                                          following voluntary charitable donation funds. You may contribute any 
return to make changes to the designated funds or the contribution 
                                                                          whole-dollar amount of $1 or more. 
amounts.
                                                                          Line 2 - Enter the total of the sum of Lines 1a through 1g. This is 
What are the qualified contribution funds?                                your total contribution amount to enter on Form IL-1040, Line 34.
a  Wildlife Preservation Fund - Help ensure the survival of native 
 plants and animals with your contribution. Conservation of wildlife      What if I need additional assistance or forms?
 and their habitats is an ever-growing challenge. Your donation           •    Visit our website at tax.illinois.gov for assistance, forms or 
 will pay for “on-the-ground” projects to restore habitat, conduct          schedules. 
 needed research on rare and endangered species, rehabilitate 
 injured wildlife, and educate Illinoisans about the value of our         •    Write us at Illinois Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 19001,  
 native wildlife. Please visit the Illinois Department of Natural           Springfield, Illinois 62794-9001. 
 Resources (IDNR) Facebook page or the IDNR website at                    •    Call 1 800 732-8866 or 217 782-3336 (TTY at 1 800 544-5304). 
 www.dnr.illinois.gov for more information.                               •   Visit a taxpayer assistance office - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.    
                                                                            (Springfield office) and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (all other offices),  
b  Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund -                   Monday through Friday.
 An estimated 220,000 Illinois residents suffer from Alzheimer’s 
 disease. Grants from this fund will help support important 
 research to find a cure, care and treatment for this progressive 
 and fatal brain disorder, which is the sixth leading cause of death 
 in Illinois for people 65 and older.
c  Assistance to the Homeless Fund -   Your contribution supports 
 local agencies that provide shelter, meals, and services needed 
 by homeless families and individuals. The assistance given 
 by the local not-for-profit organizations enables homeless 
 people to regain residence in the community and maintain their 
 independence.
d   Diabetes Research Fund - Approximately 1 million Illinois 
 residents have been diagnosed with diabetes, and another 
 500,000 residents are not aware they have the disease.  
 Diabetes can cause serious health complications, including 
 heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure, and is the seventh 
 leading cause of death.  Contributions will be used to support 
 research on the detection, prevention, screening, management, 
 and treatment of diabetes. One-half the funds will be dedicated to 
 juvenile diabetes research efforts.
e   Hunger Relief Fund - Your contribution supports grants to food 
 banks and hunger relief programs for the purpose of purchasing 
 food and related supplies. These programs include food pantries, 
 hunger relief centers, and other food or feeding centers that, as 
 an integral part of their normal activities, provide meals or food to 
 feed needy persons on a regular basis.
f   Ronald McDonald House Charities Fund - Your contribution 
 supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities in creating, 
 finding, and supporting programs that directly improve the 
 health and well-being of children and their families by helping all 
 children have access to medical care and providing support and 
 active involvement for their families.

IL-1040 Schedule G Instructions (R-12/23)
Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. Electronic only, one copy.