The Humane Society of Central Illinois is a local, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies solely on individual donors, businesses, and community support. We do not receive funding from any government agency or federal organization. When you give, you’re providing direct, lifesaving support for animals in need right here in Central Illinois.

Your money is in good hands

We know you have choices. Here’s why donors trust HSCI with theirs.

86¢
of every dollar goes directly to programs and animal care
Charity Navigator, program expense ratio
3 / 4
stars on Charity Navigator for accountability and finance
charitynavigator.org
94%
of Facebook reviewers recommend HSCI
360 reviews, Facebook
HSCI doesn’t receive federal, state, or local tax dollars. Every dollar we spend comes from donors, adopters, and community supporters like you.
Fully independent board
All eight board members meet independence criteria. No insider control, no conflicts of interest on record.
Best Friends Animal Society partner
HSCI is a verified partner of Best Friends Animal Society, the largest lifesaving animal welfare network in the country.
Serving Central Illinois since 1984
We’re not a national chain or a pass-through org. We’re local, we’re accountable to this community, and we’ve been here for over 40 years.

General Fund

Piggy Bank

Make a one-time or recurring donation to contribute where the need is highest – any amount helps!

HSCI Heroes

Be a Hero for our shelter with a recurring monthly donation and get benefits!

ASAP Fund

Paw in hands

Help provide emergency, extraordinary medical, or spay and neuter services for HSCI pets

Memorial & Honorarium Fund

Paw in heart

Donate to HSCI in honor of, or in memory of, a pet or loved one

 

Pet Sponsorship

DogCat

Provide food, care, and housing for a specific pet while they wait for their loving forever home

PAWtner Program

Heart in hand

Find out how you can become a HSCI Business Partner and the benefits for each level of partnership

What's on our Wish Lists?

Memorial Donation

Donate needed items on our wish list directly or through our Amazon or Chewy wish lists!

Boost your contribution with an employer match! 

Does your employer have a donation matching program?  If so, you can spread more love with your contribution.  Here is one local employer who offers a matching program:

COUNTRY® Financial Donation Match

COUNTRY Financial employees (financial reps and agents are not eligible), along with employees of the Illinois Farm Bureau and IAA Credit Union, have access to a Donation Match Program.

  • Up to $500 per employee, per year, can be matched when a personal donation is made to an eligible nonprofit organization. Employees can visit their internal benefits page and search “giving” to find more details (including how to fill out the request form).
  • If you have specific questions, you can send a note to COUNTRY Financial Donation Match Program 

Leaving a Legacy

Some of our donors wish to include the HSCI as part of their estate plan.  If you’re interested in continuing to support the pets at the HSCI through your estate, please contact us to ask for information about the options available to you.  We can provide general guidance and assistance with respect to the proper language to use when naming the shelter in your estate plan or retirement account as you consult an attorney or a tax professional when creating or amending your estate plan to ensure that your estate planning documents meet all the necessary requirements.

Thank you for your generous support!