Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Programs

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office offers programs that help individuals, families, public agencies, nonprofits, and communities build a stronger financial future. From saving for college, retirement, and disability-related expenses to returning unclaimed property, supporting local investment, and honoring Illinois veterans and service members, these programs put public resources to work for the people of Illinois.

Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund

Provides small grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations that strengthen communities and serve residents in need.

Apply for Charitable Trust grants

ePAY

A secure payment processing program that helps government agencies and qualified public entities accept online and in-person payments.

Explore ePAY payment processing services

Fallen Heroes

A scholarship program that honors Illinois emergency responders who gave their lives in service to our country and helps preserve their legacy for future generations through education.

Learn about the Fallen Heroes scholarship

Finally Home

An assistance program that helps Illinois residents overcome barriers to homeownership by helping lenders with guaranteed loans.

Get help with homeownership loans through Finally Home

Financial Wellness Hub

Free financial education tools and resources to help Illinois residents build money skills, plan ahead, and make informed financial decisions.

Access free financial education resources

FIRST Fund

A first-of-its-kind infrastructure and real estate investment program that puts public dollars to work in Illinois communities.

Learn how FIRST Fund invests in Illinois infrastructure

iCASH Unclaimed Property

Search the State Treasurer’s unclaimed property database to see if money or property is waiting to be returned to you. One in four people who search discover unclaimed property.

Search for unclaimed property with I-CASH

Illinois 529

Illinois’ two top-rated college savings plans help families prepare for rising education costs with flexible, tax-advantaged savings options. Plus, the First Steps seed deposit gets you started.

Start saving for college with Illinois 529 plans

Illinois ABLE

A savings and investment program that helps people with disabilities and their families save for qualified expenses while protecting important benefits.

Open an Illinois ABLE savings account

Illinois Funds

A local government investment pool that helps public agencies safely invest funds while maintaining access to their money.

Learn about investment options for public agencies

Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund

An investment program that helps drive the future of Illinois by supporting technology, innovation, and business growth across the state.

See how ILGIF supports Illinois innovation

Invest in Illinois

A suite of programs that puts state funds to work in Illinois communities by supporting farmers, small businesses, financial institutions, and local economic development.

Explore investment programs for Illinois communities

My Illinois Savings

An easy way for Illinois workers to save for retirement through a simple, portable retirement savings account.

Start saving for retirement with My Illinois Savings

Operation Purple Heart

A program that honors Illinois veterans by returning Purple Heart medals awarded for their courage, sacrifice, and service to our country.

Learn about Operation Purple Heart

Student Empowerment Fund

A program designed to help reduce student debt and expand access to education and career opportunities through low-cost loans.

Learn how the Student Empowerment Fund reduces student debt