You Can Help Us Reach Our Goal!

Written By David E. Smith | 12.30.25

We are happy to report that we have now raised a little more than 80 percent of our goal. With less than 24 hours remaining to realize the full potential of the $150,000 Matching Challenge, we hope and pray we can put it over the top before midnight on Wednesday!

Can you help us reach our goal? No gift is too small!

If you haven’t made your tax-deductible, end-of-year donation to the only full-time pro-family group in Illinois, there’s still time!

As we turn our eyes toward the year ahead, we know the battles before us will only intensify. And with those battles come real-world needs—especially the need for faithful financial partners.

In 2026, Illinois Family Institute will be laser-focused on equipping Christians to engage wisely and boldly in the public square. That includes producing and distributing the IFI Voter Guide for both the primary and general elections and expanding our biblical-worldview training so believers can stand firm as we work to protect children, strengthen families, and defend God’s design for society here in Illinois.

None of this happens without resources. IFI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which means we do not receive government funding—we rely entirely on the generosity of friends who share our commitment to advancing biblical truth in public policy. Your support is not optional to this mission; it is essential.

Would you prayerfully consider making a generous, tax-deductible contribution so we can continue defending faith, family, and freedom in 2026?

DONATE ONLINE or call the IFI office at (708) 781-9328.

Thank you for your support! We look forward to partnering with you in 2026 to speak and act courageously for the beliefs and values we share.

May God bless you and your family!

Sincerely,

David E. Smith
Executive Director

P.S. Help us reach our goal of raising a total of $150,000 by the end of the month. All donations will be doubled! Donate today! To make a credit card donation over the phone, call the IFI office at (708) 781-9328. You can also send a gift to P.O. Box 876, Tinley Park, IL 60417.

David E. Smith

Dave Smith is the executive director of Illinois Family Institute (501c3) and Illinois Family Action (501c4). Follow Dave on X: @ProFamilyIL David has almost 35 years of experience in public policy and grass-roots activism that includes countless interviews for numerous radio, television, cable programs and newspaper articles on topics such as the sanctity of life, natural marriage, broadcast decency, sex education, marijuana, gambling, abortion, homosexuality, tax policy, drug decriminalization and pornography. He and his wife of 30 years are blessed to be the parents of eight children, whom they homeschool. They strongly believe that their first duty before God is...

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