Bill Jacobs Partners

Community Giving Guide

Support the causes you care about through Bill Jacobs Motorsport’s Matching Gifts and Dollars for Doers programs. This guide makes it easier to donate, volunteer, and connect with trusted nonprofit partners in our communities.

Program Highlights

  • Matching Gifts, Bill Jacobs matches personal donations dollar-for-dollar.
  • Dollars for Doers, volunteer hours convert into a $15 grant per hour.
  • Combined annual maximum, up to $200 per employee across both programs.
  • Open to qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including organizations beyond the suggested partners listed here.

Why We Do This

For nearly seventy years, Bill Jacobs Motorsport has served the communities of Naperville, Aurora, Hinsdale, and Chicago. Our community giving programs are designed to amplify the generosity of our team members by supporting both personal giving and volunteer service.

The featured organizations on this page are a suggested starting point, not a complete list. If you already support a qualifying nonprofit that is not listed here, the same programs still apply. If there is a cause you would like to see added, our team welcomes suggestions.

This is a living resource designed to help employees get involved quickly, support meaningful causes, and make a greater impact in the communities we serve.
1:1 Matching Gifts are matched dollar-for-dollar.
$15 Grant amount per volunteer hour through Dollars for Doers.
$200 Combined annual maximum per employee.

Eligible Organizations

Any U.S.-based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in good standing may qualify across healthcare, education, civic, cultural, or environmental causes.

Faith-based organizations may qualify only when the supported program is non-religious, open to all, and does not promote any religion.

Not Eligible

  • Organizations without 501(c)(3) status, except public schools
  • Private foundations
  • Donor-advised funds
  • Religious organizations for sectarian purposes
  • Political organizations
  • Organizations that practice discrimination

Not sure? Contact the program administrator before donating or volunteering.

What Counts

Eligible Gifts

  • Personal donations paid by check or credit card
  • Gifts that have already been paid, not pledged
  • Installments accepted when each meets the $15 minimum on a separate form

Eligible Volunteer Activities

  • Nonprofit board service
  • Committee work
  • Organizing or volunteering at fundraising events
  • Coaching community sports teams such as Little League or YMCA
  • Leading activities like Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts

What Does Not Count

Ineligible Gifts

  • Memberships, dues, subscriptions, or tuition
  • Event tickets
  • In-kind donations
  • Pledges or pooled funds
  • Gifts by spouses
  • Payments covering services

Ineligible Volunteer Activities

  • Faith-based worship activities
  • Political volunteering
  • Participating in walks, runs, or sporting fundraisers, though planning or volunteering at those events is eligible
  • Activities that conflict with job responsibilities
  • Hours not yet completed

How to Submit

  1. Complete the submission form for your donation or volunteer hours.
  2. For volunteer hours, obtain verification from the organization.
  3. Submit electronically to [email protected].
  4. Allow processing according to the program's quarterly schedule.

Suggest a New Partner

Know an organization that would be a great fit for Bill Jacobs Partners? Send the organization name, a brief description of its mission, and why it belongs on this list.

Email your suggestion to [email protected]. Suggestions are reviewed on a rolling basis and this guide may be updated as the list grows.

Questions?

Contact Margaret Johnson at 630-615-5704 or [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to choose one of the featured partners on this page?

No. The listed organizations are a suggested starting point. If you already support another qualifying U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing, the program can still apply.

How much can I receive through Matching Gifts and Dollars for Doers?

Matching Gifts and Dollars for Doers share a combined annual maximum of $200 per employee.

How does Dollars for Doers work?

Dollars for Doers converts volunteer time into a grant at a rate of $15 per hour to the organization you served, subject to the combined annual maximum.

What types of donations are eligible for matching?

Eligible gifts are personal donations paid by check or credit card. Gifts must be paid, not pledged. Installments are accepted when each one meets the $15 minimum on a separate form.

Are event tickets or in-kind donations eligible?

No. Memberships, dues, subscriptions, tuition, event tickets, in-kind donations, pledges, pooled funds, gifts by spouses, and payments covering services are not eligible.

Do volunteer hours need to be completed before I submit them?

Yes. Hours must already be completed, and volunteer submissions require verification from the organization.

Can faith-based organizations qualify?

They may qualify only when the supported program is non-religious, open to all, and does not promote any religion.

Can an organization mention Bill Jacobs Partners in its promotions?

No organization may reference Bill Jacobs Partners in any publication or promotion without prior written consent.

No employee or family member may directly or indirectly benefit from a matching gift or volunteer activity. Participation is voluntary, unpaid, and completed outside working hours. Bill Jacobs reserves the right to verify eligibility and to modify or terminate these programs at any time.

Contact Us


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Naperville, IL 60540
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